Jersey is an island of great variety and beauty, nestling in the Gulf of St Malo
Come and see the island’s beautiful coastline, rocky coves, sandy and surf
beaches at your leisure! Nearly 50 miles (80 kms) in five fascinating guided
walks. Hear the legends, folklore and find out more about the island’s history.
View the archaeological remains, ancient Dolmens, medieval castles and German
occupation fortifications Birds, wild flowers and butterflies abound in their
varied habitats. Its charm is without comparison.
Paths:
Country paths and well maintained cliff paths, occasionally rough with short
steep sections.
Walk Type:
Easy/Intermediate
Daily distance approx 10 miles (should be a regular walker)
Start Time:
10.00 hrs approx Guide : Kevin Daly (Blue Badge Guide)
Walking Tour Each Tour runs from Sat to Sat
Day 1– arrive and book into Hotel
Free afternoon—Group meet at 5.00 in bar area of Hotel Lounge bar. Start of Walk
Day 2– St Helier to Corbiere
Leave St Helier go along the firm sand of St
Aubins to Noirmont point and the islands war memorial and then into the
beautiful bay of St Brelade to Fisherman’s chapel and along the rugged cliff
paths to the spectacular setting of the Corbiere Lighthouse
Day 3– Corbiere to Greve de Lecq
Along the island’s west coast and the expanse
of St Ouen’s Bay, then passing Pinnacle rock, site of pagan rituals, the race
course and Grosnez Castle, view the other islands for the first time. Along the
cliff to the finish and visit a pub with it’s own watermill for a well earned
drink.
Day 4 - Free Day—options are numerous:
visit one of the fascinating museums: day
trip to France or Guernsey or simply enjoy the delights of shopping in St Helier–
tax free shopping.
Day 5– Continue island walk Greve de Lecq -to Bouley Bay
This is a strenuous day
of undulating cliff paths, but passing some lovely coves and spectacular cliff
scenery. View out at sea the Paternosters, where a ship on route to Sark was
sunk in 1565, with the loss of all hands. We pass the smugglers cove of Bonne
Nuit and then descend sharply to the finish at Bouley Bay. Visit the Black Dog
Day 6– Bouley Bay to Gorey
Continue along cliff path and descend into lovely
Rozel Bay,past a Bronze Age camp, a Neolithic Dolman and onward to a 19th
century naval harbour at St Catherine’s. Finish below the impressive Mont
Orgeuil Castle towering over Royal BayBay of Gouville.
Day 7– Gorey to St Helier
Final and easiest walking conditions, almost flat
all the way, if conditions are right we may be able to complete some of the
sections on the beach and visit the oyster beds in Grouville bay and then past
Le Rocque where an French invasion took place in 1871, resulting in the Battle
of Jersey, in the Royal Square. Past Green island another ancient burial site
and Victor Hugo’s house and favourite meeting place and Havre des pas where
Jersey Ship building yards once where over Mont de la Ville into St Helier. You
have now succeed in walking the ‘Round Island Walk’
Please remember to include on the booking form the dates, Trip code and if you
want single supplement.
Trip Profile:
5 days of point to point walking round the island of Jersey
(Easy/Intermediate) Along the north coast of Jersey it is intermediate
difficulty.
Group: min 4, max 12, plus leader: Min age 18
Accommodation: 7 nights 3 * hotel - Food: Breakfast and Evening meal
Travel to resort
Transfer from airport - transfers from Jersey Airport to the hotel take 30 mins.
The cost of this transfer is included in ‘with flight’ price
Flights: (provisional)
The 'with flight' prices are with FlyBe from Gatwick to Jersey - late morning or
afternoon flights. We can also book flights from Belfast, Bristol, Birmingham,
Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Liverpool, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds
Bradford, Doncaster Norwich, Southampton and Southend - please contact us to
discuss the most convenient options.
Land only Price
Transfer from Jersey Airport:
Our Airport Transfer service operates at this resort, offering quick and easy
transfers for guests booking their own flights. All prices are per person for
single journeys. These can be arranged to meet any flight to or from the island.
Transfers must be pre-booked no later than 5 weeks before departure - we will
then confirm all the details approximately 3 weeks before your holiday.
From Jersey Airport
• by Transfer Shuttle £6 single
• By Taxi (no need to book you can get one outside the Airport) £12 to Samares
Hotel or Marina Hotel £9 ( guide price)
By Ferry:
High-speed ferries operate from Poole (3hrs 45) and Weymouth (3hrs 15) to
Jersey. See www.condorferries.com for further information. Upon arrival at St
Helier harbour it is a 3 mile taxi journey to the hotel (cost approx £6.00)
What the holiday includes
• Return economy class air travel - 'with flight' option.
• Airport transfers - 'with flight' option.
• 7 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
• Hotel – Half board- Bed, Breakfast and evening meals.
• Guest House – Bed and Breakfast
• Transfers to and from the walks each day
• Entry Fee to both La Mare Vineyard and Gorey Castle
• Services of Kevin Daly walkingjersey Guide.
• 5 guided walks or sightseeing visits.
Not Included
• Lunches (these can be purchased at lunch stops)
• Entry to local attractions or historical sites (except La Mare Vineyard and
Gorey Castle included as above)
