Cycling in Guernsey

Cycling is a popular way to explore Guernsey. Get off the main roads onto the back lanes known as the Ruette de Tranquilles* where the pace is slow. Be on the lookout for 'Veg Hedge' where the locals place their garden vegetables with an 'honesty box' to take payment.

*Ruettes Tranquilles are designated lanes across the Island with a recommended speed limit of 15 mph. They are open to all traffic but give priority to walkers, cyclists and horse-riders. Together they form a growing network across the following parishes of: Vale, Castel, Forest, St Andrews, St Martins, St Sampsons, St Saviours. Each entry point to a Ruette Tranquille is signposted.

To the right you can download a file describing the routes. Route 1 and Route 11 are closest to Beaucette Marina.

Didn't bring a bike? You can hire a bike or walk the cycling route.

The routes are all on tarmac roads that traverse the varied contours of the Island and have been designed to take in many of the Island’s tourist attractions, as well as refreshment stops. No footpaths or ‘green lanes’ are included and these should be avoided, as should main roads at peak commuter times. All but one of the routes are circular and based on a car park starting point, though they could be joined anywhere along the route as riders choose their own start and finish point.

In total there are 11 cycle routes described. The first 6 are more gentle and rolling routes, with 5 additional routes for a more challenging ride. The routes are discreetly signposted, mostly using existing street furniture. In some places signs will be on walls or timber posts.