Landscapes of Guernsey : With Alderney, Sark and Herm: A Countryside Guide

by DANIEL GEOFF

• ISBN13: 9781856912273
• ISBN10: 1856912272
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Hunter Pub Inc

Summary

This guide covers not only Guernsey, but Alderney, Sark and Herm. Apart from marvellous coastal scenery, there is much to explore of the islands' past. Walkers are particularly well catered for, with many centuries-old paths. Among the relics to be explored are prehistoric burial grounds and remnants of the Occupation during World War II. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 4
Acknowledgements; Books	p. 6
Getting about	p. 7
Picnicking	p. 9
Touring	p. 12
The Coastal Tour	p. 14
St Peter Port
Jerbourg Point
St Martin's
St Andrew's
Icart Point
Petit Bot Bay
Pleinmont
Lihou Island
St Saviour's Reservoir
Cobo Bay
L'Ancresse
Beaucette Marina
St Sampson's
St Peter Port
Walking	p. 20
Where to stay	p. 21
What to take	p. 21
A country code for walkers and motorists	p. 22
Waymarking and maps	p. 23
The Walks
St Peter Port--a town walk	p. 24
St Peter Port to Fermain Bay	p. 27
The Jerbourg Peninsula	p. 29
Moulin Huet Water Lane	p. 32
Renoir's scene--the coast from Icart	p. 34
Petit Bot to Pleinmont	p. 36
Legends around Lihou	p. 40
Saumarez Park and nature trail	p. 42
The north coast	p. 44
St Saviour's and the Millennium Nature Walk	p. 48
The Talbot Valley	p. 52
The enchanting island of Herm	p. 54
The feudal island of Sark	p. 56
Introduction to Alderney	p. 59
Bus routes and frequencies	p. 62
Index	p. 64
Island touring map
St Peter Port town plan	p. 24
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