Little Burhou Island

Address: Little Burhou (uninhabited islet), off Alderney, Channel Islands

Hours: Access restricted / landing discouraged to protect wildlife

Admission: No visitor facilities (uninhabited islet)

Little Burhou is a small, uninhabited islet off Alderney in the Channel Islands, notable as a simple, natural offshore feature rather than a developed attraction.

Little Burhou has no recorded permanent settlement and has traditionally been used only for grazing, seasonal visits and as habitat for birds and rabbits.

It lies close to Alderney in the Channel Islands, offshore from the northern end of the island group and accessible only by private boat.

• Wildlife sensitivity: Landing on the islet is discouraged at many times because it is a breeding site for seabirds and hosts a rabbit population; visitors should check local guidance from Alderney authorities.

Little Burhou (near Burhou) is a small uninhabited islet off Alderney in the Channel Islands. It is reached only by boat from Alderney (St Anne’s Harbour); crossings are short (a few kilometres) but landing is often restricted for wildlife/bird‑nesting protection, and trips are seasonal - check local rules and operators on Alderney before attempting a landing.

• Little Burhou is part of the Alderney bird‑sanctuary complex and landings are discouraged during the breeding season, so plan to view the islet from a boat rather than attempting to land.
• If you charter a boat, keep a respectful distance during spring and summer (breeding season) to avoid disturbing nesting seabirds and consult local Alderney authorities or guides about permitted approaches.