Walk Between Tresco & Bryher

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.

November & December 2024 - No walkable 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