Peninnis Lighthouse – Porthmellon Beach loop from Hugh Town

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South West England

St Mary's

Peninnis Lighthouse – Porthmellon Beach loop from Hugh Town

Moderate

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Peninnis Lighthouse – Porthmellon Beach loop from Hugh Town

02:08

8.01km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Isles of Scilly National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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586 m

Porth Loo Beach

Highlight • Beach

A 10 to 15 minute walk from Hugh Town will bring you to Porth Loo Beach, yet another beauty spot on St Mary's Island. It is sheltered by Newford Island …

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2.18 km

Old Town Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The white sands of Old Town Bay stretch out in front of the tiny Old Town. Small boats bob in the turquoise water making this a calm and relaxing place …

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2.53 km

Carn Lêh Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small headland divides Carn Lêh Cove from Old Town Bay. It is a rocky beach with Peninnis Head stretching out to the horizon to the west.

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3.03 km

Piper's Hole Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

Around this cave entrance myths and legends entwine. It is located at sea level and can only be reached by climbing on the rocks. (This happens at your own risk …

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3.17 km

Peninnis Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Modern lighthouse in the southeast of the island.

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4.62 km

Buzza Tower and Camera Obscura

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful vantage point at St Marys. Inside, the tower houses the worth seeing "Isles of Scilly Camera Obscura" with the "Cabinet of Curiosities". The opening hours are indicated by a …

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4.94 km

Porthcressa Beach

Beach

6.04 km

St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

Highlight • Historical Site

Classic church from 1838. The building was designed by Augustus Smith himself. The window details are beautiful: there is a crab basket above St. Christopher and a lighthouse in the window next to it.

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6.50 km

Porthmellon Beach

Highlight • Beach

Porthmellon (also known as Porth Mellon) boasts white sand, turquoise waters and views across to Tresco and Samson. You will often see people enjoying watersports here with kayakers, windsurfers and …

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8.01 km

End point

Parking

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