SAARK

Running Route

Moderate

12.64 km

289 m

Beginning from the horse rank at the top of the Harbour Hill, run North along leafy avenues and farmland, turning back on yourself after 1.5km toward La Seigneurie. Pass the sole school, Dairy and community centre before turning right at The Avenue (the Island’s hub). People say hello here so do not be alarmed if you find yourself engaged in a lengthy conversation when asking for simple directions. The road/trail South to Little Sark passes picturesque cottages with idyllic views across the Channel before arriving at La Coupee, a majestic path built during WWII bridging the two halves of the Island. A quad busting detour down the (very steep) steps here to Grande Greve Bay is worth the effort and the reward is a perfect swim on your own wild beach! Continuing South, you pass quaint tea shops and the kind of guest houses your Grandparents would be completely at home amongst, before reaching some fantastic coastal paths around Adonis Pool, the Silver Mine ruins and Neolithic Dolmen (currently being used as temporary accommodation by a Ewe and her two lambs when we passed through). Returning to La Coupee, break right and follow the coastal path above Dixcart Bay and through the green valley before eventually arriving back at The Avenue where a Sark cream tea (or possibly local ale) awaits.

Sark is the most unspoilt of the Channel Islands; utterly enchanting, with dramatic cliffs, secluded beaches, and a magical, otherworldly feel. It is like a fairy kingdom somehow separated from modern times.

Created By

Seana Forbes

June 23, 2022·Public

Route and Elevation

Segments

Name	Distance	Elev. Diff.	Avg. Grade
Short Road	0.31 km	-1 m	-0.5%
La Coupee N-S	0.39 km	33 m	1.5%
Dixcart Lane Climb	0.45 km	40 m	8.9%
La Sablonnerie to La Coupee	0.98 km	25 m	0.5%
La Coupee S-N	0.48 km	-44 m	-2.5%