Shell Beach
Sand made of shells.
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Herm is a small Channel Island about 7.6 km in a straight line east of St Peter Port, Guernsey's capital. It is about 2.2 km long and less than a kilometre wide, with sandy beaches along its northern coast. People first came to Herm in the Mesolithic, and early settlers lived here in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, leaving many tombs from those times, mostly in the north of the island. There are no cars, so visitors explore on foot along paths between fields and hills. Its best-known beach is Shell Beach on the north-east coast, made of tiny seashells, with clear water. A coast path circles the island in a few hours, with views of Guernsey, Sark and small islets, and the little harbour has a few houses and a restaurant. Exploring is free, and the short ferry crossing from St Peter Port is paid. Allow half a day or a full day, bring walking shoes, and fine weather is best for the beaches.
Sand made of shells.
Around the island.
From the Stone Age.
Herm, Guernsey
By ferry from St Peter Port.
No, you get around on foot.