Jersey Tourism and The Idea Works take our responsibilities
very seriously. All waste materials from the printing of this guide
are recycled, including aluminium plates, metal ink tins & plastic
ink cartridges, the ink itself, paper, cardboard and even the wood
from the delivery pallets.
The ten sites detailed in this publication are all
cared for by The National Trust for Jersey and,
although some are a little tricky to find, we hope
you will agree that they are well worth the extra
effort; if only for the peace and stunning views
they truly afford.
Jersey Tourism, Liberation Place, St Helier, JE1 1BB
Tel: +44 (0)1534 448877
Fax: +44 (0)1534 448898
Email: info@jersey.com
All information correct at time of print – March 2012
Picnic Jersey is intended to redress the balance
and to tempt you to leisurely discover the
real Jersey, its food, countryside and, most
importantly, its natural beauty.
www.jersey.com/walking
For further information visit:
Often on holiday we end up charging around
fearful of the fact that we might miss one of the
“major visitor attractions” and in doing so we
can fail to value our very surroundings.
Who can think of a greater pleasure than
lazing on a picnic rug on a sunny afternoon and
feasting on fresh crab sandwiches, delicious
strawberries and a glass or two of cider, whilst
hearing the distinctive cry of oystercatchers in
the background?
With its stunning coastline and intimate, rural
landscape Jersey is awash with fabulous spots
for a relaxing, tranquil picnic.
perfect
picnic
Omar Khayyam, in his 12th century Rubaiyat
“A book of verse beneath the bough,
A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou
Beside me in the wilderness –
And wilderness is paradise, now.”
The
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The Picnic Sites - how to get there
St Brelade
Portelet Common
From La Route de Noirmont head towards
Ouaisné and as the road splits take the left
turning to Le Chemin du Portelet. Go down
to the bottom of the road and over the speed
bumps where a small informal parking area can
be found. Walk down the track on the right
hand side which will lead you to the Common.
Le Coleron Battery
Go past St Brelade’s Bay Church where you will
find a small car park on the right. Just opposite
the entrance to the car park is a private road
called Le Chemin des Creux which you should
walk up until you see a small footpath on the
left, just past a property on the left. The
footpath is known as the Fishemen’s Path and
it will take you down to the quay. Once at the
quay you will see some steps on your right
leading up to a footpath to the battery.
St Clement
Le Don Le Quesne
From St Helier head along La Grande Route
de la Côte until you reach St Clement’s Parish
Hall where ample parking is located. From the
Parish Hall head on foot along the coastal road
towards Gorey for about 500 yards. Access is
at the top of the hill after a mesh fence on your
right. Carefully walk down the steps and the
site opens up before you. You can also reach
the site directly from the beach at low tide.
St Helier
Fern Valley Meadows
Fern Valley is accessed via a small lane of the
same name located about half way up Mont
Cochon. Limited parking is available at the site
entrance just past the Waterworks pumping
station. Given the restricted access visitors
are encouraged to access this site by walking
or cycling.
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The Elms Meadows and Orchard
The Elms is located along La Chève Rue at
the top of St Peter’s Valley. During office
hours access is permitted to the office,
pressoir, farmyard, boulangerie and
surrounding land. The main house and
farmhouse are tenanted and unavailable
for viewing. On-site parking available.
St Ouen
Grantez headland
From St Ouen’s Village head down La Route
du Marais (Hydrangea Avenue) before turning
left down La Rue de Grantez. Thereafter, turn
right down La Ruette de Grantez or Le Chemin
des Monts until you reach an informal parking
area. Look for the footpath on the left hand
side which will take you down towards the
headland.
Follow the
Countryside Code:
Do not forget to take your litter home
Litter and leftover food not only spoils
the beauty of the countryside but can be
dangerous to wildlife and farm animals.
Guard against all risks of fire
Please do not light BBQs or discard a match or
cigarette at any time of the year as fires can
be devastating to wildlife, habitats and people.
Keep your pet dogs under close control
Everyone enjoys taking their dog for a walk
in the countryside, but please keep them on
a lead if you cannot rely on their obedience.
Please ensure that they do not worry livestock
and always clean up after your dog and
dispose of their waste responsibly.
Keep to the path
Wherever possible please keep to the
designated pathways and follow designated
signage especially around Jersey’s coastal
cliffs. This will ensure you stay safe and limit
disturbance to the local wildlife.
Shhhhh!
Often people visit the countryside for some
peace and quiet and so please be considerate
and avoid disturbing others.
Go Green
If you are physically able why not cycle
(following the cycle routes numbered on the
map), walk or use public transport to get to
your destination. Not only will you save money
and improve your physical fitness, but you will
be helping to safeguard the planet’s limited
resources. Support Jersey’s rural economy and
cut down on food miles by buying local fresh
produce for your picnic.
Enjoy the Countryside
Jersey’s countryside provides every
opportunity for enjoyment and relaxation.
So take it easy and enjoy the fresh air,
wonderful views and tranquillity.
