Guernsey, the second-largest island in the Channel Islands, sits 27 miles (43 km) west of the Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy.
It’s the biggest island in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, which also includes Alderney, Herm, Jethou, Lihou, Sark, and numerous smaller islets and rocks. With a population of 63,950, most residents live on Guernsey, which spans a land area of 24 square miles (62 km2).
Rides
Stops and Meeting points
White Rock Café, St. Julian’s Pier, Guernsey GY1 2LN
Speed limit
Maximum speed limit: 40 mph across the island.
30 mph for large goods vehicles (LGVs) over 7,500 kg and cars towing trailers.
20 mph in built-up areas.
In green lanes, where motorized vehicles must prioritize pedestrians and cyclists, the speed limit is 15 mph.
How to get to the Channel Islands
Ferry schedule for the Channel Islands:
- Condor Ferries runs routes from Poole and Portsmouth to both Guernsey and Jersey.
- Ferries from Poole to Guernsey operate four times a week, with the journey taking approximately.
- The ferry from Portsmouth to Guernsey operates six times a week.
- St. Malo to Jersey: About seven times a week.
- St Malo to Guernsey: Approximately six times per week.
Please check before setting off that the places listed here are open before setting off.