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Essentials
- Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)
- Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Gloves and a warm hat
- Rucksack with waterproof liner
- Flask for hot drinks
- Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
- Sunscreen
- UV sunglasses
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- spare warm clothing
- spare high energy food
- head torch and spare batteries
- please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+
Recommended
- Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)
- Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters
- First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent and tick remover tool
- Sit mat
- Waterproof pouch for valuables
- Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)
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- Walking poles
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The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
- Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)
- Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Gloves and a warm hat
- Rucksack with waterproof liner
- Flask for hot drinks
- Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
- Sunscreen
- UV sunglasses
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
- spare warm clothing
- spare high energy food
- head torch and spare batteries
- please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+
Recommended
- Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)
- Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters
- First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent and tick remover tool
- Sit mat
- Waterproof pouch for valuables
- Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)
- Wallet/purse
- Camera
- Walking poles
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Our 'with flight' holiday includes group return flights from London to Jersey. For flight times and prices please follow the booking process. If you choose this option, we automatically include return transfers between the airport and hotel. Upon arrival at the airport, exit through security into the arrivals hall where you will find the "Tantivy" desk. Please give them your name and they will direct you to the next available transfer coach to the Somerville Hotel. The transfer by coach to your hotel takes approx. 20 minutes.
If you prefer to book the holiday without flights and make your own travel arrangements, there are numerous flights from UK regional airports to Jersey. If you would like us to arrange your return transfers between the airport and hotel, which is included in the cost of your holiday, you must contact us on +44 (0)20 8732 1250 or email reservations@hfholidays.co.uk at least 8 weeks before your holiday start date to provide your flight details. If you do not contact us, we will assume you are making independent travel arrangements. All passengers aged 16 and over are required to provide photographic ID at the check-in desk and at the departure gate.
By Ferry
Condor Ferries operate services between Poole in Dorset and St Helier (sometimes with a stop in Guernsey). After disembarking, you can either take a taxi to the hotel or travel by bus from St Helier’s Liberation Station, which is about a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal. Bus routes 12A, 14 & 15 all stop at St Aubin South, then it's a 5-minute uphill walk to the hotel. For more details visit the Liberty bus website: www.libertybus.je.
Tantivy also provides transfers between the ferry terminal and Jersey hotels, but this is not included in your holiday price. If you would like to book transfers directly, please visit their website: Transfers | Tantivy Blue Coach Tours.
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Joining instructions for Jersey Walking with Sightseeing
By Air
Our 'with flight' holiday includes group return flights from London to Jersey. For flight times and prices please follow the booking process. If you choose this option, we automatically include return transfers between the airport and hotel. Upon arrival at the airport, exit through security into the arrivals hall where you will find the "Tantivy" desk. Please give them your name and they will direct you to the next available transfer coach to the Somerville Hotel. The transfer by coach to your hotel takes approx. 20 minutes.
If you prefer to book the holiday without flights and make your own travel arrangements, there are numerous flights from UK regional airports to Jersey. If you would like us to arrange your return transfers between the airport and hotel, which is included in the cost of your holiday, you must contact us on +44 (0)20 8732 1250 or email reservations@hfholidays.co.uk at least 8 weeks before your holiday start date to provide your flight details. If you do not contact us, we will assume you are making independent travel arrangements. All passengers aged 16 and over are required to provide photographic ID at the check-in desk and at the departure gate.
By Ferry
Condor Ferries operate services between Poole in Dorset and St Helier (sometimes with a stop in Guernsey). After disembarking, you can either take a taxi to the hotel or travel by bus from St Helier’s Liberation Station, which is about a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal. Bus routes 12A, 14 & 15 all stop at St Aubin South, then it's a 5-minute uphill walk to the hotel. For more details visit the Liberty bus website: www.libertybus.je.
Tantivy also provides transfers between the ferry terminal and Jersey hotels, but this is not included in your holiday price. If you would like to book transfers directly, please visit their website: Transfers | Tantivy Blue Coach Tours.
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Ticks are tiny creatures that live in vegetation and can attach themselves to passing animals or walkers and may carry a risk of Lyme Disease. Please refer to NHS advice and guidelines for information prior to your holiday.
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Travel insurance is an essential requirement for this holiday. Jersey has a reciprocal health agreement with the UK, which means that emergency treatment is free, but you’ll have to pay to see a GP and you won’t be covered for the cost of returning to the UK (repatriation) or routine monitoring of existing conditions.
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Your leader will carry all the necessary maps and guides. For you own interest you may consider buying or looking at some of the following:
Jersey 1:25,000 Official Leisure Map - latest edition 2017
Walking on Jersey: 24 Routes and the Jersey Coastal Walk by Paddy Dillon - Cicerone Press, 2015
Jersey by Geoff Daniel - Sunflower Landscapes, 2017
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Ticks
Ticks are tiny creatures that live in vegetation and can attach themselves to passing animals or walkers and may carry a risk of Lyme Disease. Please refer to NHS advice and guidelines for information prior to your holiday.
Currency for Jersey
Jersey has its own currency. This currency is sterling but is not accepted in the rest of the British Isles. British pounds are accepted just like anywhere else in the UK and change given can be a mixture of British and Channel Islands money. Should you need a Bureau de Change to change back any currency; these can be found at several locations and banks in St Helier as well as several other locations on the island.
Travel Insurance for Jersey
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is an essential requirement for this holiday. Jersey has a reciprocal health agreement with the UK, which means that emergency treatment is free, but you’ll have to pay to see a GP and you won’t be covered for the cost of returning to the UK (repatriation) or routine monitoring of existing conditions.
Maps and Guides for Jersey Guided Walking
Suggested Reading and Maps
Your leader will carry all the necessary maps and guides. For you own interest you may consider buying or looking at some of the following:
Jersey 1:25,000 Official Leisure Map - latest edition 2017
Walking on Jersey: 24 Routes and the Jersey Coastal Walk by Paddy Dillon - Cicerone Press, 2015
Jersey by Geoff Daniel - Sunflower Landscapes, 2017
