Top 10 Outdoor Activities in St Mary's, England

St Mary's Boatmen's Association (SMBA)is a co-operative of ten boats that can carry up to 72 to 100 persons per boat. The Association operates between 1st April (or Easter if it falls in March) until 31st October annually. There are trips seven days a week with the boats operating on a rota system. The boats depart St Mary's for the other islands (direct trips)and to see wildlife and the outer rocks and islands (circular trips) at 10:15am and 2:00pm as a minimum. At busier times there are additional departures, particularly to Tresco which should also have services at 11:15 and 12:15. Tides and weather may affect services occasionally. 2014 Prices from £8.50 (child £4.30) return. Most expensive cruises are to Bishop Rock or The Seabird Special at £16. A child fare applies for kids over one year and under fifteen. Take advantage of our 'ten ticket' special offer - Ten direct tickets for £72 (a saving of £13). These tickets can be upgraded on the boats if you want to do a more expensive 'circular'.

Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, Stand-up paddle boarding, instruction & hires. We are the only licensed water sports provider in the islands. Scilly is a watersports paradise!

Quality bikes for hire. Delivered to your accommodation free of charge.

Scilly Walks was established in 2000 and offers guided walks, boat trips, slideshows and short break holidays to introduce you to the archaeology and history of the Isles of Scilly, a group of islands 28 miles off Land's End, Cornwall, England. It is run by Katharine Sawyer, a qualified archaeologist who has lived on St Mary's, the largest of the islands, since 1999.

Horse riding treks for all abilities along the beaches and coastline of St. Mary's in the beautiful Isles of Scilly. British Horse Society Approved, fully licenced and insured with qualified instructors. Quiet and well mannered horses and ponies. Lessons also available. Age from 4 years. Prices start at £20pp. The only horse riding establishment in the Isles of Scilly.

Kernow Coasteering are the only providers of coasteering on the Isles of Scilly. Running sessions at Peninnis Head on the main island of St. Mary's, we are confident that our coasteering tours are Scilly's best adventure experience. Join us to experience the stunning granite cliffs of Peninnis Head. With incredible scenery and top-quality coasteering, including innumerable cliff jumps, this is as good as coasteering gets. We are available from Easter until the end of September to run sessions on demand. Simply get in touch and we can arrange a fun-filled adventure for you and your family. The minimum age is 9 years old. We provide good quality wetsuits, helmets and buoyancy aids. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get wet and have fun! Our HQ is at Peninnis Farm, 15 minutes' walk from the quay.

Bicycle hire for all the family. The best way to cycle tour St Mary's. We supply Bicycles, trailers, tag a longs, tandems, maps and information for everyone.