Kernow Coasteering

What to expect from a session

A coasteering outing with Kernow Coasteering starts from Hugh Town, close to Old Town on St. Mary’s. Participants meet at Peninnis Farm and then move to the coast for the activity. The exact route depends on the sea conditions and the tide on the day, because safety comes first. You do not need to be an expert swimmer, but you should be comfortable in the water and able to follow instructions. The guide provides advice on how to move over wet rock and where to enter the water safely. Also, all the right safety kit is used during the session, which helps both new and experienced participants feel at ease. The business is reached by phone on the number on this listing, so you can ask about group sizes and what to bring before you book.

Planning your visit to the Isles of Scilly

You can reach St. Mary’s by sea or air, depending on the time of year and the weather. Hugh Town is the main settlement on the island, and Peninnis Farm sits a short distance from the centre, on Church Road. Because the address is in Hugh Town, the coasteering base is also within easy reach of Old Town, a quieter part of St. Mary’s. Visitors often combine a morning coasteering session with a walk around the island or a stop for food in Hugh Town, then head back to their accommodation nearby. Carntop Guesthouse, Northwethel Guest House and Penhallow are all close by, along with Nancherrow Guest House, Santamana Guest House and Nundeeps Bed & Breakfast. This part of St. Mary’s is handy for an active day, because the coast and the town are both within a short walk or drive.

How coasteering fits into a day on St. Mary’s

A session with Kernow Coasteering takes a few hours, so it works well as the main event of a day on the island. Afterwards, you can dry off, change, and then explore Hugh Town or the coast around Old Town. The islands are small, so travel between points is simple and you do not lose time in traffic. Because the activity depends on the tide, the start time may shift from day to day. It is worth calling ahead and being flexible with your plans. If you want a coastal experience that gets you into the water and close to the rocks, this is a practical choice for visitors who are already staying on St. Mary’s or who are on a day trip from the mainland. Then you can round off the day with a meal or a rest at your guesthouse nearby.

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