WHAT'S ON

 During the season (April to October) details of the walks and boat trips which I am planning will be published here and updated on a weekly basis. Please note that many of these are weather-dependent and that the boatmen's decision is final.

If you are visiting Scilly and would like to visit a particular uninhabited island, please contact me two to three weeks in advance and I will try to arrange it while you are here.

I will be leading walks on Tresco on several dates between April and October. You can find all the details at https://www.tresco.co.uk/enjoying/events/archaeology-walks-with-dr-katharine-sawyer . Advance booking is advisable.

Week commencing Saturday 26 April

Sunday 27th, 9.45am

The Community Archaeology Group will be carrying out vegetation clearance around the Bronze Age burial chambers on Kittern Hill, Gugh. Everyone is welcome to come and help. Meet at the 'Scilly Walks' board on St Mary's Quay at 9.30am or at the top of Porth Conger Quay, St Agnes at c10.30am. We will finish in time to catch the 2.15pm boat back to St Mary's. Please wear appropriate clothing, including walking shoes, and bring a picnic lunch and a drink. Tools and gloves will be provided.

Monday 28th, 11.00am

A rare opportunity to take a low tide walk across the sands from Tresco to Samson, to see some of the ancient sites in the inter-tidal zone and to view the Bronze Age burial chambers and post-mediaeval cottages on Samson. No need to book. Meet at the southern (i.e. closest to St Mary’s) end of Appletree Bay, Tresco at 11.00am; return boat from Samson to St Mary’s at c3.30pm. Bring a picnic lunch and a drink and please wear aqua shoes, wellies or old plimsolls, etc to walk across (no bare feet or flip-flops) and walking shoes or trainers for the walk around Samson. £15.00 (cash only please), plus boat fare. 

Week commencing Saturday 3 May 

Friday 9th, 1.45pm

Guided walk on Samson. Meet at the 'Scilly Walks' board on St Mary's Quay; return to St Mary's at c5.15pm. No need to book. Beach landing so be prepared to paddle. Please wear long trousers and walking shoes or trainers (no flip-flops!)

Week commencing Saturday 10 May

Fully booked with private groups.

Please contact me on the phone number or email address below if you need any further information.