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Sunset Coast Cycle

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Guernsey

Sunset Coast Cycle

Easy

4.0

(2)

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Sunset Coast Cycle

01:18

21.1km

80m

Cycling

Discover Guernsey’s renowned sunset coast, where one of the world’s highest tidal ranges reveals sweeping golden sandy beaches. This flat, mixed terrain route hugs the coastline from the enclosed Pembroke Bay in the north to the extensive sands of Rocqauine and Vazon Bay in the south. There are very short…

by Visit Guernsey

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 11.7 km for 90 m

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4.51 km

Rousse Tower

Highlight • Monument

Restored and accessible loop-holed tower built in the 19th Century to defend the island against the threat of a French invasion. This tower has been wonderfully maintained and is complete with replica cannons.

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7.40 km

Port Soif Bay

Highlight • Beach

This little bay is sheltered and almost hidden from the road. It is quiet and lovely for sunbathing & swimming. A small cafe is nearby too.

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8.15 km

Grande Rocque Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

Worth a visit and a quick descent from the bike! The view back over Guernsey and the surrounding huge sandy beaches is just gorgeous!

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9.55 km

Cobo Bay

Highlight • Beach

Here one dream beach follows the next, this is Cobo Bay. There are plenty of restaurants and snack bars right on the street that runs along it. Numerous buses also stop here.

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11.7 km

Fort Hommet

Highlight • Historical Site

A Victorian fortification built to defend against the French and added to in 1942 by the occupying German forces and restored gun site, as operational in 1943-45 with full interpretation. …

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17.7 km

Lihou Island Causeway

Highlight • Structure

Lihou island is only reachable a few times a month when the tide is at its lowest. You have to go there and back within a couple of hours. It's nice to do – a bird paradise!

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20.3 km

Fort Grey

Highlight • Monument

Locals call it the Cup and Saucer, because that's what it looks like. An amazingly entertaining little museum on the history of shipping and accidents on Guernsey, made very informative!

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21.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

3.02 km

2.72 km

1.79 km

1.34 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

2.91 km

1.77 km

433 m

317 m

Elevation

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Friday 4 September

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July 23, 2026

Discover Guernsey’s renowned sunset coast, where one of the world’s highest tidal ranges reveals sweeping golden sandy beaches. This flat, mixed terrain route hugs the coastline from the enclosed Pembroke Bay in the north to the extensive sands of Rocqauine and Vazon Bay in the south. There are very

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Rousse Tower

Port Soif Bay

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Cobo Bay

Fort Hommet

Lihou Island Causeway

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