The island of St Agnes is on the south-westerly edge of the Scillies, the last occupied piece of land in the British Isles.
Totally untamed and unbelievably tranquil, its magical sand bar splices out to the neighbouring island of Gugh at low tide. With quaint slate-roofed cottages and abandoned engine houses dotting the island, rocky outcrops on its exposed west side shelter picturesque dreamy coves and white sands from the howl of the Atlantic winds.
Hike to the circular maze of rounded beach stones, marvel at the Old Man of Gugh, who stands three metres tall (and is believed to be associated with Bronze Age rituals) or get lost amid the stone stacks and cairns that dot Wingletang Down. Don’t miss Periglis Beach – the most westerly shore on the entire of the British Isles, which offers a wonderfully remote getaway spot. Troy Town Farm on the island is the southernmost settlement in the United Kingdom and well known for its fantastic ice cream!
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- Public Toilets
- Cafés (Open all year)
- Shop
- Restaurants
- Hazard: Tides (Rising / Falling)
- Hazard: Strong currents
- No Fly Zone (NFZ) for Drones
- Limited access for wheelchairs
- Lifeguards not available
- Dogs allowed (All year)
History of St Agnes
Travel / Parking information for St Agnes
Directions to St Agnes
St Agnes is accessible by ferry from St Mary’s and other nearby islands in the Isles of Scilly. The journey typically takes around 30 minutes, with regular services available during the tourist season. Private boats and small aircraft can also reach the island.
Parking for St Agnes
There is no car parking on St Agnes, as the island is small and best explored on foot or by bicycle. Visitors arriving by ferry can park at the docks on St Mary’s before taking the boat to St Agnes. The island’s compact size makes it easy to navigate, with various walking paths leading to its attractions.
