Pleinmont Headland
Torteval·Attraction
Standout
Active since 1960
About
Pleinmont Headland is a coastal headland in Torteval managed by the National Trust of Guernsey since 1961. It features WWII fortifications including Batterie Dollman and the 5-storey German naval observation tower MP3, the 300-year-old La Table des Pions stone circle, Fort Pezeries, Trinity House Cottages, and a memorial tree for HW le Patourel VC. Walking trails range from the accessible Red Trail to challenging cliff-top routes, with panoramic views to Les Hanois lighthouse, Lihou Island, Jersey and the French coast. Free to visit. —
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Established
1960 · 66 years
Visiting & access
- Wheelchair access
- Partial — Red Trail is wheelchair-friendly along metalled roadway to La Table des Pions
- Parking
- Yes, car parks at Portelet Harbour and cliff-top
- Public transport
- Bus routes 61, 91, 92, 94 — alight at Portelet
Contact
- Phone
- +44 7781 106461
- emc@nationaltrust.gg
- Website
- nationaltrust.gg
- Address
- Pleinmont, Torteval, Guernsey
Location
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