Longis Bay

The Channel Islands


The only beach on the south coast, Longis used to be Alderney's main harbour some 300 years back. Between June and September, Alderney Wildlife Trust has see-through kayaks for rent here, and there's good rockpooling around Raz Causeway.


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1. Hammond Memorial

0.35 MILES

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2. Odeon

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On a hill overlooking the Mannez Quarry, and looking a bit like a giant toaster on its side, the Odeon is a German naval range-finding tower with 360…

3. Corblets Bay

0.51 MILES

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4. Saye Bay

0.59 MILES

This long, dune-backed beach is ideal for rockpooling, swimming and sunbathing.

5. Mannez Lighthouse

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6. Bibette Head

0.78 MILES

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7. Braye Bay

1.03 MILES

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8. St Anne Church

1.5 MILES

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