Walk Between Tresco & Bryher
The islands of Tresco and Bryher may be very close neighbours - the channel between them is just 250 yards or so at the narrowest point - but nevertheless they enjoy very separate identities.
However, every so often, extreme Spring Tides mean the watery barrier between the two islands falls away for a few precious hours, giving a unique opportunity to walk across and sample the delights of another island.
Below are the dates, times and heights of low tides when walking between Tresco and Bryher should be possible. Broadly speaking, the best route is to leave Flood Hatch beach, head roughly towards Samson, follow the sand bars out to the middle of the channel, and then head toward Church Quay on Bryher. You might get wet ankles or possibly knees; if you find yourself getting wetter than that, it might be worth checking you're on the right route!
Our Harbourmaster has some wise words of advice for those walking between Tresco and Bryher. These include wearing appropriate footwear, never walking in fog, always telling someone what you are doing, and checking tide times and the weather forecast (tide heights can vary with weather conditions and air pressure). Never attempt to walk back more than half an hour after low tide - wait and take a boat home.
2024 Walking Tides
January 2024
Sunday 14th - 1306
February 2024
Saturday 10th - 1121
Sunday 11th - 1206
Monday 12th - 1249
Tuesday 13th - 1332
March 2024
Saturday 9th - 1016
Sunday 10th - 1101
Monday 11th - 1144
Tuesday 12th - 1225
Wednesday 13th 1306
April 2024
Sunday 7th - 1051
Monday 8th - 1136
Tuesday 9th - 1218
Wednesday 10th - 1259
Thursday 11th - 1339
May 2024
Tuesday 7th - 1108
Wednesday 8th - 1152
Thursday 9th - 1234
June & July 2024 - No walkable tides
August 2024
Wednesday 21st - 1257
Thursday 22nd - 1340
Friday 23rd - 1423
September 2024
Wednesday 18th - 1152
Thursday 19th - 1234
Friday 20th - 1316
Saturday 21st - 1358
October 2024
Thursday 17th - 1127
Friday 18th - 1209
Saturday 19th - 1253
November & December 2024 - No walkable tides
2025 Walking Tides
January 2025
Friday 31st - 1220 (0.6m)
February 2025
Saturday 1st - 1300 (0.6m)
Sunday 2nd - 1342 (0.6m)
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Friday 28th - 1118 (0.5m)
March 2025
Saturday 1st - 1158 (0.3m)
Sunday 2nd - 1239 (0.3m)
Monday 3rd - 1318 (0.4m)
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Friday 28th - 1010 (0.6m)
Saturday 29th - 1051 (0.3m)
Sunday 30th - 1333 (0.2m)
Monday 31st - 1413 (0.2m)
April 2025
Tuesday 1st - 1454 (0.5m)
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Sunday 27th - 1222 (0.5m)
Monday 28th - 1306 (0.4m)
Tuesday 29th - 1350 (0.5m)
May, June, July & August 2025
No walkable tides
September 2025
Tuesday 9th - 1350 (0.5m)
Wednesday 10th - 1429 (0.5m)
October 2025
Tuesday 7th - 1244 (0.6m)
Wednesday 8th - 1324 (0.5m)
Thursday 9th - 1406 (0.5m)
November 2025
Thursday 6th - 1102 (0.6m)
Friday 7th - 1148 (0.6m)
December 2025
No walkable tides
