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Old Town Bay – Peninnis Lighthouse loop from Hugh Town

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Old Town Bay – Peninnis Lighthouse loop from Hugh Town

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Old Town Bay – Peninnis Lighthouse loop from Hugh Town

00:45

6.83km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Isles of Scilly National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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246 m

Old Town Bay

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The white sands of Old Town Bay stretch out in front of the tiny Old Town. Small boats bob in the turquoise water making this a calm and relaxing place …

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592 m

Carn Lêh Cove

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A small headland divides Carn Lêh Cove from Old Town Bay. It is a rocky beach with Peninnis Head stretching out to the horizon to the west.

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1.10 km

Piper's Hole Cave

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Around this cave entrance myths and legends entwine. It is located at sea level and can only be reached by climbing on the rocks. (This happens at your own risk …

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1.23 km

Peninnis Lighthouse

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Modern lighthouse in the southeast of the island.

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3.94 km

Woolpack Battery

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Woolpack Battery was built in the late 19th, early 20th century as defenses for a signalling and re-fuelling station being built by the Navy. With a south south westerly aspect, …

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4.99 km

Star Castle

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Old fort with a colorful history.

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5.63 km

St Mary's Bike Hire

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Bike hire on St Mary's. Turn left off the ferry and this is a few minutes’ walk away. Alternatively, the hire company will deliver a bike to your accommodation anywhere …

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6.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.00 km

1.20 km

282 m

249 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

1.50 km

945 m

355 m

150 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

17°C

35 %

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Old Town Bay – Peninnis Lighthouse loop from Hugh Town

Old Town Bay

Carn Lêh Cove

Piper's Hole Cave

Peninnis Lighthouse

Woolpack Battery

Star Castle

St Mary's Bike Hire

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