Jersey Guided Walking

Distance: 6½ miles (10 km)

Ascent: 250 feet (80m)

In summary: Following the Jersey Coast Path to Noirmont Point, we get spectacular sea views and the chance to investigate various remains of German artillery and defences. We then head gently down to Ouaisne Bay and the Paleolithic site of La Cotte de St Brelade before continuing to St Brelade. Stroll along the promenade to visit St Brelade Church and Fisherman’s Chapel, the oldest place of worship on the island, before returning to St Aubin by bus.

Highlight: The rocky headland of Ouaisne Bay contains one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe, La Cotte de St Brelade, once home to Neanderthals.

Distance: 8½ miles (13.5 km)

Ascent: 550 feet (160m)

In summary: Starting out on the same route as the Option 1 walk, after exploring Noirmont Point we continue to the headland above Ouaisne Bay and take steep steps down through a quarry to reach the wide sandy bay below. Depending on the tide, we either continue along the beach to St Brelade or follow the route via Le Grouin. After time to enjoy St Brelade Church and Fisherman’s Chapel, we retrace our steps to Le Mont Sohier and take green lanes to join the old railway track, following its shady path back to our hotel.

Highlight: View the restored bunkers and gun emplacements of Batterie Lothringen at Noirmont Point, Jersey’s WWII war memorial.

Distance: 7.1 miles (11.5 km)

Ascent: 350 feet (105 m)

In summary: Starting on the outskirts of St Martins, we follow a green lane into St Catherine's Wood. The gentle walk through the woods ends at a small reservoir and we are soon in the middle of St Catherine's Bay. We head south along the coast path to Archirondel Tower with a spectacular view of St Catherine's Bay. Heading inland, we reach the Dolmen de Faldouet, built around 6,000 years ago and its 24 ton capstone. It aligns with the rising sun on the spring and autumn equinox. Continuing on minor lanes, our route then takes us to the Queen’s Reservoir before descending to the coast and following the promenade towards the harbour at Gorey. You may choose to visit Mont Orgueil Castle, or simply spend time admiring the boats in the harbour or enjoying the various cafes and bars.

Highlight: Striking medieval Mont Orgueil Castle towering above Gorey harbour.

Distance: 10.5 miles (17 km)

Ascent: 600 feet (180 m)

In summary: Starting from above Rozel, we descend to visit the Neolithic Dolmen de Couperon, a Neolithic passage grave or long cist. It is 27ft long and dates back to 3500BC. After a bit of coastal walking, we follow some green lanes to enter St Catherine's Wood. There is then some more coastal walking to Archidrondel Tower with a spectacular view of St Catherine's Bay and its harbour wall. From here, we head inland to the Dolmen de Faldouet before continuing to the Queen’s Reservoir to follow the undulating path that circumnavigates it, with a chance to spot birds and wildlife on its waters and surrounding woodland. We then return to the coast to finish our walk with views of Mont Orgueil Castle as we enter Gorey Harbour.

Highlight: A great mixture of inland and coastal walking, with the option to visit Mont Orgueil Castle.

Distance: 7.1 miles (11.5km)

Ascent: 670 feet (205m)

In summary: Starting with a brief visit to the 13th century St John’s Church, we take a short diversion to the village graveyard to see the ornate tomb of the holiday camp entrepreneur, Billy Butlin who lived in the parish. Retracing our steps, we then head north along a quiet country lane to reach the coast at St John's Millennium Cross. From there, we follow the new coastal footpath to Sorel Point to admire the view. Continuing west along the undulating coast path, we reach our next landmark – Devil’s Hole – a yawning chasm in the cliff. From here, our path takes us over a number of rocky headlands to reach the charming beach resort of La Greve de Lecq, with time for a swim or paddle before returning to our hotel.

Highlight: Peer into Devil’s Hole, a collapsed cave where the sea has formed a blowhole.

Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)

Ascent: 850 feet (260m)

In summary: Starting in St John’s, our route heads east along green lanes before descending through La Vallette (Jersey National Park) with fantastic views down to Bonne Nuit Bay, with its sheltered harbour. We then turn west and follow the Coast Path, also including the new coastal footpath, and on to Sorel Point. As with  around Fremont Head and on to Sorel Point for some splendid views. As with the Option 1 walk, we continue to Devil’s Hole and on over a number of rocky headlands to reach the La Greve de Lecq with a chance for a dip before our transport returns us to the hotel.

Highlight: Striking clifftop views on the most dramatic part of the island.

Distance: 6 miles (9.5 km)

Ascent: 500 feet (150 m)

In summary: From our drop off at the Jersey Pearl, we will either walk along the beach or the foreshore around St Ouen’s Bay to Le Grande Etacquerel, depending on the tide. We then ascend to the cliff path skirting the island’s horse racing course and pass the Pinnacle, the site of a prehistoric settlement. Reaching the ruins of 14th-century Grosnez Castle, on a clear day we can enjoy fantastic views out north to the other Channel Islands. We then continue east along the Coast Path to Plemont Bay and a chance for refreshments before finishing in Greve de Lecq.

Highlight: Dramatic rock formations and views from a ruined castle.

Distance: 9.5 miles (15 km)

Ascent: 500 feet (150 m)

In summary: Starting with a visit to St Ouen’s Church, we walk on green lanes and paths to La Valle de Mare Reservoir, home to many species of birds and wildlife. Our route then returns us to the coast in the middle of St Ouen’s Bay, where we follow the Coast Path north to the Jersey Pearl. From here our walk follows the Option 1 description as we pass the striking Pinnacle and the ruins of Grosnez Castle to reach Plemont Bay. Our day finishes at the beach resort of Greve de Lecq.

Highlight: The contrast of the rugged coastal path with Jersey’s inland greenery and second-largest reservoir

Distance: 7 miles (11.5 km)

Ascent: 500 feet (160 m)

In summary: A short transfer takes us to St Brelade Church where our first day’s walk finished. We follow the Coast Path above Beau Port and past the island’s prison at La Moye to reach the south-west tip of the island at Corbière. If tidal conditions permit, we can walk out across the causeway to the lighthouse itself (additional 1 mile/1.5 km). We then return to St Aubin and our hotel using the tree-lined footpath which follows the old Corbière railway line.

Highlight: Striking views of Corbière Lighthouse, the most photographed spot in Jersey.

Distance: 8 miles (13 km)

Ascent: 650 feet (200 m)

In summary: Beginning in St Brelade, we follow the Coast Path to reach the south-west tip of the island at Corbière with spectacular views of the lighthouse and the chance to cross the causeway to reach it, if tidal times permit (additional 1 mile/1.5 km). From here our walk continues on the Coast Path past La Pulente to Le Braye. We then head inland across Le Quennevais dunes, considered to be the fourth richest in Europe for flowering plant life, and pass a Neolithic standing stone sometimes known as La Dame Blanche. Finally, we join the Corbière Trail following the old railway line back to St Aubin and our hotel.

Highlight: Exploring the sand dunes at Le Quennevais, known as Les Blanches Banques, one of the ten largest single dune systems in the British Isles and home to a large variety of scarce insects.