The 3km long nature trail was created by Guernsey Water, in consultation with environmental groups and other users, to enable the public to enjoy the environment and wildlife that surround the reservoir. Environment Guernsey (a company set up by La Societe Guernesiaise) is employed to help look after the Millennium Walk.

This valuable island habitat is carefully managed to ensure the area can be enjoyed by both the resident wildlife and the public. Careful planting has ensured that screening is provided between the path and the waters edge to minimise the impact on wildlife.

A Warden helps to ensure that the walk is not misused, that the paths are clear of vegetation and litter and that there is no disturbance to the wildlife. Dog owners are required to keep dogs on leads and bins are provided so that people are encouraged not to leave litter.

Interpretation boards can be found in each of the car parks and provide information on the abundant flora and fauna to be found at St Saviour's Reservoir and a number of brass rubbing plaques have been placed around the walk depicting the wildlife.

You can download a map of the walk using the link to the right hand side of this page.

What you can see around the Millennium Walk:

Flowers:

Daffodils, Stinking Onions, Pennywort, Lesser Catmint, Bull Rushes, Butcher's Broom and Gorse are some of the plants you can find at the right time of year

Birds:

118 recorded species of birds have been recorded around the Reservoir.

The water attracts a variety of birds such as Cormorants, Tufted Ducks, Little Egret, Grey Heron, Little Grebe, Coots, Moorhen, as well as the more common gull species and Mallard Ducks.

There are also many different bird species that can be found in the habitat surrounding the Reservoir. The more unusual species include Long Tailed Tits, Goldcrests and Blackcaps.

Numerous bird boxes have been put up around the site inlcuding Barn Owl boxes and Long Eared Owl baskets, which are both used. Hobby baskets have recently been added in the hope of attracting these small birds of prey to the area.

Fish:

The Reservoir is home to a number of species including Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Carp, Rudd and Sticklebacks. The trout are stocked by the Guernsey Trout Society and only members are permitted to fish in the Reservoir. There are strict penalties for anyone discovered fishing without permission.