JERSEY COASTAL PATH - SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY

Situated in the English Channel, closer to France than England the unique fusion of influences are

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 Mont Orgueil

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

hidden, intimate coves and timeless bays.

Our walking holiday on Jersey features hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s,

country inns, and guesthouses. Each is unique and offers the highest levels of welcome, atmosphere and

outstanding local cuisine. We also include daily door to door baggage transfers, guide book and a pre-

departure information pack as well as emergency support, should you need it.

Sample freshly harvested mouth watering local shellfish

Experience the dramatic rugged coastal beauty of Jersey’s north coast

Walk along the endless sandy beach at St Ouen’s Bay on the west of the island

Watch the abundance of seabirds such as cormorants, gulls and oystercatchers

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

holiday we offer is unique, tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first contact with Macs

Adventure you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately.

Self guided walking holidays are a wonderful relaxed way to discover the magic of the Channel Islands.

Free to travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track, you will discover the beauty of the

landscape, the warmth of the people and the long history of this spectacular land. In the unlikely event you

should require emergency support our office is always more than happy to help with your queries. So,

from the moment you decide to visit Jersey you can relax and look forward to an unforgettable self-guided

walking holiday.

JERSEY COASTAL PATH

EXPLORING THE FLORAL ISLE

SUMMARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Accommodation: Hand-picked B&B’s,

small hotels, country inns and guesthous-

es.

Meals: A hearty breakfast included. Lunch

and dinner not included but always availa-

ble at accommodation or nearby.

Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door

baggage transfer.

Information Pack: Comprehensive Guide

Book and Map

Tour: Jersey Coastal Path

Code: WESJCP

Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday

Price: see website

Single Supplement: see website

Dates: March—October

Walking Days: 5

Nights: 6

Start: St Helier

Finish: St Helier

Distance: 48 Miles

Grade: Moderate

HIGHLIGHTS

IS IT FOR ME? If you are a fan of varied coastal paths and wild and rugged cliff top walking then, Jersey could be just for you. With an abundance of wildlife and flora this makes for a wonderful island coastal walk.

Starting/Finishing Point: St Helier

The walk starts in St Helier, a busy bustling town

and the capital of Jersey. Take time to explore

St Helier before you start your coastal walk.

Wander around the Central Market taking in the

colourful array of fruit, vegetables and flowers,

browse round the independent boutique shops or

visit the Jersey museum to learn about the

history of the island.

Jersey is easily accessible from the UK and

Europe with regular flights from many airports

and ferries from Weymouth, Poole and

Portsmouth.

Day 2: St Helier to La Pulente – 12

miles (19.2km)

Leaving lively St Helier behind you the fist part of

the coastal path is an easy walk along the

seafront taking in St Aubins Bay. At low tide you

can walk out to Elizabeth Castle which has

defended Jersey for over 400 years. St Aubins is

a lovely little seaside village with colourful

houses and pretty harbourside cafes. It makes a

great place to stop and refresh.

As you walk round the headland in the south

west corner of Jersey, pause for a minute to take

in ‘La Corbiere’, an iconic lighthouse which has

saved many a ship from becoming wrecked on

the rocky shore.

Overnight: St Brelade

Day 3: La Pulente to La Greve de

Lecq – 10.5 miles (16.8km)

Todays walk starts on a high with the long sandy

beach of St Ouens Bay. This is the perfect

opportunity to take off your socks and boots and

have a paddle or watch the surfers out to sea.

Visit the National Trust site of Le Noir Pre or

‘The Orchid Field’ which are a riot of colour in

May and June.

Once you reach the north west corner of the

island the scenery changes dramatically from

gentle sandy beaches and wide open views to

rocky coves and dramatic cliffs.

Overnight: La Greve de Lecq

Day 4: La Greve de Lecq to Bouley

Bay – 11.5 miles (18.4km)

Here you meet the rough and rugged coastline of

the North coast, you will certainly notice the stark

contrast with the south of the island. Steep

heather and bracken clad cliffs dominate and

around every corner you really are greeted by a

different view.

There are many viewpoints along the way

including The Devils Hole. This dramatic natural

feature is a collapsed cave and makes a great

spot to watch the sea swells and the wildlife. A

real highlight of the north coast. Admire the

glorious views over to Sark from the most

northerly tip of the island Sorel Point.

Overnight: Bouley Bay

Day 5: Bouley Bay to Gorey Bay – 8

miles (12.8km)

The stunning scenery continues as you leave

Bouley Bay and walk around the north east of the

island. The east facing coast is sheltered from

the westerly winds and is where the rolling

farmland and fields meet the sea.

The headland at Fliquet Bay is Jersey’s closest

point to France and on a clear day the fishing

ports of Carteret and Portbail can be seen.

A picnic on St Catherine’s Bay makes a nice

lunch stop before continuing onward to Gorey

Bay with it’s imposing castle - Mont Orgueil,

possibly Jersey’s finest.

Overnight: Gorey Bay or St Helier

Day 6: Gorey Bay to St Helier – 6.5

miles (10.4km)

You can leave a bit later this morning after a long

and leisurely breakfast as the walk from Gorey

Bay to St Helier is a shorter one. South of Gorey

Harbour you reach the Royal Bay of Grouville

with its massive tidal reaches. When the tide is

out the low lying reef and rocks make the

landscape lunar-like. It is well worth planning in

time to explore with an experienced guide to

learn about the rich maritime life beneath the

sea.

Along this stretch of coast you will see

numerous Jersey Round Towers built to defend

this vulnerable stretch of the coast.

