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Autumn walking festival

23 SEPT - 08 0CT 2017
VisitGuernsey PO Box 23, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 3AN T: +44(0) 1481 723552 E: [email protected] www.visitguernsey.com/walkingfestival
WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN WALKING FESTIVAL 2017!
For the next 16 days over 50 walks will take place around the island, all led by the Bailiwick of Guernsey Accredited Guides.
There are walks every morning, afternoon and some evenings. From short to long and all day walks, easy ambles and more testing rambles, learn all about the islands of Guernsey, Lihou, Herm and Sark. And there is a lot to learn!
From folklore to history through the ages, heroic tales to the lives of Guernsey residents and visitors, military history to the German Occupation, our stunning cliffs to our historic capital; all is revealed during our island strolls.
These guided walks are the perfect way for visitors to connect with the island and for locals to reconnect with their island home.
SPRING WALKING FESTIVAL 2018 (12- 28 May 2018)
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buses:See buses.gg for bus routes and timetables
Reservations & Contact:Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your place. See individual walks for contact details. For questions and feedback about the Walking Festival, please contact [email protected]/ 07781 127422.
Key to walks:Ability level
EASY: Flat roads or paths. Lots of stops to look at interesting things and to hear interesting stories and facts.
Medium: These walks may include roads and paths but expect uneven tracks, cliff paths, steps or medium slopes along the way. You should wear appropriate shoes.
Ramble: Hills, steps and a bit of clambering will add to your enjoyment of these walks which may also be longer than normal. Appropriate footwear essential.
The Jewel in the Crown of the Channel Islands is St Peter Port, a photogenic town with as colourful a history as anyone could imagine. It cries out to be explored. Daily walks take different routes, most days, where the fascinating history of this medieval town can be discovered. Daily town walks run up until the end of October 2017. These start from the Guernsey Information Centre, St Peter Port, at 10.30am. Also Tues and Thurs at 2:30pm. 8, no need to book.
Coastal walks operate every Saturday from April -September. Join an Accredited Guide for a stunning 2 hour ramble around our coasts. Each Saturday of the month features a different location. 1st - Pembroke, 2nd - LEree, 3rd - Jerbourg, 4th - Pleinmont, 5th - Vazon - for further details go to guernseyguidedtours.com. 8pp no need to book in advance.
The Guild has more than 50 experienced guides.Each has their own specialities offering tours including coastal, inland and town walks, historical, nature and the arts, private groups, themed nights, corporate functions, educational and excursions. Silver and Gold accreditations are awarded to Guides following a stringent training and assessment programme.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this brochure is accurate. Neither the States of Guernsey nor its partners can be held responsible for any errors or omissions or the result thereof.
Guided tours are available all year round either scheduled or on request, see website and individual Guide profiles for further details. www.guernseyguidedtours.com
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WALKING FESTIVAL 2017
Sat 23 September10.30am 12.30pm St Matthews Church & Foundress 11.15am 2.15pm Blooming Sark1.15pm 4.15pm Discover Lihou Island2.30pm 4.30pm Coastal Walk - Pleinmont
Sun 24 September10.30am Midday Debts, Duals & Days of Leisure2.00pm 5.00pm Secret St Pierre du Bois2.30pm 5.00pm The Military History of LAncresse & Pembroke2.30pm 5.00pm Invaders, Raiders, Abreuveurs. and Artists
Mon 25 September9.30am 12.30pm Le Vingtaine de LEpine 11.00am 2.00pm Herm Above & Beyond2.00pm 4.00pm Secrets of the Forest 7.30pm 9.00pm The Mysterious Streets of St Peter Port
Tues 26 September10.30am 12.30pm Far West - Fortifications & Footmen2.00pm 4.30pm By George - its a Fort! Wed 27 September 9.30am 11.00am Secrets of Saumarez Park2.30pm 4.30pm Guernsey
Thurs 28 September9.30am 12.30pm Hitlers Island Madness2.30pm 4.30pm Crows and Dignitaries
Fri 29 September10.00am Midday Life in the Vale, from Bread to Books2.00pm 4.00pm Walking in Renoirs Footsteps5.00pm 7.15pm Victor Hugos World
Sat 30 September9.30am 12.30pm Of Cliff Path and Islands View10.00am 11.30am The Secrets of the Mirus Gun Battery11.00am 1.00pm The Ups and Downs of Herm2.30pm 4.30pm Coastal Walk - Vazon2.30pm 5.00pm Life and Work in Old Guernsey
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Sun 1 october9.30am 12.30pm Ten Parishes on a Sunday- Part 12.00pm 4.30pm Ten Parishes on a Sunday- Part 21.30pm 4.30pm North East for 2 Forts 2.30pm 4.30pm Guernsey 2.30pm 4.30pm A Tale of Two Churches
Mon 2 october10.00am 12.15pm A Saunter through the Centre2.00pm 3.30pm 7 Lamps, A Few Bills and A Kidnap
Tues 3 october1.30pm 3.30pm Ready or Not 2.30pm 5.00pm The Secrets and History of the LEree Headland 3.00pm 5.00pm Stones and Bones
Wed 4 october 10.00am 12.30pm Look out - its the Guet2.30pm 5.00pm Invaders, Raiders, Abreuveurs. and Artists7.30pm 9.00pm The Mysterious Streets of St Peter Port
Thurs 5 october9.30am 11.30am The Secret Garden11.00am 2.00pm Herm Above & Beyond 10.30am 12.30pm Old Vazon: Its History & People
Fri 6 0ctober9.30am 12.15pm Gentry and La GranMere2.45pm 5.30pm Back to the Future Sat 7 october10.30am 12.30pm Far West - Fortifications & Footmen10.30am Midday Debts, Duals & Days of Leisure3.00pm 5.00pm James Dreams, Conflicts and Catastrophes Sun 8 october10.40am 12.40pm Crows and Dignitaries2.00pm 4.00pm Secrets of the Forest2.00pm 4.00pm Walking in Renoirs Footsteps
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At a glance schedule

