It’s possible to take advantage of all transport methods when visiting Tresco as there are connecting boats to meet Scillonian’s arrival at 12:15 and back in time for her departure. Or to make the most of your day catch the first Skybus flight from Land’s End and you can connect to Tresco on the 10:00 tripper boat from St Mary’s. Once you have caught your inter-island boat and sailed up the channel between Bryher and Tresco you will arrive at one of island's two quays.

If you arrive at New Grimsby Quay, just around to the left is a small coast path signed King Charles and Cromwell’s Castle. Follow this delightful coast path and the castles quickly come into view but also across the channel; you will see Hangman's Isle- an outcrop believed to have been used in Cromwell’s time. Cromwell’s Castle itself is well worth a trip up the stone steps to the top purely for the feeling of history and views down the channel to St. Mary's. Climb up the hill further  to King Charles Castle, which is much more of a ruin but still magnificent.

Here you will find the excellent Ruin Beach cafe, time to stop and rest. Ruin Beach Cafe is open all day, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; the menu has a Mediterranean theme with the wood-fired oven pizza's being a popular choice. The menu changes daily and is very child friendly. And the setting completes the experience as you're literally positioned on the beach.

Follow the route along the coast path, around the rugged north end of Tresco passing Pipers Hole a cave accessible only by boat or you can walk across the top of the downs heading down to your lunch stop. Post lunch stroll across the beach you're looking out to and from here you will see the Old Blockhouse, also worth a visit if you have time.