Cornwall


<p>Wild and unspoilt, the five inhabited sand-fringed islands are the most south-westerly point of the UK. White-sand beaches curve around crystal-clear seas, heather-covered headlands glow in the evening light, and the air carries salt, songbirds, and stories. This kind of beauty doesn’t shout; it whispers, inviting you to explore, to breathe, and to belong.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="750" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_0091_IOST_STAGNES-20-05-25-FINAL-99-1000x750.jpg" alt="St Agnes, Isles of Scilly from above" class="wp-image-39553" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_0091_IOST_STAGNES-20-05-25-FINAL-99-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_0091_IOST_STAGNES-20-05-25-FINAL-99-800x600.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_0091_IOST_STAGNES-20-05-25-FINAL-99-768x576.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_0091_IOST_STAGNES-20-05-25-FINAL-99.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">St Agnes, Isles of Scilly</figcaption></figure>



<p>The number one travel trend for 2026 is quietcations. The Isles of Scilly are not usually a destination that follows trends, but for 2026 it seems travellers are catching up with the Scilly way of life. As trend experts predict the year ahead, one thing is clear: travellers are seeking quieter places, more meaningful experiences, and destinations that feel truly themselves. The travel world is moving towards exactly what these islands naturally offer. With increasing interest in destinations that feel undiscovered, restorative and real, Scilly stands out more than ever as the place to reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with the people you travel with.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-293-1000x667.jpg" alt="Isles of Scilly St Martins" class="wp-image-39520" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-293-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-293-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-293-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-293.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Scilly isn’t just a destination; it’s a feeling. The moment your ferry or plane crosses that short stretch of sea, and the mainland fades into the distance. The hush of a perfect beach you might have all to yourself. Children racing along the sand, friends gathered around a harbour wall at sunset, and the gentle rhythm of island life reminding you what really matters.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-where-to-visit">Where to visit</h2>



<p>Five inhabited islands are each unique with its own magic. St Mary’s, Tresco, St Martin’s, Bryher, and St Agnes — and dozens of uninhabited islets form a landscape that’s both wild and welcoming. All just a short hop from the mainland, no long-haul needed.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-129-1000x667.jpg" alt="Isles of Scilly" class="wp-image-39555" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-129-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-129-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-129-768x513.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-129.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>These islands are made for reconnecting &#8211; with nature, with loved ones or with yourself. On the Isles of Scilly, turquoise waters, open skies and unhurried moments remind you how good life can feel when you take the time to escape.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-to-visit-the-isles-of-scilly">When to visit the Isles of Scilly</h2>



<p>In 2026, come and see why so many fall in love with these islands. Not just for what they offer in abundance, but for what they allow you to find: space, stillness, and the freedom to just be. </p>



<p>The passenger ferry Scillonian III operates daily from March to November, with the islands’ very own airline, Skybus, running year-round from Land’s End and Newquay airports in Cornwall, as well as from March to October from Exeter Airport.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-22-1000x667.jpg" alt="Isles of Scilly Travel Skybus" class="wp-image-39552" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-22-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-22-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-2025-07-IOST-Destination-St-Martins-with-Lydia-Cooke-PixelRain-22.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>March on the Isles of Scilly brings milder spring weather and the best of the early wildflowers; in April Scilly is vibrant for hiking and early season beach walks, Easter festivals. May through to September are the busiest months for visitors on the Isles of Scilly, although busy is of course a subjective term; from gig rowing to foodie celebrations, there is plenty going on through the whole summer. October is best to visit for birding, when the winter birds start to arrive, and November for delightful off-season trips when the weather is still mild.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wellness-on-the-isles-of-scilly">Wellness on the Isles of Scilly</h2>



