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The Forest is a parish in Guernsey . It is the highest parish on the island, boasting altitudes of up to about 100 m.


GEOGRAPHY

The Forest is located in the South of Guernsey . It borders St Peter's in the West, St Saviour's in the North-West, St Andrew's in the North and St Martin's in the East.


Beaches

The South coast is mostly made up of cliffs but the beaches in The Forest include:
  • Portlet (Innaccessable from land; you have to swim to it from Petit Bôt or go by boat)

  • Part of Petit Bôt (Pronounced 'Petty Bow')



Relief

The land is very high up, with altitudes of about 100 m (the highest in the island) The only low areas are at the coast, where there are steep cliffs.

FEATURES


The features of the parish include:
  • A cliff walk along the South coast

  • Guernsey Airport (The terminal has very recently been rebuilt and the IATA airport code is GCI.)

  • Guernsey's highest point



MAIN ROADS

The following main roads (listed from West-East) provide important links between The Forest and the other parishes:
  • Rue De Manoir (leads to Torteval )

  • Rue De Farras (leads to St Peter's )

  • Route Des Blicqs (leads to St Andrew's , St Peter Port and the North of the island)

  • Forest Road (leads to St Martin's )

    • The following main roads (listed from West-East) are also very important as they provide access to the Parish Centre and the Airport:

  • Rue Des Landes

  • Le Bourg