Browse the Central Market in St Helier – brimming with glorious fruit and
vegetable stalls, pâtisseries and delicatessens. Pick up some freshly-cooked
shellfish, delicious Jersey cheese and a bottle of local wine to experience the
real flavour of the Island. For a splendid picnic tea, fill your basket with justbaked scones, world-renowned Jersey cream, delicious Black Butter and a flask
of your favourite brew. Whatever type of picnic you choose, here are just a
selection of the many places to visit to stock up your hamper…
Delicado
86-89 Central Market, St Helier JE2 4WL
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 876508
Bloomer’s Bakery
42-45 Central Market
St Helier JE2 4WL
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 629125
Ferndale Farm Fresh
La Rue de la Grande Vingtaine,
St Peter JE3 7FD
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 487912
www.jersey.com
St Mary
Leave gates and property as you find them
Please shut the gate after you, so that
livestock remain secure and protected.
Do not attempt to feed livestock or touch
any farm machinery.
Bakeries
Farm Fresh Organics
La Bienvenue Farm,
La Grande Route de St Laurent
St Lawrence JE3 1GZ
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 861773
Look for the Mark before you buy
Vicard Point
From St John’s Village head along La Route des
Issues and thereafter La Route D’Ebenezer
until you reach the Le Vesconte Memorial.
At that point turn left along La Rue du Tas de
Geon. At the end of the road turn right along
La Vielle Charrière and on your left you will see
a small track. Proceed a short way along the
track before parking up and then continue on
foot to the pine tree lined driveway.
Protect plants
and animals
Discover the beauty of
the natural environment
and take special care not to
damage, destroy or remove
features such as rocks, plants and trees. They
provide homes and food for wildlife, and add
to everyone’s enjoyment of the countryside.
Decadence and Indulgence
Classic Herd
Manor Farm, La Route de Manoir
St Peter JE3 7DD
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 485692
www.genuinejersey.com
La Coupe
From St Martin’s Village, head towards Rosel
Manor along La Grande Route de Rozel. Go past
the Manor on your right hand side and take
the first right along La Rue des Pelles. Continue
along this road and then take your first left.
The road splits into La Rue du Scez (another
beautiful picnic spot) and La Rue de la Coupe.
Drive carefully down La Rue de la Coupe and
you will find a small parking area at the end.
Parking is limited so it is best to go early in the
morning if you want to get a good spot.
Cider Apple Orchard
Park along La Rue es Picots and head towards
Trinity Parish Church. Turn left opposite the
Church down La Rue du Mont Pellier and the
orchard will be found down the lane on your
left hand side.
Pack your hamper with the mouthwatering treats Jersey has to offer.
Packed with fresh produce straight from the
farm, these treasure troves are the perfect
places to find organic and seasonal fruit,
vegetables, meat and dairy items.
Whether it’s reared, grown, caught or made in Jersey,
Genuine Jersey is the guarantee of local provenance.
In a nutshell, the Mark allows you to make an informed
choice to support the local economy, embrace seasonality
and reduce your carbon footprint.
Trinity
Victoria Tower
Located just off La Rue des Marettes in St
Martin, a small track takes you past Seymour
Farm, with its blue shutters, towards an
informal parking area.
Local treats...
Farm Shops
Eating in.
Eating out.
St Martin
Holme-Grown
La Rue au Long, Fauvic
Grouville JE3 9SH
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 858826
Homefield
La Grande Route de St Clement
St Clement JE2 6QQ
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 852949
Lucas Brothers
La Haule Farm, La Mont au Roux
St Brelade JE3 8BD
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 745199
Rondel’s Farm Shop
La Vielle Grange, La Rue du Becquet
Vincent, Trinity JE3 5FH
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 863566
Woodside
La Hocquarderie, La Rue Coutanche
Trinity JE3 5DU
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 863451
Locally made chocolates, wines and cheeses
are ‘naughty but nice’ and will add the perfect
romantic touch to a picnic for two.
Maison La Mare
King Street, St Helier JE2 4WF
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 733090
Midland Stores
La Rue du Trot, Maufant, St Saviour JE2 7JQ
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 853919
Ready made Sandwiches and Salads
Just the ticket for a spontaneous picnic!
Jersey Pottery Café
King Street, St Helier JE2 4WE
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 789866
Liberation Station, Esplanade, St Helier,
JE1 1BB. Telephone + 44 (0) 1534 872211
Jersey Pottery Sushi & Noodle Bar
Colomberie, St Helier JE2 4QB
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 876005
Crusty breads, cream filled cakes and freshly
baked indulgences make the ideal basis for
any picnic.
