8 Days & 7 Nights

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The Channel Islands: Jersey, Guernsey & Sark

An island-hopping walking adventure on Jersey, Guernsey & Sark.
Incredible coastlines, pretty ports & shaded lanes with hedges of wildflowers.
Sample the traditional fruit loaf with lashings of golden Guernsey butter.
The Jersey War Tunnels, a spooky, yet captivating WWII museum.
Gardens overflowing with subtropical plants and a glorious array of bird life.

The Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Sark are graced with an intriguing blend of British and French influences and you will walk through a wide array of exquisite landscapes, that inspired the Impressionists. Golden sandy beaches and high cliffs, hidden valleys and woodlands, are all latticed with peaceful trails and history has carved out each island’s own unique character. During World War II these islands were the only parts of British soil to be occupied. The many museums on this topic highlight the fortitude of the islanders, who to this day, still govern themselves.

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Day 1 Arrive in St Helier and overnight

Arrive in Jersey, the largest and southern-most of The Channel Islands. Upon arrival in St Helier, Jersey’s capital, settle into your hotel and begin to explore. St Helier’s ancient quarter exposes the horrors of the Reformation. You can also visit the Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery which gives you much historical information about the island.

Overnight St Helier

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Ommaroo Hotel | Hotel

Facing the sea on the Havre des Pas seafront, the Ommaroo Hotel provides individually decorated rooms and beautiful views of the sea and rocky reef. The relaxing sun room provides panoramic views of the sea and the sprawling, rocky reef of Havre des Pas. A full English breakfast is served in the stylish and modern dining room. In the evening, guests can choose from a 3 course table d'hôte dinner menu.

The Royal Yacht | Hotel

The Royal Yacht offers stylish rooms, 2 restaurants and a brasserie cafe. On-site Spa Sirene includes a pool, steam room and beauty treatments. Rooms have a modern design, each featuring an LCD TV with pay movies, a safe and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace, whilst all rooms have a luxury private bathroom. A range of shops, restaurants and galleries are in the immediate area and their Sirocco Restaurant serves a contemporary menu, while Café Zephyr offers outside dining.

Westhill Country House Hotel | Hotel

Set in five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the outskirts of Saint Helier, far enough away from the hustle and bustle of town to be nice and peaceful. All the rooms are comfortable and pleasantly furnished with en-suite bathrooms. There are 2 outdoor pools and a hot tub plus a quiet reading lounge to relax in.

Day 2 La Rocque Harbour Loop Walk via Gorey 8 miles / 13 km

Today’s walk not only takes in some fascinating sights but it can also be considered a “foodie walk”, as it is focused in the parish of Grouville, where much of Jersey’s home-grown food is produced.

Take a local bus to La Rocque Harbour, where the French last attacked Jersey in 1781 and from the North Tower you can see (at low tide) many oyster farms. Pass a couple of farm shops and spot migrating birds as you walk. Explore Gorey Castle, built in 1204 before heading inland again to the small village of Gorey and then back via quiet country lanes to La Rocque.

Ascent: +110m (+360ft) / Descent: -110m (-360ft)

Overnight St Helier

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Ommaroo Hotel | Hotel

The Royal Yacht | Hotel

Westhill Country House Hotel | Hotel

Day 3 Transfer to Jersey War Tunnels. Walk to St Aubin 5 miles / 8 km

A short transfer brings you to the Jersey War Tunnels, a fascinating museum, which tells the story of the German occupation of the island in WWII.

Today’s walk takes you through St Peter’s Valley which has wooded areas but also crosses the high ground between them. The final part of your walk leads you to the coast and from here you can walk around the bay to the pretty harbour of St Aubin, your next overnight stop.

Ascent: +60m (+200ft) / Descent: -95m (-315ft)

Overnight St Aubin

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Old Court House Inn | Bed and breakfast

Located in the heart of St Aubin’s overlooking the pretty harbour, the Old Court is all about timeless old-world charm combined with modern features to provide a fantastic “boutique style” place to eat, drink and stay. Their restaurant is the perfect setting to enjoy their speciality seafood, it’s always fresh and whenever possible locally sourced. The Westward pub offers two bar areas, including one made from the original tender to the famous Westward ship.

