Vale Castle
A medieval castle ruin on a hill in the northeast of the island, built on an Iron Age hillfort, with views over St Sampson's Harbour, Herm and Sark.
Vale Castle stands on a small hill north of St Sampson's Harbour in the northeast of Guernsey. It began as an Iron Age hillfort. In the 14th and 15th centuries a stone castle was built to defend against French raids. During the Napoleonic Wars it was converted into a garrison camp, and in the Second World War German forces also fortified the site. Today only the circular walls and gateway remain, with grass inside, and entry is free. From the walls you can look out over St Sampson's Harbour, Herm, Sark and the sea toward France. Allow about half an hour, making it an easy stop on the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Le Déhus Dolmen
- L'Ancresse Bay
- Castle Cornet
- St Peter Port Old Town & Harbour
- Town Church, St Peter Port
- Candie Gardens & Guernsey Museum
- La Vallette Bathing Pools
- Victoria Tower