It’s easy to explore Alderney on foot. From rugged cliff paths carpeted with gorse and wildflowers to quiet sandy bays. Step out and enjoy the island at your own pace with our self-guided walks, all of which are free to pick up as a booklet from the Visitor Information Centre.
Southern Cliffs & Wildlife Bunker
This short walk takes you along the stunning south cliffs and takes about three-quarters-of an-hour. The terrain is mostly gentle but can be more difficult in parts as the path can be quite steep and slippery.
2 miles (3.5 km)
45 minutes
The Gannet Trail
This walk takes in the breathtaking scenery of the south cliffs and the gannets on Les Etacs. It will take about two hours. With a steep incline, it is not for those who have difficulty walking.
4 miles (6.5 km)
2 hours
Zig-Zag & Bonne Terre
This walk takes in some spectacular coastal views of the islet of Burhou, and if you choose the longer walk, a Watermill. With some very steep inclines, it is not for those who have difficulty walking.
3.3 miles (5.3 km)
1 hour 50 minutes
Burhou & Fort Tourgis
This walk takes in some of the islands fascinating fortifications, migrant birds and spectacular views and will take around one-and-a-half hours. The terrain is quite gentle but can be challenging with some slopes and steep sections.
3.5 miles (5.7 km)
1 hour 30 minutes
St Anne's Town Walk
A gentle walk around the historic centre of St Anne, enjoyed any time of the year. This walk takes in prominent public buildings and private residences, as well as the quaint old quarter.
1.1 mile (1.8 km)
45 minutes
Mid Island Walk
This short circular walk explores the heart of the island, with a wooded valley, and takes about one hour. Suitable for pushchairs but with some steep slopes.
1.8 miles (3 km)
45 minutes
Community Woodland Trail
Explore the heart of the island and the Alderney Community Woodland. With some steeper paths, that can sometimes be slightly muddy after rain, this walk should take around one hour and 40 minutes.
3 miles (5 km)
1 hour 40 minutes
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Fort Albert & Bibette Head
A walk that takes you past Alderney’s largest Victorian fort and round a headland that has one of the best views on the island, to the well-preserved German Strongpoint and then on to the northernmost Victorian fort.
3.3 miles (5.3 km)
1 hour 30 minutes
This walk joins the Longis Nature Reserve Trail at the Roman Fort.
Longis Nature Reserve
A circular trail around the Longis Nature Reserve, starting and finishing at the Roman Fort car park. It’s an amazing trail all year round with spring flowering plants, summer resident breeding birds, autumn migrant birds and stunning winter views.
2.5 miles (4 km)
1 hour 30 minutes
La Grande Blaye & Essex Hill
A circular trail around the Longis Nature Reserve, starting and finishing at the Roman Fort car park. It’s an amazing trail all year round with spring flowering plants, summer resident breeding birds, autumn migrant birds and stunning winter views.
2.5 miles (4 km)
1 hour 30 minutes
Blue Plaque Trail
There are a number of blue plaques in Alderney - our version of the English Heritage Blue Plaques seen originally in London - a tribute to some of the most distinguished people who were born in or subsequently lived here on the island. Most of the plaques are in and around the town centre of St Anne and the Blue Plaque Trail leaflet helps you discover more about who these people were.
BLUE PLAQUE LEAFLETCoast Path Challenge
This well-marked coastal path offers 10 miles of breathtaking sea views with countless photo opportunities. The walk will take about 5 hours at a good pace. If taken at a more leisurely stride you can spend a whole day winding along this stunning route, hopping down onto beaches or stopping off at The Old Barn by Longis Bay for lunch. Every path marker along the way has a letter on it. You can choose to enter the ‘challenge’, decipher what words they spell and claim your certificate if correct!
Coast Path Challenge