Walking in the Isles of Scilly: 11 walks and 4 boat trips exploring the best of the islands (British Walking)

Walking in the Isles of Scilly: 11 walks and 4 boat trips exploring the best of the islands (British Walking)
by: Paddy Dillon (Author)
Publisher:Cicerone Press
Publication Date: 15 April 2021
Language:English
Print Length:96 pages
ISBN-10:1786311046
ISBN-13:9781786311047
Book Description
A guidebook to 11 easy walks and 4 boat trips on the Scilly Isles. With their mild climate and relaxing atmosphere, the Scilly Isles at the south-western edge of Britain make an ideal destination for a retreat. The walks are low-level and suitable for all abilities. The walks are between 1.5 and 10 miles long (2.5km and 16km), and explore the larger islands including Tresco, St Martin’s, St Mary’s, St Agnes and Bryher as well as smaller islands in the archipelago Alongside the walks are 4 boat trips which explore Annet and the Western Rocks, the Norrard Rocks, St Helens and Tean as well as the Eastern Isles All routes are illustrated with OS mapping and contain lots of background information on the history, geology and ecology of the Scilly Isles There is also practical information on public transport services and accommodation GPX files are available for download
About the Author
About the Author Paddy Dillon is a prolific walker and guidebook writer, with 100 guidebooks to his name and contributions to 40 other titles. He has written for several outdoor magazines and other publications and has appeared on radio and television. Paddy uses a tablet computer to write as he walks. His descriptions are therefore precise, having been written at the very point at which the reader uses them. Paddy is an indefatigable long-distance walker who has walked all of Britain’s National Trails and several European trails. He has also walked in Nepal, Tibet, Korea and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the US. Paddy is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild and President of the Backpackers Club. www.paddydillon.co.uk