Storm Goretti brought significant damage to several National Trust of Guernsey sites, with fallen trees and debris affecting roads, car parks and woodland paths. While essential clearance work is underway and many areas remain open, some routes will be inaccessible for a period as we carefully manage recovery, safety and longer-term woodland regeneration. We thank Members and visitors for their patience and understanding as this work progresses.
Ron Short Walk: Storm Goretti – Property & Path Update – The Ron Short Walk, Talbot Valley
Following Storm Goretti, our tree surgeons (GTS) have completed clearance of the Talbot Valley road and our small car park. This has been a substantial task and we are grateful for their swift and careful work.
However, the Ron Short Walk remains affected. Several paths are currently blocked by fallen trees and branches, including one large Monterey pine and three substantial ash trees. Due to the scale of damage across the Island and the volume of tree work already scheduled, clearance of this walk may not take place until Easter. We would therefore advise Members and visitors to avoid the Ron Short Walk for the time being. All other paths are currently open.
Vaux de Monel, Pleinmont: Storm Goretti – Property & Path Update – Le Catioroc, St. Saviour and Vaux de Monel, Pleinmont
Storm damage to the pine forest at Le Catioroc and the woods at Pleinmont will be addressed in March, alongside essential tree surgery being undertaken by other landowners in the area.
Please note that Vaux du Monel car park and the walks down to Portelet are planned for refurbishment throughout February and will be closed during the works. We will be providing updates during these works.
We thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we work through this necessary recovery.