Somerville Hotel | 4 Star | Hotel

Nestled on a hillside overlooking the picturesque harbour of St. Aubin with its restaurants, shops and pubs, this charming hotel is set within award-winning gardens. They have an outdoor swimming pool and terrace from which there are spectacular views. Good food is part of daily life at the Somerville Hotel. Their chefs use seasonal local produce to create an extensive menu which is complemented by a list of fine wines.

St Magloires Guesthouse, St Brelades, Jersey

St Magloire Guest House | Guest House

Situated on Jersey's south coast, the St. Magloire was built in the 1640's and is a short stroll away from golden sands and clear blue waters. All rooms are en-suite with comfortable beds, Sky satellite channels and wi-fi throughout. A full English cooked breakfast is provided in the morning. In the evenings you can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the harbour before sampling local cuisine in the many restaurants and bars that the village has to offer.

Day 4 Loop walk via Noirmont Point, Ouaisné and Brelade’s Bay 6.5 miles / 10.5 km

A wonderful day of walking awaits! Begin in St Aubin and follow trails to Noirmont, which was heavily fortified during the German occupation. Pass a wetland nature reserve located in Ouaisné and the Cotte de St Brelade Cave where Neanderthal remains have been found. This walk is interesting, varied and relatively easy.

Ascent: +115m (+380ft) / Descent: -115m (-380ft)

Overnight St Aubin

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Old Court House Inn | Bed and breakfast

Somerville Hotel | 4 Star | Hotel

St Magloire Guest House | Guest House

Day 5 Transfer by ferry to St Peter Port. Explore Guernsey

After your ferry ride (1 hour) to St Peter Port, Guernsey’s capital, drop your bags at your hotel before exploring this picturesque port which has been busy since Roman times! Stroll down its quaint cobbled streets and through the multitude of colourful sub-tropical gardens. Constantly on view is Castle Cornet which has stood guard over the town for 800 years.

Please be aware that there is generally only one or two ferries sailing a day to St. Peter Port in Guernsey - the times can vary drastically from early in the morning till 20:00 in the evening. This may disrupt your plans to have a full free day in Guernsey to explore. We, therefore, recommend checking the ferry timetables (on the Condor Ferries website) in advance and arranging your dates accordingly to avoid disappointment.

Overnight St Peter Port

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Duke of Normandie Hotel | Hotel

This hotel has an enviable location in the heart of St Peter’s Port and is situated within a quiet courtyard. The 37 rooms and all are stylishly furnished to the highest standard. The Pickled Pig is a new ‘Gastro Pub’ situated on the ground floor of the hotel building. There is a quirky and intimate feel to the pub which offers a varied menu full of home-made dishes including favourites such as; Beer Battered Fish & Chips and 100 % Guernsey Beef Burgers.

Les Rocquettes | Hotel

Hotel accommodation at Les Rocquettes Hotel Guernsey consists of a total of fifty rooms. All rooms are en-suite with bath and overhead shower, flat screen TV, clock radio, hairdryer, beverage tray, telephone and safe. The Oak Restaurant opens daily for breakfast and dinner, and also for lunch on Sundays. Each morning you can enjoy a selection from the buffet as well as a freshly cooked full Guernsey breakfast.

Fermain Valley Hotel | Hotel

The Fermain Valley Hotel is a luxurious boutique 4 star Guernsey Hotel with fantastic facilities and stunning views. The hotel has 45 bedrooms influenced by the natural beauty of the valley. They luxurious and stylish rooms are furnished to the high standard seen throughout the hotel. The hotel offers mouth-watering dining options to suit all tastes. They award winning chefs have created thoughtfully crafted menus for both the Rock Garden Steakhouse and Ocean Restaurant.

Day 6 La Rousse Tower to St Peter Port 6.5 miles / 10.5 km

After a short local bus ride to La Rousse Tower begin walking along the wild and beautiful northern coast of Guernsey, which is this island’s heartland of WWII history. However, La Rousse Tower and several other fortifications en route were actually built to protect the island from an invasion by Napoleon.

Amble around crescent bays, edged with reeds and nature reserves before making your way down the east coast where, on a clear day, you can see views over to Herm, Sark and even to the shores of France!

