Isles of Scilly By Heart: Island Secrets, Tide Walks & Honest Stories from Thirty-Odd Years of Crossings

You know the moment. Penzance getting smaller behind you, the Scillonian starting her roll somewhere past Mousehole, and everyone on the top deck suddenly very interested in the horizon. Then the islands come up out of the sea, low and green and edged with white sand, and you remember exactly why you put yourself through it. This book is for people who feel that every single time. And for the ones who haven't been yet, but already know they're going to love it. This year it means a bit more. The Scillonian III makes her last crossing in November after 49 years and five million passengers, and next March a new ship takes over. If you've got a story about that boat, this was written with you in mind. By the last page, you'll know Which off-island to stay on for the week you actually want, so you're not halfway through your holiday wishing you'd picked Bryher When the Tresco to Bryher tide walk is on, the route across, and the half-hour rule that gets you back dry What to do when the fog comes down and nothing's flying, before it costs you a day How to cross without the roll ruining your first afternoon Where to go when Town is full of day trippers and you want a beach to yourself What a week really costs now, and where your money is best spent The quiet spot saved for the final chapter, with exact directions to get there Get your copy now Why this one Every page comes from years of crossings, wrong turns, rained-off plans and long chats on the quay. It's written by a visitor for visitors, with real respect for the people who live and work on the islands all year round. Scilly is a working community with a real shortage of homes for the people who keep it running, and the book never forgets that. A present for someone who misses it Got family on the mainland who haven't been back in years? A friend who rings every spring asking which island to stay on? This is the one to send them. It makes a lovely Christmas present, and it arrives the moment you buy it. What's inside The Boat: the roll, where to sit, and why everyone has a Scillonian story Getting Here Without Losing Your Mind St Mary's: Town, Porthcressa and the Garrison walk Choosing Your Off-Island The Quay: how the inter-island boats really work Tresco Beyond the Abbey Garden Bryher and the Hell Bay Days St Martin's: Flower Fields and Empty Beaches St Agnes, Gugh and the Bar Walking on the Seabed: the tide rules Gig Nights Wrecks and Lights Seals, Seabirds and the October Birders Eating Well Without the Booking Stress Scilly Out of Season The Narcissus Fields Rain Day Plans What a Week Really Costs Living Here, Honestly Goodbye to the Old Girl: the Scillonian III years The B&B Rules The Spot Plus cheat sheets: a tide walking guide, an island-by-island table, a packing list and a Scilly glossary. Love it or your money back If it doesn't earn its place, email us within 30 days and you'll get a full refund. No forms, no fuss. Get your copy now