Thursday 3 September 2015
St Mary's Harbour
The end of St Mary's quay is being extended. Not by a lot, but hopefully will help in harbouring a new passenger ferry when the trusty Scillonian 111 requires replacing in a few years time. You can see a large crane at the end of the quay which operates from a temporary platform positioned behind the quay wall.
New Grimsby
When the tide is in the usual landing and pick up point for boats on Tresco is New Grimsby. This faces the island of Bryher and to the south you can also see the two hills of the uninhabited Samson.
Along the front of New Grimsby, known as Palace Row, an old ship's anchor is set into the ground/wall. The was from a wreck called the Sophie.
Garrison
The walled Garrison is free to walk around. I often get asked if you have to pay. It's a pretty walk with plenty of different views and interesting historical sites along the way.
Peninnis In August Sunshine
The Peninnis outcrop of land offers a scenic coastal walk from St Mary's or Old Town. If you're not keen on bumpy coastal paths you can also get there easily along the farm track road out past the St Mary's Health Centre.
The weathered rock formations are interesting to look at and imagine different likenesses.
Tresco East Side
When the sun is on the sea and sand, the views across from the Blockhouse on Tresco are stunning.
The east side has several white sandy beaches.