Walking on Guernsey by Paddy Dillon
Discover the beauty and variety of the Channel Islands on foot with 25 inspiring walks across Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and Herm, offering walkers the chance to explore a unique blend of British charm and Norman-French heritage. Enjoy magnificent scenery, discover ancient castles and prehistoric sites, and encounter a rich diversity of wildlife, with the sea never more than a short distance away. Ideal for beginners and experienced walkers alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guide features 25 routes ranging from 5 to 17km (3 to 11 miles), with options to combine shorter walks for longer adventures, including the spectacular 61km (38 mile) Guernsey Coastal Walk. For those seeking an even greater challenge, the guide includes an overview of the Channel Island Way, a 182km (113 mile) island-hopping route that links the best walking on Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm, and Jersey. This is provided as inspiration and general planning advice, rather than as a detailed stage-by-stage guide. Experience the best of the Channel Islands, from the historic harbour at St Peter Port and the Table des Pions to Alderney’s bird-rich reserves, Sark’s coastal paths, and Herm’s unspoiled beaches. Enjoy year-round walking in Guernsey’s mild climate, warmer than mainland Britain. Spring and autumn offer ideal conditions for peaceful exploration, while summer brings vibrant wildflowers and a lively island atmosphere. Choose from 25 well-planned routes, each with a 1:15,000 States of Guernsey map extract, downloadable GPX files, information on refreshments, accommodation, public transport, route highlights, and practical planning tips. Each walk is easily accessible by public transport, and cars are not needed, especially on the car-free islands of Sark and Herm. Discover Guernsey’s rich heritage as you visit castles, museums, prehistoric sites, churches, and fortifications, with fascinating notes on history, geology, and wildlife along the way. Walks can be linked for longer circuits, including the Guernsey Coastal Walk, or enjoyed as shorter circular routes that reveal contrasting inland and coastal scenery. Experience the varied landscapes of Guernsey, including flower-filled headlands, golden sandy beaches, wooded valleys, and peaceful country lanes, where birdlife is plentiful and every walk offers sweeping sea views. Plan your Channel Islands adventure with confidence and see these beautiful islands from a new perspective. With the definitive Cicerone guidebook in hand, discover why Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and Herm are truly a walker’s paradise, where every path reveals a new adventure and the spirit of the islands is never far away.
Paddy Dillon is a prolific walker and guidebook writer, with over 100 books to his name and contributions to 40 other titles. He has written for several outdoor magazines and other publications and has appeared on radio and television. Paddy uses a tablet computer to write as he walks. His descriptions are therefore precise, having been written at the very point at which the reader uses them. He is an indefatigable long-distance walker who has walked all of Britain's National Trails and several European trails. He has also walked in Nepal, Tibet, Korea and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the US. Paddy is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild and President of the Backpackers Club.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786311306 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786311305 |
| Title | Walking on Guernsey |
| Author | Paddy Dillon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cicerone Press |
| Year published | 2023-06-28 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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