Description
Four islands, distinct experiences.
Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and Herm offer coastal cliffs, bays, and winding lanes, showcasing a clear blend of British and Norman history. This guide illustrates how to explore these environments on foot, providing a broader island perspective than a guide focusing solely on Guernsey’s most renowned beaches and urban areas during a brief visit.
Day walks and a continuous coastal path.
The selection provides options for short excursions and longer combinations, including the Guernsey Coastal Walk. You can choose individual walks from a fixed base or plan several days along the coast. The book also references the Channel Islands Way, offering a basis for integrating the islands’ walking opportunities into a larger multi-stop holiday.
Detailed maps and practical information.
States of Guernsey maps, presented at a detailed scale, support the route descriptions, alongside advice on transport, accommodation, and execution. Natural features and historical sites are highlighted throughout, from prehistoric traces to more recent installations. Such details facilitate planning rich walking days, while current ferry services and inter-island connections should be verified when booking your journey.
For a flexible holiday at walking pace.
Many routes follow clear paths and minor roads, though coastal sections may feature uneven terrain and greater elevation changes than initially suggested by maps. Weather and transport options also influence which islands are suitable for a particular day. This guide is useful for walkers who wish to choose from various types of routes and take ample time to appreciate the landscape and locations along the way.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Paddy Dillon. English language. 208 pages. Third edition, published in 2023. ISBN 9781786311306.
