! OUT AND ABOUT CHILDMINDERS AIM: To promote good practice, adventure and learning in the outdoors. OUTCOME: Happy, Healthy, Confident children Key: P. Parking. £. Entrance fee. R. Refreshments available. T. Toilets (5 H2) JT Directory 2015 Map Ref. ! PARKS/PLAYGROUNDS: Elephant … P. R.T. Railway walk access. Behind precinct (7 A3) St Andrew’s… T. Trim trial, grassy area, roly poly hill. (8 H2) MillBrook…. P.R. T. Two playgrounds, grass areas, paths, wading pool (8 G2) Gorey…… P.T. Behind the old station. Beach access (10 H2) Howard Davies… R. T. Tiny playground. Lovely gardens. Take a ball? (12 i7) Springfield….. P.R. T. Good pit stop for older children. (12 H2) St John’s Village… P. Behind church. New equipment. (3 B2) St Ouen Village… P. T. Enclosed playground. Grass area (2 F3) Millennium……. R.T. Fountains, skate pk (caution: Tarmac gets hot) (12 H4) Tamba… P. £. R. T. Membership available. (Lion Park) (3 A1) ! ! ! ! BEACHES: (Summer and Winter) Belcroute…. P. Pebbles, rock pooling (7 D4) Slip De L’Ouest… P. Low tide recommended. (1 B3) Greve De Lecq…. P.R. T.Rock pooling, walking. Use far end slip with pram. (2 F2) La Pulente… P.T. Explore rock pools, crabbing, fishing. Kites (6 H3) Rozel…. P.R.T. At low tide discover the ruins. (5 F3) La Coupe…. P. limited. Secluded beach. (5 H3) Fliquet… P. Collect sea glass, shells, rocks. (5 H4) Archirondel…. P.R.T. Explore both sides, bunker, tower, blackberry picking (5 H5) Gorey Harbour… P.R.T. Climb over the wall to search for treasure. (sea glass) (10 i2) Le Hocq …. P.R. Rock pools. (9 D5) La Rocque/Robin Bay.. P.T. Climb the wall on the pier over to Robin Bay. Secluded with great rocks to climb. (10 G5) Green Island…. P.R.T. At Low tide explore the island. Babies not recommended. RAPID TIDE FLOW!! (9 C5) Main Beaches… P. R. T. St Brealdes, Ouaisne, St Ouen, St Aubins Bay, Grouville Bay ! ! ! ! WOODS: St Brelade/Ouiasne…… P.R.T. …leave pram at bottom of steps (7 B3) St Peters Valley Mill….. P. After Vic Pub, bump pram up few steps. Ducks. (7 E1) Cycle track/ creepy valley… P..left of track, woods to sand dunes good for pram Abandon pram for creepy valley. (7 A2) St Catherines wood…. P. Two entrances ,Left at Royal Pub, 2nd right. (5 F4) P. Rd to St Catherines. Stepping stones to navigate. (5 G4) Jardin d’Olivet… P. Trinity. Not ideal for pram unless All Terrain (4 G3) Le Don Woods… (4 G2) Egypt… (4 F1) Adelina woods…. St Saviour Forest school…. P at parish hall. cross the road with care (9 B2) Warren farm….. P. Head to Noirmont point, P on left. Pram ok. (7 D5) Greve De Lecq Woods…… P at Greve beach. Access through Moulin pub (2 F2) ! ! ! ! ! WALKS: (suitable for prams, unless stated) Pulente…petit port…. Headland at south end of 5mile rd. (6 H3) Les Crieux… P Through arch left after le Moye school. Easy Walk. (6 J3) Corbiere lighthouse… P. ONLY AT LOW TIDE!! (6 G4) Sandybrook….. P at goose green. Pooh sticks, ducks (7 E2) Railway walk…. P. Corbiere to St Aubin. Beware cyclists (7 D3) (7 A2)(6 H4) Winston Churchill pk… P.T. Steep. (7 A3) Back of Airport Walk… P. Google flight times! (7 C1) Sand dunes …. P. Dog Mess Alert (6 i2) (7 A1) Dolmen Des Monts Grantez.. P. No dogs. (1 D4) Devil’s Hole… P. R. T. Head down path or left to headland, No pram (2 i2) Dolmen De Couperon… P. limited. Have a careful explore inside (5 G3) Val De La Mare Reservoir… P. Top(2G4) Bottom (2 F5) Queens Valley Reservoir…. P. Short walk head left, long walk head right. Beware of Geese. (10 G1) ! ! ! ! ! WALKS cont. ! St Law Millennium walk.. P at Millbrook reservoir. Walk north (8 H1) North Coast…various….. P. Cliff paths. Suitable for older children. (p. 3,4,5) Beauport… P. Unsuitable for pram (6 J4) Gorey promenade… P. R. Take a dolly pram or ride on toy. (10 H2) Jardin De La Mare…. P. R. Water fountains, beach access. (11 D5) Harbour…… P.R. Cranes, boats, steam clock. (11 E7) Town…… P. R. Royal sq, Market, West Centre, liberation sq. Cycle track….. P. Walk, run, bike, scoot etc (7 A2) Archirondel to St Catherines… P.R.T. Coastal walk. No prams. (5 H5) ! ! ! ! BEWARE OF DOGS AND THEIR MESS !! ! ! COMMONS: Portelet…… P. (7 C4) Ouiasne.. P.R. T. Beach access (7 C4) La Mielle … P. (1 D4) Les Landes / Grosnez… P. (1 B2) St Martin’s village field… P.R. opposite parish hall (4 J5) Noirmont.. P. (7 D5) Gorey… P. (10 G2) SIGHTS: Durrell… P.£. R.T. Membership available Grosnez Castle… P. Free to run is not advisable (1 B1) St John skate park… P.R. T. At recreation centre. Take ride on toys, footballs (3 C2) Sameres Manor… P. R. T. £ Membership available (9 C4) Jersey Heritage sights… £. Membership available Hamptonne… P. R. T. (3 B4) Mont Orgueil Castle… R. T. Lots of stairs. Castle provide limited baby back carriers (10 i2) Elizabeth Castle… R.T. Castle Ferry or walk on low tide (8 H4) Hougue Bie… P. T. (10 F1) ! ! Kit: 1st Aid and emergency contacts Prams/baby carrier/baby supplies Wellies( adult and child) Splash suits/ change of clothes Sun cream/hat Water and snack Cameras, binoculars, magnifying glass and bags for children to use and collect TIPS: Update your outings policy regularly Have a baby carrier on hand for areas not pram suitable Encourage toddlers to walk, run, climb. Be aware around ALL water sources ! ! ! GIVE IT A GO AND HAVE FUN!! ! ! ACTIVTIES: Shell necklace Sticky plastic art Double sided tape on boots Rock painting Rope swings Leaf prints Treasure hunt Pirate adventures Net fishing Crabbing Teddy bear picnic Petal pictures Perfume making Shelter building Kites using carrier bags ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !.