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Old 06 January 2021, 18:00   #41
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Never been to the Isle of Scilly, are there camps sites near the beach or is beach camping allowed?
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Old 06 January 2021, 18:03   #42
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Never been to the Isle of Scilly, are there camps sites near the beach or is beach camping allowed?
The campsite at Troytown Farm on St. Agnes is practically on the beach (and the farm does wonderful homemade ice-cream too!), and the sites on St. Martins and Bryher are maybe 50-100m from the beaches. I don't think I've been to the Garrison campsite on St. Mary's, but the islands are all so small you're never far from a beach!

I'm sure some people do it, but in general don't think wild beach camping is really allowed - much of the land is either owned by the Duchy estates and/or is a wildlife reserve. Given the campsites themselves are all in brilliant locations and are fairly minimalist (they all have basic facilities/showers, but there's no bars/entertainment/etc. that you might find in much larger campsites on the mainland), it's not such a big difference anyway.
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The campsite at Troytown Farm on St. Agnes is practically on the beach (and the farm does wonderful homemade ice-cream too!), and the sites on St. Martins and Bryher are maybe 50-100m from the beaches. I don't think I've been to the Garrison campsite on St. Mary's, but the islands are all so small you're never far from a beach!

I'm sure some people do it, but in general don't think wild beach camping is really allowed - much of the land is either owned by the Duchy estates and/or is a wildlife reserve. Given the campsites themselves are all in brilliant locations and are fairly minimalist (they all have basic facilities/showers, but there's no bars/entertainment/etc. that you might find in much larger campsites on the mainland), it's not such a big difference anyway.
We stayed at the Garrison Campsite. Had all we needed. A bit of a trek up the hill with the camping gear but we could have paid for a Taxi. A short walk from the Mermaid.
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We stayed at the Garrison Campsite. Had all we needed. A bit of a trek up the hill with the camping gear but we could have paid for a Taxi. A short walk from the Mermaid.
When we've camped it's always been Brhyer... minimal but clean facilities (inc large communal Chest freezer to use for food...ice packs ect)very nice views location walks and ambience,cheap rates and if arranged,a Tractor and trailer to transport everyone's gear...too and fro campsite
5 mins walk to the Sea 3 mins to the Pub...."Fraggle Rock" some food there but not a huge menu.
Moorings by arrangement....and A tender of some kind a must ...although there is a long stone Peer for dropping off and picking up with the RIbs when needed.
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Well I hope this happens as I have now purchased a pop up tent a tender and 4 x 20 litre petrol cans.
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Well I hope this happens as I have now purchased a pop up tent a tender and 4 x 20 litre petrol cans.
Read that as fender at first, makes more sense the second time of reading

If you fancy a trial run, once weather/work/pandemics allow to trial camping and shore-run gear let me know
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I’d like to join depending on timings. My rib is based out of Dartmouth, so could bump down the coast or trailer the boat to Penzance, Mylor etc.

If/when lockdowns and COVID permit I’m keen to start a bit more exploring with my rib.

I’ve been watching Harry Dwyer on YouTube with his round Britain adventure, to get my winter/lockdown boating ‘fix’. My wife regularly comments that (mostly) he’s been getting flat calm conditions and how come it’s never like that when we’re out on our boat!!!!
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I’ve been watching Harry Dwyer on YouTube with his round Britain adventure, to get my winter/lockdown boating ‘fix’. My wife regularly comments that (mostly) he’s been getting flat calm conditions and how come it’s never like that when we’re out on our boat!!!![/QUOTE]

Thanks for the intro to HD. Something to pass the evenings. This should inspire us all to make the trip
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Thanks for the intro to HD. Something to pass the evenings. This should inspire us all to make the trip
There’s a whole series on him bringing the boat back to life, then the current series of him setting off around the uk.

It’s great ‘boys own’ adventures as he’s camping on beaches and exploring. He’s certainly making the most of getting out there on the boat
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If you haven't watched it and I suspect you have then click the YouTube link above....outstanding trip to Scilly and shot beautifully.
I plan to go out there this July during my annual pilgrimage to Cornwall.
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Cracking series don't you think? I stumbled on him making a cardboatd boat a few years back and then when he was gifted Goodwin he really captured my imagination in it's restoration.
He does seem to get Mill pond conditions though.
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If you haven't watched it and I suspect you have then click the YouTube link above....outstanding trip to Scilly and shot beautifully.
I plan to go out there this July during my annual pilgrimage to Cornwall.
You've just talked yourself into doing point duty...😁
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Never been to the Isle of Scilly, are there camps sites near the beach or is beach camping allowed?
All Campsites are pretty close to the Sea...The islands being all pretty small!...
Some are uninhabited.
"Sampson" is a truly lovely little Island with no inhabitants what so ever and I've often thought it would be great for a stay but really only suitible to anchor of in by RIB in really calm weather.....
If you visit it by small RIB or SIB you could Haul up onto the Island of course.
"Gough" also uninhabited has a more sheltered anchorage and although small is a wildlife Haven!...and the Butterflies in the Summer are Breathtaking
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I’d like to join depending on timings. My rib is based out of Dartmouth, so could bump down the coast or trailer the boat to Penzance, Mylor etc.

If/when lockdowns and COVID permit I’m keen to start a bit more exploring with my rib.

I’ve been watching Harry Dwyer on YouTube with his round Britain adventure, to get my winter/lockdown boating ‘fix’. My wife regularly comments that (mostly) he’s been getting flat calm conditions and how come it’s never like that when we’re out on our boat!!!!
I too would love to join the party, based in Plymouth so happy to go together for support either by sea or road depending on weather and conditions.
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Might be time for the OP to look at when the neap tides are
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