Ascent: +50m (+280ft) / Descent: -65m (-280ft)

Overnight St Peter Port

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Duke of Normandie Hotel | Hotel

Les Rocquettes | Hotel

Fermain Valley Hotel | Hotel

Day 7 Ferry to Sark. Sark Circular Walk 4.5 miles / 7.5 km

Board your ferry in St Peter Port and be transported to Sark in about one hour. As this island is only pedestrianised (no motorised vehicles allowed!) today’s experience will be unique. The walk leads you to some of the most popular spots, such as La Coupé, a natural isthmus, joining Little and Big Sark. Also, view the stunning scenery from the elevated central plateau.

This afternoon board your ferry back to Guernsey and enjoy your final evening in St Peter Port.

Ascent: +85m (+280ft) / Descent: -85m (-280ft)

Overnight St Peter Port

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Duke of Normandie Hotel | Hotel

Les Rocquettes | Hotel

Fermain Valley Hotel | Hotel

Day 8 Onward Travel

THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 20kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 20kg is equivalent to 182 bananas. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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Is it for me?

This tour is an island-hopping adventure full of culture and history (in particular WWII), with intriguing walks through a variety of terrain, such as beaches, cliffs, woodlands and shady lanes. Stay in charming hotels and guest houses in pretty port towns and indulge in the good life, sampling the local gastronomy at breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Trip Type:

Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!

Activity:

Multi Centre Walking | With a mix of loop and point-to-point walks stay 2 or 3 nights in one place which offers the chance to slow down and really explore a destination.

This trip is suitable for:

Solo Travellers

The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years

Ideal if you have an interest in:

Islands

Grade & Terrain

This tour is graded easy to moderate. The trails are a combination of dirt trails, gravel tracks and quiet country roads. In Jersey, there are 45 miles of “green lanes” where the maximum speed of traffic is only 15mph and where priority is given to walkers. In Sark, there are no motorised vehicles and in Guernsey, your walk is on the coastal path. This tour is suitable for walkers with good physical fitness.

Accommodation & Meals Navigation What's Included

Included

7 Nights accommodation in 2* and 3* hotels and guest houses
7 Breakfasts
Luggage transfers
Ferries (Jersey to Guernsey, Guernsey to Sark round trip)
Detailed information pack, route notes and maps
Access to the Macs Adventure Smartphone App
24/7 telephone support from our UK office

Excluded

Travel insurance (required)
Travel to St Helier and from St Peter’s Port
Lunches & Dinners
Drinks and snacks
Taxi transfers or public transport should you need to skip a stage
Personal equipment

Extras

Private transfers
Additional nights before, during and after the walk

When to go Travel & Transfers

Getting to the Start

You can get to Jersey by fast ferry or by flying. Jersey Airport is served by a few different airlines, such as Flybe and Easyjet and they fly from varying locations in the UK. The airport is 5 miles away from St Helier, but easily accessible by bus. Bus travel information and schedules are located on the Liberty Bus website. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. You can also take a taxi.

St Helier is also accessible by ferry from either Poole, Portsmouth or Weymouth and from the French mainland in St Malo. Condor Ferries is the operator of these ferries and will find schedules and costs on their website. Upon arrival into the port of St Helier it is only a 5-10 minute walk to the town centre.

Please note: Ferries may not always be available daily throughout the season. We will try our best to accommodate your first choice of date, but this may need to be changed according to availability. We recommend calling the team to discuss this before booking your trip with us online.

Getting from the End

Guernsey Airport is served by three different carriers, Flybe (who fly to numerous UK airports from Guernsey), Aurigny and Blue Islands (flying from Southampton). Guernsey Airport is only a few miles away from St Peter’s Port and there are numerous bus services that will take you there. For more information on schedules please visit the Guernsey Buses website. You can also catch a taxi from your hotel.

It is also possible to get from St Peter’s Port by ferry. Condor Ferries operates to Poole, Portsmouth in the UK and to St Malo in France. There is also a passenger-only ferry to various ports in Normandy during the summer months, operated by Manches Iles Express.

You can walk or take a taxi from your hotel to the port.

Baggage Transfer

Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.

When taking the ferry from Jersey to Guernsey it is required that you take your luggage with you on the ferry. When you arrive in St Peter’s Port you will also need to take your luggage to the first hotel. Therefore we highly recommend that you only bring one medium-sized suitcase in anticipation of this.

Info & FAQ

General Information

The distances and ascents/descents are approximations of the recommended routes.

Equipment

Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example. proper rain gear, sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has detailed advice and a kit list on what to take. This includes good waterproof gear, walking shoes/boots, and lots of other useful bits and bobs.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.