Walks & Trails in Jersey

Jersey Tourism has devised five routes for walkers, each of which takes in a different area of the Island. Four are coastal, ranging from a tour of the Island's north coast from where, weather permitting, you will be able to see the coast of France, to the east coast, where you can visit some of the Island's smaller, more secluded bays and small harbours. Then explore the centre of the Island.

St Aubin to L’Etacq
Beginning at St Aubin, a pretty village and port on the opposite side of St Aubin’s Bay to St Helier, this easy walk, of approximately four hours’ duration, taking you through the Railway Walk to St Brelade. Along the way you could stop at the Jersey Lavender Farm where the aromatic plant is grown, harvested and used in oils and scented accessories. The Railway Walk ends at Corbière from where you can access the lighthouse at low tide via a causeway. From Corbière, the walk takes you along a path adjacent to the Five Mile Road. The road borders St Ouen’s Bay, a wide expanse of sand famous for surfing, while across the road the sand dunes of Les Mielles de Morville, home to more than 400 species of plant life, have been designated a nature reserve St Ouen’s Pond, a favourite hunt for bird watchers, is about half way along the bay, with Kempt Tower Interpretation Centre nearby on the beach side. The walk ends at L’Etacq, which is arguably as far away from anywhere that you can get in Jersey.

Le Grand Etacquerel to Devil’s Hole
A demanding walk of 4½ hours, it takes you along the headland cliff paths of the Island’s northwest coast. The first landmark is La Pinacle, a 200-ft high rock, which was once an object of worship. In the far northwestern corner of the Island stands the ruin of Grosnez Castle, believed to have been a ruin for 400 years. Adjacent is Les Landes, a barren heathland and home to Jersey’s one racecourse. It is from here that, on a clear day, you will be able to see the other Channel Islands, including the most northerly, Alderney. From Grosnez, the cliff path drops down to the attractive Plémont beach and then on to Grève de Lecq, a beach and harbour. A visit to the nearby Grève de Lecq Barracks and Visitor Centre is recommended. From Grève de Lecq follow the signs to Crabbé, and then along the cliff path to Devil’s Hole, a natural blow hole which used to be marked by three effigies of the devil - now there is just one.
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