Hi everyone.

Anybody been camping in Guernsey recently?Were going at the end of this month just wondered what the islands like etc.

Cheers 

Camperman.

Topic title should be Guernsey!

Dunno what I done wrong there!! lol

Not camped there, but been over (my son used to live there)

You can see the whole Island in a day ...... we done 9 attractions in one day lol

The Little Chapel is worth a visit

If I remember right you can't buy alcohol on a Sunday, only when eating out

The Island radio is worth a listen too ........ they have the news every hour and report what happening on the island ........ when we were there ..... the refuse collections were running behind, due to illness ........ and someone had been taking milk off the door step before peeps in a street got up ..... When they have phone in shows, the dj knows everyone he talks too .....

The speed limit is 35 ....... and they have a filter system ... it's easy after a few miles lol

Hope that's of some help and you have a wonderful time ....... we loved over there, once we finally arrived ... but that's another story lol

DRIVING IN GUERNSEY

The roads are narrow, there are special rules, and not all the signs will be familiar to you. The following information highlights the differences between driving in Guernsey and driving in other countries. Please take the time to print this out, bring it with you and read it carefully before you venture onto the roads.

The filter in turn system
Some junctions have filter in turn on a sign and painted on the road. Approach them with care! At these junctions all directions have equal priority. You must only enter the junction in turn with other vehicles. These are also usually box junctions, so you must not enter the box unless your exit is clear.

Yellow stop lines
A yellow line across the exit of a minor road means stop and give way to traffic on the major road. A yellow arrow painted on the road gives warning of a yellow line ahead.

Yellow No Stopping lines
A single yellow line painted along the side of the road or pavement means that vehicles must not stop for any reason other than to avoid an accident.

Maximum speed 35mph
The maximum speed limit in the Island is 35mph (56kph). There are lower speed limits in some areas. In and around the town the speed limit is 25mph (40kph). Remember, however, that these are maximum speeds, not recommended speeds, and in many places a much lower speed is necessary for safe driving.
 

Thanks for that Cas,

cheers,

camperman

Hi hillside,

Thanks for the reply.Victor Hugo's house is on our 'to see' list along with the Little Chapel,German underground hospital,various heritage sites etc.We like our walking,so we are hoping there are plenty of coastal walks to do.We plan to visit Sark as we've heard how nice it is....is it far by boat?Were staying at a campsite in the Fauxquets Valley....do you pronouce that fou ket?Our sixteen year old son is coming with us(an up and coming rock guitarist)and wants to know if there are any pubs/clubs that have live bands on?We're returning from Guernsey to Portsmouth on the Commodore Clipper traditional ferry,have you crossed on this ferry before?

Thanks,

camperman

Hi Cas,

Sorry... car choca,trailer choca dont think the smallest of mice would be able to squeeze in lol 

After thirty odd years of caravanning and tenting were still still buying bits and pieces...be buying a roof box next if were not careful! 

Where are you off to this summer?

All the best,

camperman

Hillside,

Many thanks for all the info posted.Found a few places to see live bands so sons happy!Were going to Sark on one of the days and will probably hire some bikes...just hope they've got tandems cos oh gets a bit wobbly on her own! lol Coastal walks look fab,,just counting the days now... 

Again,many thanks,

camperman.