Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Tresco Walk, Part 2 – South to Old Grimsby Along the Western Coast
A serene coastal meander from the polished south of Tresco to the laid-back village of Old Grimsby, hugging the westerly edges of the island. This walk blends manicured paths and wild headland views, with the ever-present hum of the sea never far away. Palms give way to gorse, a subtle unraveling of Tresco’s cultivated calm.
🕰️ Highlights, History & Local Lore
Setting out from the New Grimsby area—Tresco’s southern hub, where the island shop, gallery, and pub create a friendly village atmosphere—the walk begins amid clipped hedges, elegant gardens, and signs beckoning visitors toward the famous Abbey Garden. But the cultivated charm soon softens as the path turns westward, leading into a wilder, more untamed coastal landscape.
The trail hugs the rugged coastline, tracing low granite cliffs and weaving past hidden coves and sandy inlets. Each turn offers expansive views across the sparkling waters to the nearby islands of Samson and Bryher, whose ever-changing tides and cloud-painted skies provide a constantly shifting natural masterpiece. The western coast here feels less manicured, a touch more raw, where wind-shaped gorse and twisted trees lean into the prevailing sea breeze, and seabirds circle overhead on rising thermals.
Along the way, pockets of wildflower meadows burst with colour, while ancient stone walls hint at centuries of island life and agricultural toil. The landscape softens as the path curves northwards, approaching the quaint settlement of Old Grimsby. This quieter, less bustling village contrasts with the busier New Grimsby to the south. With its timeworn quay, weathered boats bobbing gently in the bay, and a stretch of golden sand beach, Old Grimsby invites visitors to pause, breathe, and soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
📍 Walk Starting Point (What3Words):
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🗺️ Full Map of All Walks, Drives, and My Ever-Growing To-Do List:
google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1Dxlo3YploaUGmdgXjt2dFO8VQ-J98M4n&ll=49.95287221240292%2C-6.338948582726642&z=15
📽️ Walk Stats
• Walk #288
• Time: 1:15pm – 1st May 2025, English Spring
• Difficulty: ⭐ 1 / 5
• Beauty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐6 / 5
• Steps: 4,644
• Distance: 1.96 Miles / 3.16 km
• Weather: Windy and Sunny! It's about 18 Degrees!
🧍♂️ About Dave’s Walks
Hi, I’m Dave! I’ve spent my whole life in the English countryside, and I absolutely love it. I’m passionate about walking and capturing the beauty of rural England through my camera. I’ve turned that passion into my channel, where I share real-time, uncut walks through villages, towns, trails, and natural landscapes across the UK. There’s no talking, no music—just the peaceful serenity of the countryside. It’s slow TV, with muddy boots.
🧭 New walks every Sunday at 11am GMT (3am PST / 6am EST / 4:45pm IST / 8:45pm ACST).
📊 Channel Milestones at Time of Upload
• Subscribers: 54,190
• Total Views: 9,968,713
• Total Watch Time: 2,831,850 Hours
→ That’s 117,993 Days, over 323.4 Years of viewing!
• Total Distance of all my recorded walks: 713.55 Miles ( 1148.10 km) ( 1,621,724 Steps)
💬 Want to Connect?
Instagram: instagram.com/daves_walks
Facebook: facebook.com/DavesWalks
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David Dale
Rebecca Stuhlmiller
K
Jared York
Nancy
Jez
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Kat
Mollie Quail
Your support covers everything from petrol to overnight stays, parking, and gear—it really helps me keep filming. Thank you!
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DJI Osmo Pocket 2 (Combo Pack): amzn.to/3wpLHMc
Freewell Polarising ND Filters: amzn.to/3N0xQ4C
DJI Action Cam: amzn.to/36yBTUY
DJI Action Cam Spare Battery: amzn.to/3uxMMz1
Extreme Pro 128GB Memory Card: amzn.to/3IqYBMi
Rode Micro Microphone: amzn.to/3L21HIg
Power Bank: amzn.to/3wECH63
These links are affiliated, if you click the link and buy anything at all on amazon, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—so, it’s a win-win!
🖥️ Editing
I use DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 for basic colour correction, mainly to tone down overexposed skies. The videos go straight from camera to YouTube—no cuts, no talking, no fancy business. Just walking.
🏷️ #walking #countryside #englishcountryside #slowtv #notalking #justwalking #coastalwalk #walkingincornwall #scenicwalk #quietplaces #peacefulwalk #cornwallcoast #naturewalks #tresco #islesofscilly #peacefulplaces
☕️ buymeacoffee.com/Daveswalks
🙏 All support is hugely appreciated and it helps me keep the channel going! 💖
🚶♂️ Just Walking – No Talking
Tresco Walk, Part 2 – South to Old Grimsby Along the Western Coast
A serene coastal meander from the polished south of Tresco to the laid-back village of Old Grimsby, hugging the westerly edges of the island. This walk blends manicured paths and wild headland views, with the ever-present hum of the sea never far away. Palms give way to gorse, a subtle unraveling of Tresco’s cultivated calm.
