Guernsey with Kids

Marble Bay

Marble Bay (official name Le Pied du Mur), is a hidden gem on the south coast cliff path. This small, secluded rocky cove is quite a trek to get too, but for those that want to swim in crystal-clear water without another soul and feel at one with nature, this is for you!

Location

Marble Bay is located on the south coast cliff path between Jerbourg and Ferman Bay. The cliff path is stunning no matter which direction you come from.  The route to Marble Bay is signposted on large stones so you won’t miss it. 

In terms of parking, there is plenty of parking at Jerbourg and you need to walk down the steep steps at the front of the parking area to join the cliff path. If coming from the other direction, you can join the cliff path at Fermain, by the Fermain Beach Cafe, however, there is no parking at Fermain, but an excellent bus service stops at the top Fermain Lane, which leads down to Fermain bay and the cliff path. Any of these buses will take you there: 91, 92, 93, 94, 95. It is also possible to park in St Peter Port and join the cliff path at the end of the road past the Vallette Bathing Pools. 

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Bench With At View, Looking At Fermain Bay
GWK Marble Bay
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View Of Bec Du Nez Beach From Cliff Path
GWK Guernsey cliff path

The Beach

You need to follow a large flight of stone steps down to Marble May but before you start on the steps, you’ll get your first view of this beautiful bay. 

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View Of Marble Bay From The Cliff Path
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The steps leading down to Marble Bay off the cliff path..unfortunately not the beach for those with mobility issues.

GWK Marble Bay
GWK Marble Bay

The beach itself is pebbly with a splattering of large rocks near the back of the beach, along with a few caves that the kids love to explore. 

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GWK Marble Bay
GWK Marble Bay
GWK Marble Bay
GWK Marble Bay

 

 

At high tide there can only be very little beach on show at Marble Bay, but it still makes a beautiful place to sit and relax.

Don’t forget, what goes down must come up!…

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Steps Leading Back To The Cliff Path From Marble Bay

From the beach there are stunning views of Herm and Sark.

Facilities

There are obviously no facilities at Marble Bay, the nearest are at Jerbourg, where there is the Jerbourg Hotel and Jerbourg Kiosk and toilets. In the other direction there is Fermain Beach Cafe.  

Marble Bay is not your usual picture-perfect beach, as there’s no sand, however, it’s hard to find a more tranquil spot, and just a short time on this stunning secluded beach will have you feeling relaxed and refreshed. We love visiting it as a family as our girls enjoy walking the cliff path and have fun playing on the rocks on the beach. We usually head to the beach from Fermain, so finish our walk in Jerbourg and the promise of an ice cream at the end at Jerbourg Kiosk keeps everyone going!