COASTAL PATH

EXPLORING THE FLORAL ISLE

JERSEY COASTAL PATH - SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY Situated in the English Channel, closer to France than England the unique fusion of influences are SUMMARY an enticing mix on the sunshine island of Jersey. What better way to experience it all than walking around the entire 48 mile coastline. You can be walking atop rough and rugged cliffs one minute and along a seemingly endless stretch of golden sand the next. For an island that’s only five miles by nine miles Jersey really manages to pack in the sights which include the famous Castle and Seymour Tower. The sound of the sea is never far away as you walk atop the soaring sea cliffs with the gulls above your head and the sea glistening beneath you.

Your journey starts and ends in St Helier, the sophisticated capital of the island with its cosmopolitan atmosphere and trendy vibe. Walking in a clockwise direction around the island provides a gentle introduction which takes you along the sheltered beaches of the South of the island. Vast golden expanses of sand stretch before you at St Aubins Bay a popular spot for soaking up the sun. The many abandoned coastal forts and castles you will see on your way around the island allude to Jersey’s important military past. The North/South divide on the island becomes apparent as you make your way up the West coast leaving the more populated South behind you and entering a world of imposing cliffs with Tour: Jersey Coastal Path hidden, intimate coves and timeless bays. Code: WESJCP Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday Our walking holiday on Jersey features hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s, Price: see website country inns, and guesthouses. Each is unique and offers the highest levels of welcome, atmosphere and Single Supplement: see website outstanding local cuisine. We also include daily door to door baggage transfers, guide book and a pre- Dates: March—October departure information pack as well as emergency support, should you need it. Walking Days: 5 Nights: 6 Start: St Helier HIGHLIGHTS Finish: St Helier Distance: 48 Miles Grade: Moderate

Sample freshly harvested mouth watering local shellfish   Experience the dramatic rugged coastal beauty of Jersey’s north coast IS IT FOR ME?  Walk along the endless sandy beach at St Ouen’s Bay on the west of the island If you are a fan of varied coastal paths and wild and rugged cliff top walking then,  Watch the abundance of seabirds such as cormorants, gulls and oystercatchers Jersey could be just for you. With an abundance of wildlife and flora this makes for a wonderful island coastal walk. WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US? Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. We are passionate about delivering outstanding walking holidays where every last detail is taken care of. Each WHAT’S INCLUDED? holiday we offer is unique, tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first contact with Macs Accommodation: Hand-picked B&B’s, Adventure you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately. small hotels, country inns and guesthous- es. Self guided walking holidays are a wonderful relaxed way to discover the magic of the Channel Islands. Meals: A hearty breakfast included. Lunch Free to travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track, you will discover the beauty of the and dinner not included but always availa- landscape, the warmth of the people and the long history of this spectacular land. In the unlikely event you ble at accommodation or nearby. should require emergency support our office is always more than happy to help with your queries. So, Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door from the moment you decide to visit Jersey you can relax and look forward to an unforgettable self-guided baggage transfer. walking holiday. Information Pack: Comprehensive Guide Book and Map

JERSEY COASTAL PATH

EXPLORING THE FLORAL ISLE

Once you reach the north west corner of the Day 6: Gorey Bay to St Helier – 6.5 DETAILED ITINERARY island the scenery changes dramatically from miles (10.4km) gentle sandy beaches and wide open views to rocky coves and dramatic cliffs. You can leave a bit later this morning after a long Starting/Finishing Point: St Helier and leisurely breakfast as the walk from Gorey Overnight: La Greve de Lecq The walk starts in St Helier, a busy bustling town Bay to St Helier is a shorter one. South of Gorey Harbour you reach the Royal Bay of and the capital of Jersey. Take time to explore Day 4: La Greve de Lecq to Bouley with its massive tidal reaches. When the tide is St Helier before you start your coastal walk. Bay – 11.5 miles (18.4km) Wander around the Central Market taking in the out the low lying reef and rocks make the colourful array of fruit, vegetables and flowers, Here you meet the rough and rugged coastline of landscape lunar-like. It is well worth planning in browse round the independent boutique shops or the North coast, you will certainly notice the stark time to explore with an experienced guide to visit the Jersey museum to learn about the contrast with the south of the island. Steep learn about the rich maritime life beneath the history of the island. heather and bracken clad cliffs dominate and sea. around every corner you really are greeted by a Along this stretch of coast you will see Jersey is easily accessible from the UK and different view. Europe with regular flights from many airports numerous Jersey Round Towers built to defend and ferries from Weymouth, Poole and There are many viewpoints along the way this vulnerable stretch of the coast. including The Devils Hole. This dramatic natural Portsmouth. Rounding the south east corner of the island It is feature is a collapsed cave and makes a great an easy walk back to St Helier where the walk Day 2: St Helier to La Pulente – 12 spot to watch the sea swells and the wildlife. A ends. miles (19.2km) real highlight of the north coast. Admire the Overnight: St Helier glorious views over to Sark from the most Leaving lively St Helier behind you the fist part of northerly tip of the island Sorel Point. the coastal path is an easy walk along the ITINERARY: WESJCP seafront taking in St Aubins Bay. At low tide you Overnight: Bouley Bay can walk out to which has Description: This itinerary fits perfectly into a defended Jersey for over 400 years. St Aubins is Day 5: Bouley Bay to Gorey Bay – 8 weeks holiday and gives you plenty of time to a lovely little seaside village with colourful miles (12.8km) enjoy all the delights that Jersey has to offer. houses and pretty harbourside cafes. It makes a The stunning scenery continues as you leave great place to stop and refresh. Walking Days: 5 Bouley Bay and walk around the north east of the Nights: 6 As you walk round the headland in the south island. The east facing coast is sheltered from west corner of Jersey, pause for a minute to take the westerly winds and is where the rolling Average Daily Distance: 10 miles in ‘La Corbiere’, an iconic lighthouse which has farmland and fields meet the sea. Grade: Moderate saved many a ship from becoming wrecked on The headland at Fliquet Bay is Jersey’s closest the rocky shore. point to France and on a clear day the fishing Day Route Miles Overnight: St Brelade ports of Carteret and Portbail can be seen. Day 3: La Pulente to La Greve de A picnic on St Catherine’s Bay makes a nice 1 Arrive St Helier and Lecq – 10.5 miles (16.8km) lunch stop before continuing onward to Gorey Overnight Bay with it’s imposing castle - Mont Orgueil, 2 Walk to La Pulente 12 Todays walk starts on a high with the long sandy possibly Jersey’s finest. 3 Walk to La Greve de beach of St Ouens Bay. This is the perfect Lecq 10.5 opportunity to take off your socks and boots and Overnight: Gorey Bay or St Helier 4 Walk to Bouley Bay 11 5 Walk to Gorey Bay 8 have a paddle or watch the surfers out to sea. Visit the National Trust site of Le Noir Pre or 6 Walk to St Helier 6.5 7 Onward Travel ‘The Orchid Field’ which are a riot of colour in May and June. JERSEY COASTAL PATH

