Guernsey Spring and Autumn Walking Festivals

09/01/2024

Thank you to the Guernsey Press for a great write up about our Town Walks and the Spring Walking Festival 😀

02/10/2023

Well, that's a wrap!

Thank you to everyone who was involved in this year's Autumn Walking Festival and supported this event.

Save The Date!
Saturday 25 May - Sunday 9 June 2024
Spring Walking Festival 2024

🙂

29/09/2023

Sunday's Walks

Cows By The Coast
10.00am - 11.00am
Dave Bartram

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/cows-by-the-coast/

Steps & Secret Alleyways
2.00pm - 4.15pm
Andy Walker

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/steps-secret-alleyways/

Please contact guides directly for more information and bookings

28/09/2023

Saturday's tour

Herm, Around & Beyond
11.00am - 3.00pm
Malcolm Cleal
https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/herm-around-and-beyond/

Jerbourg Coastal Walk: Abreuvoirs, Bunkers & Crab Pots
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Dave Bartram
https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/2023-coastal-walk-series/

27/09/2023

Friday's Walks

Tantalising Tales of St Peter Port
10.30am - 12.00pm
Soo Wellfair

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/tantalising-tales-of-st-peter-port/

Panzers Over Petit Bot
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Korinne Le Page

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/panzers-over-petit-bot/

26/09/2023

Thursday's Walks

Legends of L'Eree
10.00am - 12.00pm
Rosalyne Le Huray

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/legends-of-l-eree/

A Saunter Through The Centre
1.30pm - 4.30pm
Andy Walker

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/a-saunter-through-the-centre/

Please contact guides directly for more information and bookings

26/09/2023

This brave group of 21 joined gold accredited guide Soo Wellfair on her Spook-tacular Tour of St Peter Port last night 👻

Still lots of fantastic walks available on this year's festival so keep any eye on the schedule and pick a walk...or 2...or more...before it's too late 😊

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/

24/09/2023

Tuesday's Walks:

The Secret of Sark's La Seigneurie
11.15am - 3.30pm
Malcolm Cleal
https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/the-secrets-of-sark-s-la-seigneurie/

Forts and Forests, Heroes and Villains
Time TBC - please contact guide
Jean Bishop
https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/forts-forests-heroes-villains/

Abreuvoirs, Bunkers and Crab Pots
3.00pm - 5.00pm
Dave Bartram
https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/abreuvoirs-bunkers-and-crab-pots/

Please contact guides directly for more information and bookings

24/09/2023

A fabulous 14 joined gold accredited guide Soo Wellfair on her Hermlore tour this morning 🌞

23/09/2023

Monday's Tours

By George, It's a Fort! (St Peter Port)
09.30am - 12.30pm
Andy Walker
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07911 729731

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/by-george-it-s-a-fort/

A Spook-tacular Tour of St Peter Port
6.30pm - 8.00pm
Soo Wellfair
Email [email protected]

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/a-spook-tacular-tour-of-st-peter-port/

Please contact guides directly for more information and bookings

23/09/2023

Read about silver accredited tour guide Dave Bartram and his Autumn Walking Festival tours in today's press 🙂

You can find Dave's walks, as well as many other fascinating guide tours here;

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/

22/09/2023

Sunday's Walks:

Hermlore: The Folklore of Herm
11.00am - 1.00pm
Soo Wellfair
Email: [email protected]

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/hermlore-the-folklore-of-herm/

Walking in the Footsteps of Renoir & Victor Hugo (St Martin)
2.00pm - 4.30pm
Korinne Le Page
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07839 200553

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/walking-in-the-footsteps-of-renoir-and-victor-hugo/

Please contact guides directly for more information, bookings etc

21/09/2023

Check out this great article showcasing the Autumn Walking Festival 🙂

Soo Wellfair spends her time researching, writing, walking, and talking so who better to meet for a chat about the Autumn Walking Festival.

21/09/2023

Saturday's Tours:

Secrets of Saumarez Park: Discover the Walled Garden
10:00 - 12:00
Eric Grimsley
Tel: 01481 255229

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/secrets-of-saumarez-park-discover-the-walled-garden/

Cobo: Casements, Canals & Curios
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Andy Walker
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07911 729731

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/cobo-casemates-canals-curios/

Please contact guides directly for more information, bookings etc

20/09/2023

Friday's walks:

On The Beaten Track in St Sampson
9.30am - 12.45pm
Andy Walker
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07911 729731

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/on-the-beaten-track-in-st-sampson/

In Victor Hugo's Footsteps (St Peter Port)
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Gill Girard
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07781 104094

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/in-victor-hugos-footsteps/

The Might of Fort George: From Cornfields to Palaces
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Bryan Pill
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07911 735208

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/the-might-of-fort-george-from-cornfields-to-palaces/

Please contact guides directly for more information, bookings etc

20/09/2023

A day in the life of a busy tour guide!! This is one of our gold accredited guides, Rosalyne Le Huray being filmed for a local news segment on the Autumn Walking Festival.

You can join Rosalyne on a coastal walk of Pembroke this Saturday at 2pm!

