Little Bay
XPC5+69, Isles of Scilly Back to Isles of Scilly
Little Bay is one of the beaches in Isles of Scilly on Cornish.co.uk, with photos, a map and the details you need to plan a visit. More beaches in Isles of Scilly
Plan your visit
- Location
- XPC5+69, Isles of Scilly
Facilities and opening information can change. Confirm details with the operator before travelling.
About Little Bay
What to expect at Little Bay
This type of place often provides a point of interest on an island walk. St Martin’s is a small island, so many visitors move between several stops in one day. A bay can offer a place to pause, look across the water, or check local conditions. Because Little Bay sits close to other listed island places, it makes sense as part of a route rather than a single destination. The website linked above is the official source for visitor details. You can check it before you travel, then plan your time on St Martin’s around what it says. The bay is one of several named points around the island that help you get your bearings. Also, the nearby names on this page can help you picture where Little Bay sits in relation to the rest of St Martin’s.
How Little Bay fits into a day nearby
Nearby names include COSMOS Community Observatory, The Flats, St Martin’s Self Catering, The Old Quay, Seal Snorkelling Adventures, and St Martin’s Watersports. These are all real places on the same island. If you plan a day on St Martin’s, you could pass Little Bay while moving between them. For example, you might head from The Old Quay towards St Martin’s Watersports, then see Little Bay along the way. This works because the island is compact and easy to explore on foot. You do not need to treat Little Bay as a major stop. It can be a brief point on a longer walk. The nearby names give you a sense of the local area without needing extra description. Then you can decide how much time to spend there based on the island conditions and your own pace.
Planning a visit
If you are visiting St Martin’s, use the official Visit Isles of Scilly website for tourist information. The page linked on this listing covers practical details for the islands. Check it before you set out, because island travel can depend on boats, tides, and weather. Little Bay has a plus code address, which works with online maps. That can help you find the general area. Because the island is small, the exact spot may be easy to reach on foot from other nearby points. Also, remember that St Martin’s is part of the Isles of Scilly, not mainland Cornwall. Travel takes longer than a day trip to a Cornish beach. Plan your transport first, then fit Little Bay into your island time. The bay is a straightforward part of a wider St Martin’s visit.
Explore St Martin's (Scilly), or discover Cornish towns and villages.
