Sunflower Landscapes of Guernsey With West Alderney, Sark, and Herm
by Geoff Daniel

From the Sunflower Landscapes Guides series.

An ideal introduction for the first-time visitor, this book also provides new ideas for those who come year after year. Apart from marvellous coastal scenery that's been compared to that of Cornwall and Brittany, there is much to explore of the island's past. For example, you could follow some of Guernsey's 'green lanes' and 'water lanes' -- centuries-old paths once used by pack-horses and donkeys, or follow a route that takes in the relics of prehistoric burial grounds as well as remnants of the German Occupation during World War II. Tim Earl, a local resident and leader of guided walks on the island, also an expert on the island's bird life, has updated this new edition and has contributed a new walk which takes in the island's commemorative Millennium Walk.

Guernsey's coastline provides challenging cliff paths with steep climbs and lots of steps. Elsewhere the walking is very easy, since the terrain is almost level.

A particular feature of the book is the fact that the walking maps are full colour reproductions of the official 1:25000 H.M.S.O. island map (equal in quality to UK Ordnance Survey maps). No other guide to the island includes such extensive use of maps from this source. This map is currently out of print and can no longer be purchased. The extensive coverage of the island's best walking areas largely compensate for present day visitors' inability to buy an O.S. style map of the island.

Best time to walk is in the spring, especially April/May when the spring flowers are out. But walking is enjoyable through to October, and even in the winter months -- if you don't mind showers and bracing breezes.

Where to Stay: the island is so small that it really doesn't matter where you stay, though if you will be relying on the extensive bus services, stay in St Peter Port to avoid having to take a bus there to catch the bus you need each time you want to reach the start of a walk. For walking in the other islands, Alderney would justify an overnight stay (or even a couple of nights) to see all the island offers to walkers, but day excursions to Sark and Herm will give you plenty of time to explore them.)

1 car tour, 16 walks, 12 picnic suggestions for Guernsey; 2 walks and 2 picnic suggestions each for Alderney, Sark and Herm

Plan of St Peter Port

64 pages + touring map

"Best time to walk is in the spring, especially April/May when the spring flowers are out. But walking is enjoyable through to October, and even in the winter months Ð if you don't mind showers and bracing breezes."

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