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Fifty guided walks will take place across the Bailiwick during the second half of this month, for this year's Autumn Walking Festival.
Now in its third year, the event is organised by the Bailiwick of Guernsey Guild of Accredited Guides, with support from VisitGuernsey.
The first of the tours kicks off on the 15 September, and they will run through to the 30, but following on from the success of the Spring Walking Festival, the organisers said booking was essential if you want to guarantee a place.
The festival hopes to draw in both locals and visitors to take part in the wide range of tours, each being led by one of 24 accredited gold and silver guides. Up to four inland, coastal and town options will be taking place every day.
All abilities and interests will be catered for incorporating visits to historical hotspots, heritage sites, hidden gems and naturally beautiful locations - many of which are home to significant events that have shaped the Island’s past and present.
New walks have been introduced with quirky local names, such as, ‘Oh My Gâche!’ for food lovers, while popular favourites such as, ‘The Mysterious Streets of St Peter Port’ have returned to the schedule.
Pictured: Walkers on a walk during the spring walking festival 2018.
"Whether you are visiting for the first time or whether you have lived here your whole life, you will feel that you are getting an exclusive insight into all things ‘Guernsey," Carla Bauer, from the Bailiwick of Guernsey Guild of Accredited Guides, said.
She also said the festivals have continued to show positive growth since their launch in 2016: "From 2017’s autumn event, in comparison with the 2018 spring event, we saw a 15% increase in participants, specifically a 17% increase in the number of visitors taking part. This is down to the fact that we are always working hard to ensure the growth of the offering. ‘I’ve lived here for years and I never knew that!’ is something that we often hear amongst locals. It is great to know that we are successfully informing, inspiring and boosting the island’s profile."
Pre-booking is essential to guarantee a place on the Autumn Walking Festival. Prices start from £7.00 per person. The official schedule with instructions on how to book directly with each guide can be downloaded at visitguernsey.com. Or, you can pick up a booklet from the Guernsey Information Centre.
Pictured top: One of the walks from the spring walking festival 2018.
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