Walking in ScillyThe Isles of Scilly first ever festival of walking event, Walk Scilly 07 will be taking place between 26 March and 2 April 2007.
The seven day festival will see a series of themed guided walks taking place across the Islands. A variety of local experts will lead over 20 walks, on topics such as archaeology and gardens, flora and fauna, castles and cliffs, beaches, birds and boats.

There will be additional talks and presentations in the evenings, an opening night dinner and dance with very special guests author Ken Follett and TV presenter Floella Benjamin.
A final day charity walk is planned around St Mary’s involving as many locals and visitors as possible. Proceeds from the charity walk will be donated to The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust a local charity that manages a significant area of Scilly leased to it by the Duchy of Cornwall. Its responsibilities include the preservation and protection of the wildlife of the Islands and the sea together with the conservation and restoration of habitats, the landscape and archaeological sites of the Islands for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.
So take the opportunity to get your boots on this coming week ! - further details of the event can be found on the Walk Scilly 07 website