Get your visual fix this autumn with a five day micro-adventure to the Isles of Scilly. Autumn on Scilly is a magical affair. Empty beaches and stunning coastlines to escape to, lingering late sunshine and a light across the islands that is simply spellbinding, coupled with the most amazing array of wildlife to explore around our shores, walking weekends and more. Where better to escape the daily routine and find true peace and calm than a tiny cluster of islands 28 miles off the Cornish coast?
The Isles of Scilly are one of the best places in the UK to look up into unpolluted darkness and marvel at the Milky Way, planets, and stars in all their splendour, including a fantastic meteor shower expected in early October. As the nights draw in, there's no better season to be captivated by our cosmic skies. More here.
Between the 20th and 25th October 2021 join an island yoga retreat on Tresco for serene nights of meditative practice, yoga and island hopping. From guided mindfulness walks around Tresco's north coast, to sun salutations to an island sunrise, the retreat promises to be simultaneously grounding and uplifting. Book here.
Take a boating safari to our thriving sea bird sanctuaries around the island of Annet or to the Eastern Isles. Scilly becomes a mecca for resident and migrant bird populations in the autumn, and you’ll be able to admire colonies of Storm Petrels, Manx Shearwaters, cormorants, shags and razorbills among many other species. Explore nature here.
Like to walk and talk? Then get together with fellow ramblers at our Wild ‘walk’ Scilly festival in October. Sister to Walk Scilly in April, it promises - all being well - guided walks by knowledgeable locals, story telling their way around the islands through wildlife, foraging, boat safaris, arts & crafts, dark skies, maritime history and more. It’s nothing short of inspiring and a good way to get to know the real Scilly and learn about island life.
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