Tresco beach, Isles of Scilly. Copyright Peter Kiss
The remote Isles of Scilly consist of a scattering of jagged rocks, reefs and small islands, only five of which are inhabited. This beautiful English archipelago sits 28 miles southwest of Cornwall and is home to about 2,200 people.
I’ve never been there but have wanted to visit the Isles of Scilly ever since I read a lovely travel feature about them in the Guardian. The islands enjoy a balmy climate, washed by the Gulf stream. The beaches sound gorgeous, with many mentions of white sand and turquoise sea. All of the islands except St. Mary’s, the biggest, are car free, there’s virtually no crime there and the Duchy of Cornwall has protected the Isles of Scilly from over-development. What’s not to like?
If you’d like to win first class train tickets to the Isles of Scilly or another First Great Western destination (places such as Cornwall, London, South Devon, Bath, the Cotswolds, Cardiff and Bristol) then I’ve found a great competition for you which is really easy to enter.
Good luck!
Terms and conditions
This is not a Mums do travel competition – I’m just telling you about it. The competition is run by First Great Western Ltd and closes on 16th December 2013. You need to be a UK resident aged over 18 to enter. For full terms and conditions click here.
Disclaimer
First Great Western are giving me two standard train tickets in exchange for writing this post.
Great comp. I’ve shared it on Twitter x
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Brilliant, thank you.
thanks for telling us, i entered!
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Brill, good luck!
Thanks for this – have entered. I’ve had a spring of luck in competitions lately!
It sounds like you’re on a roll – good luck.
ooh thanks for the tip we are always using the train! x
It would be a good prize for you then!
Ooo I’ve always wanted to visit the Isles of Scilly! Thanks for the heads up x
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It does sound like an amazing place to go, so different to the mainland.
I don’t drive, so train tickets always come in handy.Thanks.
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Good luck!
Thank you ! great post I have entered
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That’s great – good luck!