The Jersey ‘Around Island Walk’
Promenade « Tour de l’île de Jersey »
It may not be around Jersey in a day, but expect a real challenge at a leisurely pace over a few days. Most diverse landscape – rolling dunes, tranquil wooded valleys and dramatic seascapes. Squeeze into the mix captivating medieval castles and a wealth of wildlife – all within Jersey’s nine by five miles.
Photo opportunities include (anti – clockwise from St. Helier) : Pontac with its views over the lunar landscape of the south-east coast; the small fishing harbour of La Rocque, Mont Orgueil Castle, Archirondel, St. Catherine’s breakwater, Rozel Bay, views of the French coast and the other Channel Islands at Sorel Point, ruins of Grosnez Castle, the sweep of St. Ouen’s Bay, Les Mielles de Morville, La Corbière Lighthouse, Les Creux Country Park, Beauport and Portelet Bays, the picturesque harbour at St. Aubin and Elizabeth Castle.
Meeting points will vary but you may want to start and finish from St. Helier.
North Coast Cliff Paths
Chemin des falaises de la côte Nord
Head north, for fifteen miles of stunning footpaths with views to France and the other Channel Islands. If 15 miles is too long, tackle it in smaller sections. Just follow the footpath signs from the following coastal locations : ‘White Rock’ above Rozel Bay / Bouley Bay / Bonne Nuit Bay / Sorel / Devil’s Hole / Grève de Lecq / Plémont.
- For a ‘North Coast Walking Map’, call in to our Visitor Centre,
Liberation Square, St Helier. (Price £0.85p.)
Woodland walks
Promenades en forêt
Le Sentier des Moulins The parishioners of St. Lawrence created this stunning two mile walk through ‘Waterworks’ Valley as part of Jersey’s millennium celebrations. A map is available from Jersey Tourism or St. Lawrence Parish Hall.
St. Peter’s Valley There are wonderful woodland walks in some of the Island’s beautiful valleys such as St. Peter’s Valley which starts from the ‘Perquage’path at Beaumont and leads up the valley to the north of the Island and the Parish of St. Mary.
Jersey maritime trail
Promenades maritimes
Follow the fantastic ‘Maritime Trail’ on the Waterfront and discover the history behind St. Helier’s working harbours and marinas, promenades and gardens. Pick up a ‘Trail’ guide at Jersey Tourism.
