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.
2025 Walking Tides
April 2025
Tuesday 1st - 1354 (0.5m)
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Sunday 27th - 1123 (0.4m)
Monday 28th - 1207 (0.4m)
Tuesday 29th - 1250 (0.4m)
May, June, July & August 2025
No walkable tides
September 2025
Tuesday 9th - 1250 (0.5m)
Wednesday 10th - 1329 (0.5m)
October 2025
Tuesday 7th October - 11:45 (0.5)
Wednesday 8th - 1225 (0.5m)
Thursday 9th - 1306 (0.5m)
November 2025
Thursday 6th - 1102 (0.6m)
Friday 7th - 1148 (0.6m)
December 2025
No walkable tides
2026 Walking Tides
January 2026
Sunday 4th - 1133*
Monday 5th - 1222*
February 2026
Monday 2nd - 1125
Tuesday 3rd - 1207
Wednesday 4th - 1246
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Wednesday 18th - 1142*
Thursday 19th - 1216
Friday 20th - 1251
Saturday 21st - 1327*
March 2026
Tuesday 3rd - 1108
Wednesday 4th - 1144
Thursday 5th - 1218
Friday 6th - 1250*
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Thursday 19th - 1114
Friday 20th - 1150
Saturday 21st - 1227
Sunday 22nd - 1304
April 2026
Wednesday 1st - 1242*
Thursday 2nd - 1315*
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Friday 17th - 1242
Saturday 18th - 1322
Sunday 19th - 1403
May 2026
Saturday 16th - 1213*
Sunday 17th - 1259
Monday 18th - 1345*
June 2026
No walkable tides
July 2026
Thursday 16th - 1416*
Friday 17th - 1502*
August 2026
Thursday 13th - 1315*
Friday 14th - 1357
Saturday 15th - 1438
September 2026
Friday 11th - 1255*
Saturday 12th - 1333
Sunday 13th - 1409*
October 2026
Monday 28th - 1242*
Tuesday 29th - 1320*
Tuesday 27th - 1119*
November 2026
No walkable tides
December 2026
Friday 25th - 1144*
Saturday 26th - 1234
Sunday 27th - 1324*
* Dates marked with an asterisk are more marginal, and walkability will be subject to air pressure
