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Walks from Season Two - Hugh Town
A lovely walk through the streets of the Isles of Scilly's largest town - Hugh Town - and out to the historic surroundings to take in ancient monuments dating back thousands of years.

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A walk around Hugh Town on the Isles of Scilly - Walks Around Britain Shorts
Walk Info
Distance
4½ miles (7.2km)
Minimum time
3 hours
Total ascent
640 ft (195m)
Level of difficulty
Medium
Paths
Well defined paths but can be muddy across fields.
3 gates

Map
Start/finish
Grid SV 90101 10682
Dogs?
Keep on leads in the town -
possible off-lead places out of town

Parking      
You won't have a car on St Mary's.
Public Transport
Not available
Toilets/Refreshments
In the centre of Hugh Town
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Visit Isles of Scilly - St. Marys
Information about visiting the island of St. Mary's from the Visit Isles of Scilly website.



Detailed information about the two fascinating places on this walk, from English Heritage.


Although access to Bant's Carn is free, the upkeep of our special heritage sites isn't - so becoming a member of English Heritage not only gives you free access to over 400 historic places, but also helps keep safe Bant's Carn.


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