Getting around on Sark
Grab your most comfortable pair of walking shoes and dust off your bicycle helmet.
Sark is proud to be a car-free island!
Upon Arrival
Upon arrival at Maseline Harbour your luggage will be carried off the ferry and, if properly labelled, will be delivered straight to your accommodation.
The Tractor Bus will be waiting through the tunnel to carry passengers up Harbour Hill. There is a small fee for the short journey, payable by cash or card.
For those wishing to walk there are three main routes from the Harbour; Harbour Hill path or road, the cliff path via Les Laches and the cliff path via Bluebell Woods.
Please note: At low tide there will be steps up to the quay. If you need mobility assistance this must be pre-arranged.
By Bicycle
Sark has four cycle hires, all located within the Village area. From Electric bikes to regular pushbikes, with a variety of frame sizes and biking accessories, there's something to suit everyone.
Cycling around the island is a very liberating and pleasurable experience as there are no cars or pollution to contend with, only the odd tractor or horse and carriage.
Visitors are reminded to keep to the left when walking and cycling along the main roads and that bicycles must not be ridden along foot or cliff paths for safety reasons.
By Foot
Take your time and explore Sark on foot, at your own pace. There are several walking routes that you can take directly upon arrival at the harbour; the East & Northeast routes.
The whole island is laced with trails and paths that weave through lanes, fields, headlands and woods. Walks along the plateau are mostly flat but to reach the sea involves a hike.
There are shorter loops that can be enjoyed in under an hour or longer walks that take in larger sections of the island. The choice is yours! Click here to discover various walking trails.
By Carriage
A carriage ride around Sark is perhaps the best introduction to the island. The high vantage point gives views over the hedges and the rhythmic thud of hooves on un-tarmacked roads is tranquil and relaxing.
All carriage drivers must take a test to obtain their Carriage Driver’s Licence. This involves driving skills and horsemanship plus a knowledge of the island's history, as your driver will also act as a guide.
There are two sight-seeing tours; a one-hour tour, taking in the north of Sark, or a two-hour tour which covers the north of the island then goes to La Coupee in the south. All tours start and finish at La Collinette carriage park, at the top of Harbour Hill.
Departing Sark
When it's time to depart, there are a few things to consider. Book in your luggage collection the day before you leave. The Island carters will advise you when to put your luggage out, depending on the time of your ferry.
The Tractor Buses depart from outside the Bel Air Inn at the top of Harbour Hill 30 minutes before each ferry departure time. The small fee for the short journey is payable by cash or card.
Collect your ferry ticket from the Ticket Kiosk at Maseline Harbour. Your luggage will be loaded onto the ferry for you.
Please note: At low tide there will be steps down to the ferry. If you need mobility assistance this must be pre-arranged.
