Jersey has a coastline with its share of steep paths and endless steps. Away from the coast, however, there is slightly more variety in the landscape, and walking is relaxed and easy, mainly along quiet lanes and country paths. Geoff Daniel has the happy knack of finding sights and places to stir the imagination from the Pinnacle (one-time scene of pagan rituals) to the eerie towering concrete relics of the island's occupation by Germany during World War II.
As with the previous edition, this new 4th edition has been thoroughly checked and revised by Sue Hardy, a resident of Jersey. Sue leads groups of walkers throughout the year and devised the walk around St Lawrence incorporating the Millennium Path which was created in the year 2000. Whether you're a first-time or a regular visitor, you'll enjoy exploring places you might never come across without the aid of this guide.
A particular feature of the book is the fact that the walking maps are all reproduced from the official Ordnance Survey map (with the permission of the Island authorities).
Best months for walking: Walk here in April or May if you can, to catch the spring flowers. Otherwise, good walking may be enjoyed through to the end of October, and even in winter the climate is usually milder than on the mainland. Many keen walkers prefer to walk out of season they take a chance with the possibility of rain and blustery breezes to enjoy the freedom of exploring the island free from the summer influx of visitors. However, even at the height of the summer season, it's possible to find walks on which you'll scarcely see another soul.
Where to Stay: With extensive bus services available to every part of the island, St Helier provides the best hub for non-drivers who want to walk. But if you are hiring a car, it really doesn't matter where you stay, because no part of the island will be more than a forty-minute drive away. For the best beach, and a range of hotels from bed and breakfast to luxury level, popular St Brelade's Bay might be a good choice for first-time visitors.
2 car tours, 22 long and short walks, 14 picnic suggestions
Plan of St Helier
64 pages + touring map
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