🕰️ Highlights, History & Local Lore
Setting out from the New Grimsby area—Tresco’s southern hub, where the island shop, gallery, and pub create a friendly village atmosphere—the walk begins amid clipped hedges, elegant gardens, and signs beckoning visitors toward the famous Abbey Garden. But the cultivated charm soon softens as the path turns westward, leading into a wilder, more untamed coastal landscape.
The trail hugs the rugged coastline, tracing low granite cliffs and weaving past hidden coves and sandy inlets. Each turn offers expansive views across the sparkling waters to the nearby islands of Samson and Bryher, whose ever-changing tides and cloud-painted skies provide a constantly shifting natural masterpiece. The western coast here feels less manicured, a touch more raw, where wind-shaped gorse and twisted trees lean into the prevailing sea breeze, and seabirds circle overhead on rising thermals.
Along the way, pockets of wildflower meadows burst with colour, while ancient stone walls hint at centuries of island life and agricultural toil. The landscape softens as the path curves northwards, approaching the quaint settlement of Old Grimsby. This quieter, less bustling village contrasts with the busier New Grimsby to the south. With its timeworn quay, weathered boats bobbing gently in the bay, and a stretch of golden sand beach, Old Grimsby invites visitors to pause, breathe, and soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
📍 Walk Starting Point (What3Words):
///offstage.salsa.prepared
🗺️ Full Map of All Walks, Drives, and My Ever-Growing To-Do List:
google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1Dxlo3YploaUGmdgXjt2dFO8VQ-J98M4n&ll=49.95287221240292%2C-6.338948582726642&z=15
📽️ Walk Stats
• Walk #288
• Time: 1:15pm – 1st May 2025, English Spring
• Difficulty: ⭐ 1 / 5
• Beauty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐6 / 5
• Steps: 4,644
• Distance: 1.96 Miles / 3.16 km
• Weather: Windy and Sunny! It's about 18 Degrees!
🧍♂️ About Dave’s Walks
Hi, I’m Dave! I’ve spent my whole life in the English countryside, and I absolutely love it. I’m passionate about walking and capturing the beauty of rural England through my camera. I’ve turned that passion into my channel, where I share real-time, uncut walks through villages, towns, trails, and natural landscapes across the UK. There’s no talking, no music—just the peaceful serenity of the countryside. It’s slow TV, with muddy boots.
🧭 New walks every Sunday at 11am GMT (3am PST / 6am EST / 4:45pm IST / 8:45pm ACST).
📊 Channel Milestones at Time of Upload
• Subscribers: 54,190
• Total Views: 9,968,713
• Total Watch Time: 2,831,850 Hours
→ That’s 117,993 Days, over 323.4 Years of viewing!
• Total Distance of all my recorded walks: 713.55 Miles ( 1148.10 km) ( 1,621,724 Steps)
💬 Want to Connect?
Instagram: instagram.com/daves_walks
Facebook: facebook.com/DavesWalks
☕ Support the Channel
• Become a Channel Member for ad-free early access youtube.com/channel/UCX6CKT9IKip2nKB26HgVjwQ/join
• Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/Daveswalks
• Direct to PayPal: paypal.me/DavesWalks?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB
🙏 A big thank you to the 120+ Coffee Supporters and 160+ Channel Members who've helped so far – it means the world. Recent members include:
David Dale
Rebecca Stuhlmiller
K
Jared York
Nancy
Jez
Tracey Mccann
BrainDarwin Aranda
Kat
Mollie Quail
Your support covers everything from petrol to overnight stays, parking, and gear—it really helps me keep filming. Thank you!
🎥 Equipment I Use
DJI Osmo Pocket 2 (Combo Pack): amzn.to/3wpLHMc
Freewell Polarising ND Filters: amzn.to/3N0xQ4C
DJI Action Cam: amzn.to/36yBTUY
DJI Action Cam Spare Battery: amzn.to/3uxMMz1
Extreme Pro 128GB Memory Card: amzn.to/3IqYBMi
Rode Micro Microphone: amzn.to/3L21HIg
Power Bank: amzn.to/3wECH63
These links are affiliated, if you click the link and buy anything at all on amazon, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—so, it’s a win-win!
🖥️ Editing
I use DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 for basic colour correction, mainly to tone down overexposed skies. The videos go straight from camera to YouTube—no cuts, no talking, no fancy business. Just walking.
🏷️ #walking #countryside #englishcountryside #slowtv #notalking #justwalking #coastalwalk #walkingincornwall #scenicwalk #quietplaces #peacefulwalk #cornwallcoast #naturewalks #tresco #islesofscilly #peacefulplaces
