This walk explores the beautiful floral parish of St Martin's from its ancient church to its grand manor house. As you approach the church, you come across reminder of earlier pagan times in the form of an ancient statue known as 'La Gran'mere du Chimquiere'. She often wears a garland of flowers offered by couples marrying in the church as a symbol of good fortune. This rural route affords an opportunity to admire the indigenous cattle of Guernsey with their distinctive brown and white markings and the ancient troughs where they used to drink. One of the island's finest houses, Sausmarez Manor is reputedly haunted. Guernsey's mild climate enables a great diversity of flora to thrive in its sub-tropical gardens.
The South coast cliffs of this walk offer one of the island's most spectacular viewpoints and were much admired by the likes of Renoir and Victor Hugo. The parish offers many places to stop and eat from hearty lunches in country pubs to kiosks and cafes. Alternatively, pick a bench that overlooks your favourite bay and enjoy a picnic with a view.
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