23 SeptST MATTHEWS CHURCH AND FOUNDRESSMeeting point: St Matthews Lytch Gate, Rue de la LandeSilver Accredited Guide: Peter GuilbertTime: 10.30am-12.3opm T. 07781 157 077 E. [email protected] Length of walk: 1 mile Ability: easy (Perrys ref: 14 1D Buses 42, 91, 92)An introduction to the circumstances leading to the building of the church and its foundress Marianne Carey. We also explore the church and its furnishings, the churchyard and learn about the history of some of its interesting inhabitants. Price: 8 23 SeptBLOOMING SARKMeeting point: Sark Information Centre finishing at the Seigneurie GardensSilver Accredited Guide: Malcolm ClealTime: 11.15am-2.15pm t: 07781 105 773 E: malcolm _ [email protected] of walk: 2.5 miles Ability: MediumA chance to see Sarks Gold Standard floral entry in the 2017 National Britain in Bloom Competition, following the route shown to the judges. This walk is run in conjunction with the Sark Community Blooms Floral Group and has one of the 2016 Floral Guernsey judges in attendance. Price: 8 (ferry not included entry into the Seigneurie Gardens is extra if required)
23 Sept DISCOVER LIHOU ISLANDMeeting point: Car Park below Fort Saumarez, LEree coast road Gold Accredited Guide: Gill Girardtime: 1.15pm-4.15pm T: 07781 104 094 E: [email protected] Length of walk: 2.5 miles Ability: Ramble (Perrys ref: 12 A5 Buses 91, 92, 93, 94, 61)Walk on the Lihou Headland and discover Neolithic remains, German trenches and specialised habitats before walking on a cobbled causeway across the seabed to the most westerly of the Channel Islands. Wild, un-spoilt and very special. Price: 8 per person plus 2 extra for tea and gche (please order at time of booking)
23 SeptCOASTAL WALK PLEINMONTMeeting point: Pleinmont Bus stop Silver Accredited Guide: Ann OutramTIME: 2.30pm-4.30pm T: 07781 102 147 E: [email protected] Length of walk: 3 miles Ability: rAmble (Buses 61, 91, 92, 93, 94)Part of this seasons programme of weekly coastal walks operating every Saturday afternoon throughout summer. A 2 hour ramble around the headland. See guernseyguidedtours.com for information. Price: 8
24 Sept, 7 OctDEBTS, DUALS & DAYS OF LEISUREMeeting point: Opposite Duke of Richmond Hotel, St Peter PortSilver Accredited Guide: Rosemary FergusonTIME: 10.30am-Midday T. 07781 108 191 E. [email protected] of walk: 2 miles Ability: medium (Perrys ref: 17 F4)Explore some of St Peter Ports much loved parks and gardens and hear about some of the people who made them
what they are today. Price: 8
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24 SeptemberSECRET ST PIERRE DU BOISMeeting point: St Peters Post Office Car ParkSilver Accredited Guide: Andy Walkertime: 2.00pm-5.00pm T: 07911 729 731 E: [email protected] of walk: 3.5 miles Ability: Medium (Perrys ref: 27 G1 Bus 71, 93) A rural walk in St Pierre du Bois with green lanes and Golden Guernseys, fabulous farms and f lak fortifications, colombiers and chapels - and a witch for good measure!
Price: 8
24 Sept THE MILITARY HISTORY OF

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