Sark

Sark is a small island just a short distance from Guernsey in the English Channel. Interestingly, it was only just recently a “royal fief” as the island is owned by one person with anyone living there paying rent to him. Cars are banned here so bicycles are the way to get around but nowadays this does include e-bikes.

Most commercial activity is on “The Avenue”, the main road on the island. It has a post office, several shops and places to eat as well as bicycle rental shops in the surrounding area. The tourist information office and museum (with public toilets) is located at the end the Avenue beside the “Fleur du Jardin” restaurant. There are pubs and other places to eat throughout the island but be aware that in the off-season they may not all be open.

We loved it when we visited and would be interested in staying at one of the few B&Bs on the island. It is a very peaceful place.

The primary way to get to Sark is to catch a ferry from St Peter Port in Guernsey. Ferries run regularly every hour or so throughout the day.

Make sure you do not miss the ride back…As the island is basically a tall rock in the middle of the ocean the ferry arrives at a rocky pier at the bottom meaning you have to climb up to the top along a very steep track unless you catch a seat on the “toast rack” - a trailer towed by a team of horses up the hill which charges a small fee. It is recommended you use this as the walk can be quite difficult.

Without any cars, the only way of really getting around on your own is probably by bicycle and there are several places to rent from on the island. These will also rent e-bikes.

The distances are a bit big to walk particularly if you are only visiting for a day. If you want a tour check out the horse carts at the top of the road from the ferry where they are waiting generally after each ferry arrives.

Most of what people do on Sark is just wander around and enjoy the pretty scenery though the amazing causeway at “La Coupée” is probably the most photographed area of the island - A track across a narrow concrete bridge with sheer drops on either side down to the ocean below (bicyclists are required to walk their bikes across and note there is are public toilets on the north end).

Some pictures from my recent trip to Sark in October 2026…

For further information, please see:

• Life on Sark - My review of this fascinating book providing unique insight into what it is like to live on the island
• Isle of Sark - The official web site for the island
• Sark - The Wikipedia article