Walking

With 28.5 miles of spectacular cliff top paths, plus numerous bays, rural lanes and common, Guernsey offers walkers numerous opportunities to explore. Getting out and about on foot is arguably the best way to get a real feel for the island and will allow you to discover much of what makes us so special.

As you walk you’ll be able to see rare, semi-tropical species of plants growing wild, including aloes, Madeira geraniums and Kaffir figs. Alternatively, explore the streets of our capital, Saint Peter Port, and discover how the picturesque town became what it is today.

Accredited guides are available throughout the year for guided walks on most aspects of Island life and in Spring and Autumn there are Walking Festivals. These provide a great opportunity to learn more about the island, providing you with insights that you might otherwise miss.

Guernsey’s temperate climate and variety of habitat makes it an ideal place for many species of bird to nest or visit. There are RSPB walks throughout the spring and summer that will take you to the best places to observe them.


Click here to see our Guided Walks in Guernsey YouTube video

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Various walking literature is available from the Guernsey Information Centre, and so why not pay them a visit during your stay, which includes:

The Must Have Map of Guernsey: with details of floral, environmental and heritage sites, as well as accredited places of interest and activity centres. Available to pick up during your holiday on Guernsey and is free of charge.

The Walking Map of Guernsey: with points of interest along the whole of Guernsey’s coast, as well as two suggested circular walks. Available to pick up during your holiday on Guernsey and is free of charge.

Map of St Peter Port: Five walking routes through the historic town of St Peter Port, with details on points of interest. Available to pick up during your holiday on Guernsey and is free of charge.

Guernsey Coastal Walks and Nature Trails: Sixteen walks throughout the island. Available to buy from The Guernsey Information Centre and other outlets £7.50

The Channel Island Way: The Way covers five of the Channel Islands: Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm and Jersey.  Available to buy from The Guernsey Information Centre and other outlets £9.95
 
While it is easy to gather the Channel Islands under any number of umbrellas, this new 110 mile, island-hopping, walking route dispels the notion that any of the islands are similar to their neighbours. In fact, the further you walk, the more each island asserts its own charm and personality. From the timeless charm of Herm’s Shell Beach to Alderney’s heaving sea bird colony, and Sark with its tractor-drawn taxis, each of the five islands are very much individual.


Travelling between the Islands

There are regular transport links between all of the Islands.

Alderney: Regular flights and occassional ferry (in season) from Guernsey: 
Sark: reached by a 45 minute ferry ride from Guernsey. 
Herm: reached by a 20 minute ferry ride from Guernsey.
Jersey: Regular ferry and flights from Guernsey



Click here for details on carriers to the other islands, as well as details of Tourist Offices.