Dixcart Bay

The Channel Islands


Fringed by tall cliffs, this sand-and-pebble beach with calm waters is ideal for swimming and sunbathing.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Channel Islands attractions

1. Sark Henge

0.46 MILES

It may not have the aura of mystery that shrouds millennia-old stone circles elsewhere, since it was only erected in 2015, but Sark Henge stands in a…

2. La Coupée

0.47 MILES

This narrow land bridge between Big Sark and Little Sark used to be rather precarious, and on windy days the local residents had to crawl across it or…

3. Grand Grève

0.49 MILES

When yachts pull into the bay, you can be forgiven for doing a double take and momentarily thinking that you're on some Greek island. With its wide sweep…

4. Sark Windmill

0.52 MILES

Marking Sark's highest point (114m), this cylindrical stone windmill dates back to 1571. It's missing its sails but is remarkably intact, having survived…

5. Sark Occupation & Heritage Museum

0.65 MILES

Housed inside a centuries-old cottage, this excellent little museum sheds light on the harrowing experience of the islanders under Nazi occupation, as…

6. Gouliot Headland

0.9 MILES

Overlooking Brecqhou Island, owned by the Barclay brothers and the source of much controversy, this windswept headland is an important RAMSAR site,…

7. Seigneurie Gardens

0.93 MILES

Flanking the Seigneurie, the home of the present-day seigneur, the walled gardens are filled with exotic plants that thrive in Sark's mild climate. The…

8. Sark Lighthouse

1.02 MILES

Perching on the craggy northeast side of the island, this lighthouse guides boats into the tiny harbour. The lighthouse is not open to the public but…

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