Rounding the south east corner of the island It is

an easy walk back to St Helier where the walk

ends.

Overnight: St Helier

Description: This itinerary fits perfectly into a weeks holiday and gives you plenty of time to enjoy all the delights that Jersey has to offer.

Walking Days: 5

Nights: 6

Average Daily Distance: 10 miles

Grade: Moderate

Day Route Miles

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Arrive St Helier and Overnight Walk to La Pulente Walk to La Greve de Lecq Walk to Bouley Bay Walk to Gorey Bay Walk to St Helier Onward Travel

12

10.5 11 8

6.5

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ITINERARY: WESJCP

DETAILED ITINERARY

Navigation

This route is graded as moderate, it is mainly

walking on existing pathways, bridleways and

some minor roads. Beach walking is an option

depending on the tides. The route is not

extensively waymarked but is easily navigated

with the guidebook and map that we will provide.

It is always useful to be able to navigate with a

compass in case of adverse weather.

Walking Direction

We offer this walk in an clockwise direction

around the island starting and finishing in St

Helier.

Additional Nights

Many of our clients choose to add extra nights

along the walk to sample more of the wonderful

walking and attractions available on Jersey.

Extra nights can be added anywhere along the

walk although we would recommend an extra

night in St Helier as there is an abundance of

inland walks which can be accessed by local bus

from here.

Fewer Nights

If you wish to reduce the number of nights we

can tailor your trip to your requirements.

Accommodation

One of the highlights of this walking holiday is

the high standard of the accommodation. We

specifically choose the hotels, inns, guesthouses

and B&B’s to ensure that you enjoy every minute

of your stay. They all offer a warm welcome to

walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local

food. Due to limited accommodation availability

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

travel to the start of the walk.

Single Rooms and Solo Walkers

If you require single rooms within your party we

would be happy to accommodate you although

there is a single room supplement payable.

We welcome solo walkers on Jersey although

you should of course take extra care in the

outdoors when walking solo. A supplement will

apply to baggage transfers.

Meals

A hearty breakfast is included each morning.

Lunch and dinner are not included so you are

free to choose from the available options. Most

of your accommodations will more than happy to

provide a packed lunch on request and this can

be booked on arrival. Dinner is available either at

your accommodation or nearby pubs or

restaurants.

Equipment

Your information pack has a detailed equipment

list which includes standard walking gear such as

good walking boots or shoes, warm and

waterproof clothes and a day pack.

Baggage Transfer

Your bags will be transferred from your

accommodation as per your itinerary and moved

onto your next overnight accommodation. We

ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to

20kg per person.

Dogs

Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate

walkers with dogs as many of the

accommodation providers do not accept pets.

Getting to and from Jersey

By Air: Flights leave from over two dozen UK

airports. Flybe, BMI, Jet 2 and Blue Islands all

offer regular flights from the UK (1hr 30—2hrs)

and other European destinations. There is a

regular bus service (bus number 15) between

Jersey Airport and Liberation Station in St Helier

which travels via Red Houses and St Aubin's

Village (30mins)

By Car: We don't recommend that you take your

car to Jersey as using public transport is by far

the best way to get around the island. Long term

parking is expensive. There is limited unsecure

on street parking in the outlying residential areas.

By Ferry: There are regular direct ferries from

Poole (3.5hrs). Other routes stop in Guernsey

before arriving in Jersey — Weymouth (4hrs on

the fast ferry or 10.5hrs on the conventional

ferry) or Portsmouth (9.5hrs). All routes are with

Condor Ferries.

We operate holidays in some of the most

beautiful areas of the world and try to operate in

an environmentally aware and sustainable

manner. We do this by following our M.A.C.S.

Responsible travel policy. The full policy is

available online and the cornerstones of this

policy are:

Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit

Action & Advocacy

Carbon & Communities

Sensitive & Sustainable

HOLIDAY INFORMATION

JERSEY COASTAL PATH

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M.A.C.S. RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Price & Availability

This walking holiday is best enjoyed between

March and October. You can start on any date

that suits your travel plans and you will find up to

date availability on our website. Jersey is very

popular so it is best to book as far in advance as

you are able to.

Detailed up to date prices for all our Jersey

Holidays are available on our website.

Included

Hand picked bed and breakfast

accommodation in en suite rooms wherever

possible.

Door to door baggage transfer.

A detailed info pack and guide book for the

group leader.

Emergency telephone support from our office

in the event of a problem.

Excluded

Travel to the start or from the finish of the

itinerary .

Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks.

Travel Insurance.

Personal Equipment.

Taxi transfers or public transport should you

need to skip a stage.

Once you have read all the information in this

factsheet or our website and would like to go

ahead with your booking you can book securely

online at www.macsadventure.com or by

telephone on +44 (0) 141 530 8886

Financial Security

In accordance with "The Package Travel,

Package Holidays and Package Tours

Regulations1992" all passengers booking with

Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the

initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all

monies paid to us, including repatriation if

required (this insurance will not cover repatriation

to the country of origin for the passengers

outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or

curtailment of your travel arrangements due to

the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd. There is

no requirement for Financial Protection of day

trips, and none is provided. This insurance is

only valid for packages booked that DO NOT

include flights.

Consumer aware: Your booking is insured by IPP

Ltd and its panel of insurers. - This insurance is

only valid for passengers who book and pay

directly with/to Macs Adventure Ltd. For further

information please go to www.ipplondon.co.uk

This Insurance has been arranged by

International Passenger Protection Limited and

underwritten by Insurers who are members of the

Association of British Insurers & Lloyds

Syndicates.

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