In and around Alderney
The third largest of the Channel Islands, Alderney is unspoiled, peaceful, natural and totally refreshing.
Imagine a little island - just one and a half miles wide and three and a half miles long with just over two thousand
friendly and welcoming inhabitants.
There is something for everyone every week of the year in Alderney - wonderful walks, rough pathways across the common,
long, rugged cliffs, excellent golf and tennis, the golden, sandy and blissfully uncrowded beaches and the pretty town
of St. Anne's.
Web links
Tourist information www.alderney.gov.gg
Timetable
Aurigny operates high frequency daily direct services from Southampton and Guernsey.
Fly to Guernsey from Bristol, London Stansted, London Gatwick, Jersey, Dinard or Manchester, and pick up a
connecting flight to Alderney.
For full flight schedules, visit www.aurigny.com/timetables
Ticket Collection
Aurigny tickets should be collected from the Aurigny Ticket Desk.
What's on
The beautiful church of St. Anne is referred to as 'The Cathedral of the Channel Islands'.
Alderney is small enough for all parts to be reached on foot. In addition to the picturesque cobbled streets and lanes
of St. Anne, Alderney is a haven for wildlife, flora and fauna and offers many interesting and panoramic walks across cliff
paths, roads and lanes to nature reserves and common land. A series of guided walks is organised by the Alderney Wildlife
Trust and the Alderney Society. Boxing Day walk - meet at the Trust office at 14.00. Call 01481 822935.
Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Island's picturesque and testing 9-hole course, arguably one of the most scenic courses
around. Hired clubs and trolleys are always available, green fees are the lowest in the Channel Islands and one seldom has
to wait. Call 01481 822835.
Getting around
Road,
There are no traffic lights on Alderney, no roundabouts and no trafifc jams, resulting in a road rage free island!
Guided coach tour, Throughout the season guided coach tours run twice daily and are advertised by the various booking
offices in Victoria Street. The tour lasts 90 minutes and takes you across the island to several breathtaking spots.
Rail,
The Channel Islands' only working railway runs from the harbour up to the north east coast and back again. Call 01481 823580.
Taxi, ABC Taxis 01481 823760, Island Taxis 01481 823823, JS taxis 01481 823181.
Hire car, Contact Aurigny's car rental partne, Braye Hire Cars, on 01481 823881.
Bicycle hire,
One of the easiest ways to get around is by bicycle (or tandem!) Call JB Cycles on 01481 822294,
or Pedal Power on 01481 822286.
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