EXPLORING THE FLORAL ISLE

HOLIDAY INFORMATION travel to the start of the walk. TRAVEL INFORMATION

Navigation Single Rooms and Solo Walkers This route is graded as moderate, it is mainly If you require single rooms within your party we Getting to and from Jersey walking on existing pathways, bridleways and would be happy to accommodate you although By Air: Flights leave from over two dozen UK some minor roads. Beach walking is an option there is a single room supplement payable. airports. Flybe, BMI, Jet 2 and Blue Islands all depending on the tides. The route is not We welcome solo walkers on Jersey although offer regular flights from the UK (1hr 30—2hrs) extensively waymarked but is easily navigated you should of course take extra care in the and other European destinations. There is a with the guidebook and map that we will provide. outdoors when walking solo. A supplement will regular bus service (bus number 15) between It is always useful to be able to navigate with a apply to baggage transfers. and Liberation Station in St Helier compass in case of adverse weather. which travels via Red Houses and St Aubin's Meals Walking Direction Village (30mins) A hearty breakfast is included each morning. We offer this walk in an clockwise direction By Car: We don't recommend that you take your Lunch and dinner are not included so you are around the island starting and finishing in St car to Jersey as using public transport is by far free to choose from the available options. Most Helier. the best way to get around the island. Long term of your accommodations will more than happy to parking is expensive. There is limited unsecure provide a packed lunch on request and this can Additional Nights on street parking in the outlying residential areas. be booked on arrival. Dinner is available either at Many of our clients choose to add extra nights your accommodation or nearby pubs or By Ferry: There are regular direct ferries from along the walk to sample more of the wonderful restaurants. Poole (3.5hrs). Other routes stop in Guernsey walking and attractions available on Jersey. before arriving in Jersey — Weymouth (4hrs on Extra nights can be added anywhere along the Equipment the fast ferry or 10.5hrs on the conventional walk although we would recommend an extra Your information pack has a detailed equipment ferry) or Portsmouth (9.5hrs). All routes are with night in St Helier as there is an abundance of list which includes standard walking gear such as Condor Ferries. inland walks which can be accessed by local bus good walking boots or shoes, warm and from here. waterproof clothes and a day pack. M.A.C.S. RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL Fewer Nights Baggage Transfer We operate holidays in some of the most If you wish to reduce the number of nights we Your bags will be transferred from your beautiful areas of the world and try to operate in can tailor your trip to your requirements. accommodation as per your itinerary and moved an environmentally aware and sustainable Accommodation onto your next overnight accommodation. We manner. We do this by following our M.A.C.S. ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to Responsible travel policy. The full policy is One of the highlights of this walking holiday is 20kg per person. available online and the cornerstones of this the high standard of the accommodation. We policy are: specifically choose the hotels, inns, guesthouses Dogs and B&B’s to ensure that you enjoy every minute  Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate of your stay. They all offer a warm welcome to  Action & Advocacy walkers with dogs as many of the walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local  Carbon & Communities accommodation providers do not accept pets. food. Due to limited accommodation availability  Sensitive & Sustainable for one night stays we may have to accommodate you in one location for more than one night. If this is the case, Jersey has an excellent local bus network which can be used to JERSEY COASTAL PATH

EXPLORING THE FLORAL ISLE

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