29 July 2011

Coastal Traverse, South Alderney


This time heading in the other direction up the other side of the harbour past more luxury residences .. there seems to have been a major conversion of the old fortifications into summer palaces.
A bit of beach-combing and looking out to the bird sanctuary island.
Around the corner and we approached Fort Clonque - we should stay there some time - it is a Landmark trust building.

Climbing the steep path to avoid the cliffs.
The views looking back were spectacular including Gannet island ... white from Guano
A slight dog leg or two around old WW2 gun emplacements, and around to the back of the airfield.
We could not go down to Telegraph bay as the sign said it was unsafe.
A couple of interesting artifacts - an old threshing machine, and one of a series of earth balls - sculptures around the island.
Back to the hotel via the town again for coffee and sandwiches.
In the evening we went to the local "chippie" for fish and chips - fantastic fresh fish.