<p>For the adventurous, the Isles of Scilly offers endless ways to feel alive. Kayak between islands on calm turquoise waters. Cycle quiet lanes lined with wildflowers. Snorkel with seals or walk for hours without meeting another soul. And when you’re ready to slow down, you’ll find small, family-run places to eat, drink, and stay — where local seafood, warm welcomes, and shared tales turn every meal into a memory.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_0062_IOSTJULY22_FINAL-209-1000x667.jpg" alt="Kayaking on the Isles of Scilly" class="wp-image-39516" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_0062_IOSTJULY22_FINAL-209-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_0062_IOSTJULY22_FINAL-209-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_0062_IOSTJULY22_FINAL-209-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_0062_IOSTJULY22_FINAL-209.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Wellness activities on the islands include the quintessential, and possibly all-time favourite, activity of island-hopping. Jump aboard an iconic inter-island boat from St Mary’s Quay and set off for the off-island communities. Empty beaches welcome you, coastal paths stretch out before you, and the freshest local seafood awaits. Discover tiny honesty stalls, pubs with to-die-for views, watersports in crystal-clear seas, and so much more.</p>



<p>Other wellness activities include snorkelling with Scilly’s resident seals, making your own island gin, trotting across white sand beaches on horseback, wildlife spotting boat trips, exploring the coastline by paddleboard or kayak, coasteering, wild swimming excursions, golf at the UK’s most southerly golf course, wild yoga, beach saunas, guided trail running, Thai massage, art classes, mile upon mile of coast paths, inland trails and beaches.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-get-to-the-isles-of-scilly">How to get to the Isles of Scilly?</h2>



<p>Getting there is where the journey begins. <a href="https://www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Isles of Scilly Travel</a> offers two unforgettable ways to cross the water or sky: by Scillonian III, the iconic and much-loved passenger ferry, or by Skybus, the small aircraft linking the islands to Land’s End, Newquay, and Exeter. Each journey offers its own kind of magic. Both modes of transport are dog friendly!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-Halangy-Point-Scillonian-09-1000x666.jpg" alt="Isles of Scilly Travel Muddy Stilettos 2025 Halangy-Point-Scillonian-09" class="wp-image-39519" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-Halangy-Point-Scillonian-09-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-Halangy-Point-Scillonian-09-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-Halangy-Point-Scillonian-09-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-Halangy-Point-Scillonian-09.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Scillonian III on her way to the Isles of Scilly</figcaption></figure>



<p>For over four decades, Scillonian III has been more than just a ferry, it’s been part of the islands’ heart and heritage. Sailing from Penzance, the voyage is a breathtaking passage across sparkling seas, where dolphins sometimes dance in the bow waves and seabirds trace your path. The crossing offers that rare feeling of leaving the everyday behind and approaching something timeless. 2026 marks a moment to treasure as it is the final year to sail aboard the iconic Scillonian III before she gracefully hands over to her successor, Scillonian IV, setting sail in 2027.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="563" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-IOST_004-1000x563.jpg" alt="Isles of Scilly Travel Muddy Stilettos 2025 Skybus view" class="wp-image-39518" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-IOST_004-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-IOST_004-800x450.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-IOST_004-768x432.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-IOST_004.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Isles of Scilly as viewed from Skybus</figcaption></figure>



<p>If you prefer to take to the sky, Skybus offers a perspective like no other. From the moment you take off, the coastline unfolds beneath you; rugged cliffs, turquoise coves, and, in as little as 20 minutes, the scattered emeralds of the Isles of Scilly appear on the horizon. It’s not just a flight; it’s a glimpse into the beauty of this archipelago before you even land.</p>



<p>From November 2025, Skybus also now runs flights from London Gatwick to Cornwall Airport Newquay, which connect seamlessly with flights to the Isles of Scilly.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_IOS-SPRING2021-STMARTINS-288-1000x667.jpg" alt="Isles of Scilly Travel Muddy Stilettos 2025 NWPC_IOS-SPRING2021-STMARTINS-288" class="wp-image-39517" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_IOS-SPRING2021-STMARTINS-288-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_IOS-SPRING2021-STMARTINS-288-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_IOS-SPRING2021-STMARTINS-288-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/12/Isles-of-Scilly-Travel-Muddy-Stilettos-2025-NWPC_IOS-SPRING2021-STMARTINS-288.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



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