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Alderney - Wildlife by e-Bike
Tour Code: GBR331An 8-day holiday of wildlife cycles, walks and activities on the charming island of Alderney.
£1,995 (Inc flights)
£1,795
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Summary
The most northerly and isolated of the Channel Islands, Alderney is a tranquil backwater, where visitors and cars are sparse and the locals most welcoming. This charming island lends itself perfectly to be discovered by bicycle, with gentle terrain and a regular sea breeze! We'll join local expert naturalists to enjoy wildlife cycles, walks and activities, including a search for Alderney's thriving population of Hedgehogs, many of which are leucistic (or 'Blonde'), as well as the chance to learn about Alderney’s remarkable history. All wildlife activities can be enjoyed with gentle e-Bike excursions (e-Bike and safety helmet rental included in the tour cost) from our very comfortable base, the splendid Braye Beach Hotel, which has fabulous views over the bay and its idyllic white sandy beach.
- Discover the wildlife of the beautiful British Channel Island of Alderney by e-Bike
- Moth-trapping & butterfly cycles among the activities on offer
- Go on a nocturnal ‘hedgehog hunt’ in search of the island’s ‘blonde’ hedgehogs
- Introduction to bird ringing at the Alderney Bird Observatory
- Seabird & marine-life cruises plus wild flower & birdwatching cycles
- Town tour, museum visit & a little history (Roman, Victorian and WW2) included
- Led by expert resident naturalist guides
- Ferry option available for those who wish to make this a flight-free holiday from the UK
What's Included?
- Flights
- Accommodation:
Sparkling 4-star hotel commanding fabulous views over the bay. All rooms en-suite.
- Food:
Bed and breakfast only is included in the cost of this holiday. The cost of lunches and dinners is not included since each day's itinerary is planned to enable group members to take a break either at the Braye Beach Hotel, or at one of Alderney's many pubs or restaurants where a choice of lunch, snacks and drinks will be available to suit.
Dates & Prices
2025
Tour Leader: John Horton
John Horton is the warden of the British Isles' newest bird observatory on Alderney, and he featured on BBC Countryfile in this role in the spring of 2016. Whilst birdwatching is John's forte, since moving to Alderney he has become a proficient all rounder with regards to the fauna and flora and has discovered species of birds, insects, flowers and mammals never before recorded on the island. Prior to his current role, he was a wildlife crime investigator for the Metropolitan police for 15yrs before discovering Alderney and making it his home. He recently represented the British bird observatories delivering a presentation at the 2019 International bird observatories council AGM in Eilat, Israel. He is sponsored by Zeiss optics and features as the Channel Islands representative on the Zeiss website nature blog. He is the Alderney Bird Recorder, a member of the Bailiwick Islands rare birds panel and in 2021 became the chairman of the Channel Islands bird ringing scheme. John's most memorable wildlife moments are sitting amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas in the African Congo and the ringing of a Spoon-billed Sandpiper in South West India on Valentines Day in 1989. John loves leading our tours on Alderney and its neighbouring islands and derives great pleasure from playing his part in bringing attention to this wonderful wildlife haven.
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Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?
For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
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