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/2023-coastal-walk-series/

The news segment is due to be shown on tonight's ITV Channel Islands News at 6pm

19/09/2023

The rain didn't deter this group of brave walkers on this evening's Spook-tacular Tour of St Peter Port with Soo Wellfair Tours 👻

Missed it? Don't worry as there is a second date available on 25th September. Please email [email protected] to book your space 👻

19/09/2023

Thursday's Walks:

Daily Town Walk - Guernsey Information Centre
10.30am - 12.00pm

https://guernseyguidedtours.com/news/7-guided-walks-around-st-peter-port

Vraic & Ruin (L'Eree)
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Nev Jehan
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07839 102142

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/vraic-and-ruin/

Please contact guides directly for more information, bookings etc

18/09/2023

Are you a fan of Victor Hugo or curious about his time in Guernsey? Then you must not miss "In Victor Hugo's Footsteps" with gold accredited tour guide, Gill Girard this Friday!

Learn all about Victor Hugo's time in Guernsey while he was here as a political exile.

Friday 22nd September
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Meet outside the Tourist Information Centre
£10 per person
To book call or text Gill on 07781 104094

18/09/2023

Wednesday's Walks...

Bridge To My Land (Saumarez Park to Cobo)
9.30am - 1.00pm
Eric Grimsley
Tel: 01481 255229

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/bridge-to-my-land

Occupation Heroes (St Peter Port)
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Soo Wellfair
Email: [email protected] (booking essential)

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/occupation-heroes/

Please contact guides directly for more details, bookings etc

17/09/2023

Tuesday's walks:

10.30am -12.00
Daily town walk from outside the Guernsey Information Centre
https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/guided-walks-around-st-peter-port/

Spook-tacular Tour of St Peter Port
6.30 - 7.30pm
FULLY BOOKED!
Unfortunately this date is fully booked but there are still spaces on the 25th September tour. Bookings only.
Soo Wellfair
Email: [email protected]

16/09/2023

Monday's walks:

18th September 2023

10.00am - 11.00am
Cows by the Coast
Dave Bartram
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07781 168529

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/cows-by-the-coast/

1.30pm - 4.30pm
Lihou Island Adventure
Bryan Pill
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07911 735208

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/lihou-island-adventure/

Please contact guides directly for more information, bookings etc

15/09/2023

Sunday's Guided Walks:

Hidden Gems of Guernsey (Cobo)
10.30am - 12.00pm
Korinne Le Page
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07839 200553

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/hidden-gems-of-guernsey/

Steps & Secret Alleyways (St Peter Port)
2.00pm - 4.15pm
Andy Walker
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07911 729731

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/steps-secret-alleyways/

The WW2 German Occupation of the Jerbourg Peninsular
4.00pm - 6.00pm
Tim Osborne
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07781 121650

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/the-ww2-german-occupation-of-the-jerbourg-peninsula/

Please contact guides directly for more information, bookings etc

15/09/2023

Gold accredited tour guide, Rosalyne Le Huray has some fantastic walks planned for this Autumn's walking festival. Please contact Rosalyne for more info 🙂

14/09/2023

What's On?
Saturday September 16th

10.00am - 12.00pm
A Literary Tale Told in Ten Parts, St Peter Port
https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/a-literary-tale-told-in-10-parts-a-guernsey-tale/

2.00pm - 4.00pm
Rocks, Reefs & Alleyways, St Peter Port
https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/rocks-reefs-alleyways/

2.00 - 4.00
L'Eree Coastal Walk
https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/2023-coastal-walk-series/

Please contact guides directly for more information or if booking is required (please check individual listings)

13/09/2023

Just a few days to go now!!! Clear your diaries and come walking with one of our fantastic accredited guides. The full schedule can be found at https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/

If you prefer a "hard" copy, brochures can be found at the Guernsey Information Centre.

Keep an eye on this page for regular updates on what's coming up 👁

11/09/2023

Some of the tours on offer in this year's Autumn Walking Festival, with Gold Accredited Guide Soo Wellfair. Please email [email protected] for bookings or visit facebook.com/soowellfairtours

11/09/2023

Check out today's press for Shaun Shackleton's great write up on this year's Autumn Walking Festival (Sept 16th - Oct 1st)

For more information visit:

https://www.visitguernsey.com/experiences/events/autumn-walking-festival/

24/08/2023

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!

Great news...two fantastic tours have been added to the Autumn Walking Festival schedule. Silver Accredited guide Jean Bishop is offering the following walking tours:

Forts and Forests, Heroes and Villains
Tuesday 26th September
9.30am - Vazon (Vista's)

Frescoes, Stained Glass, Waterways
Wednesday 27th Sept
9.30am - St Saviour’s Reservoir

For more information please contact Jean directly:

https://guernseyguidedtours.com/guide/jean-bishop

17/08/2023

AUTUMN WALKING FESTIVAL SEPT 16TH - OCT 1ST

It's only just under a month until the 2023 Autumn Walking Festival begins...so pop Saturday 16th September in your diaries!! We have a great schedule of walking tours lined up for you, all with fully accredited tour guides. The festival runs until Sunday October 1st and includes walks to cover a wide range of subjects, interests and locations. Perhaps you'd enjoy a spooky evening town walk around St Peter Port? Or go on an adventure to Sark to learn about the WW2 history of our sister island? Or perhaps you'd like to find out all about our lovely conservation herd of Guernsey steers? There are many other tours to choose from, all of which are detailed in this year's printed brochure, which can be found at the Guernsey Information Centre as well as many local hotels. An online version can be found here:
https://www.visitguernsey.com/media/imxkno2h/autumn-walking-festival-guide-2023.pdf

Please get in touch with the individual guide to book your space to avoid disappointment.

Happy Walking!!
The AWF Team