Day 1.St Peter Port to Le Gouffre 9 Miles.Starting point St Peter port Aquarium.
Start on the coastal path proper by taking the steps, which rise on the left of the
Aquarium entrance and twist their way to the top of the cliff. This easy
path undulates gently up and down through an attractive wooded area. At
about 40 minutes into the walk you come to some steps which descend to
the left and within a short distance arrive at a tee junction,, if you
wish to visit the British Garrison cemetery you now take the steps to
the right and at the top turn right into the cemetery, here you will find
the graves of upwards of one   |
signposted
Calais to the right, take a short detour inland here and visit the small
group of attractive ancient cottages which make up the little hamlet of
Calais, gardeners will appreciate the beautiful gardens .When
the peninsular, that is St Martin's point, comes into view take the path
to the right that rises steeply and zig zags up to the car park on the
top of the Jerbourg peninsular. An easy section of path with fine views
takes you to "Moulin Huet Bay" this is the area that inspired Renoir when
he visited the Island and was where he painted his famous work Pea stacks
. After negotiating a series of steep steps but no route finding difficulties
you arrive at the fine beach at Petit Bot Bay where you can find toilets
and a small caf? that sells beer or pots of tea. Finally rounding the
headland of La Moye point a wide sandy track leads you to the small hamlet
of Le Gouffre which is well hidden in a gorge like setting.