Fort Le Marchant has had a fort of some description on this site since around 1680. However, towards the end of the 18th century fears of a French invasion grew, and the expansion of the fort was completed in 1805. A large barracks was also built here in 1854 however these have since been demolished.
The area is popular with walkers. Red flags will be flown when shooting is taking place.
The Fort Le Marchant range is set on the coast looking north, on L’Ancresse Common.
From Vale Church, take the road onto L’Ancresse Common and where the road forks take the right hand turning into Les Clotures Road/Les Mielles Road. Either turn left onto the unnamed road that leads to parking overlooking L’Ancresse beach, or continue and turn left onto Bunker Hill and continue to the parking at the end.
Limited parking is available and during competition the safety zone around the range will prevent access to other car parks in this area. Please observe marshall's directions, signs and barriers.
Fort Le Marchant is a 15 minute walk from L’ Ancresse Bus Terminus and a 9 minute walk from La Moye Road
Guernsey Buses regular services will be free during the Games, making transport easier for islanders and visitors, starting the day before the Games on Friday 7th July and continuing until the end of the Games on Friday 14th July.
For bus timetables and live tracking, please visit buses.gg
Download the buses.gg app to keep up-to-date.
Although we do not have an Uber service in Guernsey, you can hail taxis on both Android and iPhone using the States of Guernsey new Taxi App which has been launched in time for the Games.
The app provides ad on-demand sevice. Pre-booking a taxi in advance will still need to be done by contacting taxi companies directly. The app will provide an estimated fare for the journey, however, the fare will be taken from the in-vehicle taxi meter and paid directly to the driver.
Walking
In addition to the road routes there are coastal footpath routes from both directions - Pembroke Bay and Beaucette Marina.
The Fort Le Marchant range is set on the coast looking north, on L’Ancresse Common.
From Vale Church, take the road onto L’Ancresse Common and where the road forks take the right hand turning into Les Clotures Road/Les Mielles Road. Either turn left onto the unnamed road that leads to parking overlooking L’Ancresse beach, or continue and turn left onto Bunker Hill and continue to the parking at the end.
In addition to the road routes there are coastal footpath routes from both directions - Pembroke Bay and Beaucette Marina. Please give way to walkers on the paths.