Crumbs of Comfort
70 Bath Street,
St Helier, JE2 4SU
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 619785
La Baguette Chaude - Bruno’s Bakery
5 York Street
St Helier JE2 3RQ
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 767355
Ransom’s Bakery
La Grande Route de Faldouet
St Martin JE3 6UD
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 856666
Vienna Bakery
Central Market
St Helier JE2 4WL
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 722629
Juice Bar
63-65 Central Market
St Helier JE2 4WL
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 768836
Mange Tout
St Helier locations:
17 Colomberie, 39 New Street
22 Sand Street, 14 Conway Street
Telephone +44 (0) 1534 636857
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Trinity
Cider Apple Orchard, La Rue du Mont Pellier
Hidden down a small Jersey lane you can discover a
little part of Jersey’s past as over 120 apple trees
have been planted as a gene bank in order to help
safeguard some of Jersey’s traditional cider apple
trees. When in blossom this small three vergée field
is a place of wonder filled with glorious scent and
insect life aplenty. Later in the year it is a place of
repose where you can relax under the shade of an
apple tree and take it easy in the peaceful depths
of Trinity’s countryside.
St Mary
The Elms, La Chève Rue
The Elms is an attractive 18th century farm
complex situated at the top of St Peter’s Valley.
Gifted to the Trust by Mr Nicolle Jean Perrée in
1975 it has been used as the Trust’s headquarters
since 1978. Surrounded by 80 vergées of land
and comprising of a main house, farmhouse and an
extensive range of outbuildings, The Elms displays
a wealth of architectural detail as well as providing
an insight into Jersey’s agricultural heritage.
Trinity
Sorel
La Grève au Lançon
(Plémont)
Le Fosse
Vicq
Plémont
Grosnez Castle (ruins)
K
Race
Course
Les Landes
ST. JOHN'S
BAY
Le Pulec
ur
ier
WC
K
ey
WC
Les
Landes
ST. JOHN
NT
Crabbé
Bleu Soleil
Campsite
Mont Mado
Parish
Hall
a
Se
l
al
W
4
St Mary's
Parish Church
K
Barge
Aground
NT
The Elms
St.Ouen's
Manor
La Ville
de L'Eglise
Le Rât
ST. LAWRENCE
s
Le
Mie
s
lle
6
St
.
ST. PETER
Airport
La Moye Les Quennevais
Common
WC
K
Wheatlands
Golf Course
Beaumont
WC
La Pulente
WC
Petit Port
ay
ilw
alk
W
St Brelade's Parish Church
Fishermen's Chapel
Ra
Kingdom Hall
La
Rosière
WC
Cycle Hire
Railway Wa
lk
WC
La Moye
La Landes
du Ouest
Mont Fiquet
ST. BRELADE'S
BAY
Bouilly
Port
BEAUPORT
FIQUET
BAY
K
NT
ST. HELIER
Ville ès
Nouaux
WC
St Matthew's
(Glass) Church K
Sand
Racing First Tower
Town
Mills
Government
House
St. Aubin's Fort
St Saviour's Parish
Church & Hall
Noirmont
Noirmont Command Bunker
M
Fort
Regent
ST. CLEMENT
K
St Clements
Golf & Sports
Centre
Dicq
Power
Station
WC
NT
St Brelade
Le Coleron Battery, Le Chemin des Creux
Situated on a promontory to the south of the
harbour jetty at St Brelade’s Bay, this granite paved
battery is surrounded by sea on all sides except
to the north. Constructed during the reign of
George III in order to defend the bay, the battery
was originally manned by one Non-Commissioned
Officer and 14 men with firelocks. In these more
peaceful times it is a truly tranquil spot from which
to enjoy enchanting views of the entire bay.
ROYAL BAY
OF
GROUVILLE
Dolmen du
Mont Ubé
St Clement's
Parish Church
Le Rocquier
F.B.Fields
Pontac
Le Squez
K
WC
Le Hurel
Samarès Manor
Le Marais
Estate
Le Haguais
St Clement's
Parish Hall
WC
La Rocque
Le Hocq
Samarès
Green Island
Portelet Common, Le Chemin de Portelet
Famed as a significant hunting site for our
Paleolithic and Neolithic ancestors, this coastal
heathland area provides dramatic views of St
Brelade’s Bay and L’Ouaisné Common. One of the
site’s most prominent features is the small building
at the end of the headland which was originally
constructed as a defensive magazine and battery
in 1795.
Royal Jersey
Golf Club
Fort Henry
Fauvic
ST. CLEMENT'S BAY
Le Nez
St Brelade
Ville ès
Renauds
Longueville
île au
Guerdain
PORTELET
BAY
île Percée
Fort William
Victoria Tower, off La Rue des Marettes
Situated on a hill-top, Victoria Tower is surrounded
by wooded slopes and côtils, overlooking Anne
Port Bay, St Catherine’s Pier and Mont Orgueil
Castle. One of the last Martello towers to be built
in the Island, this impressive moated fortification
is surrounded by open fields and is a perfect spot
to rest and reflect after exploring such sites as
Dolmen de Faldouet and Mont Orgueil castle.
Grouville Parish
Church & Hall
Howard
Davis
Park
Bagot
Havre Des Pas
ST. HELIER
HARBOUR
K
Gorey
Gorey
Harbour
Parish Church
M
Elizabeth
Castle
Portelet
Common
WC
WC
GROUVILLE
Low Tide Walk Only
BELCROUTE
BAY
Portelet
K
Town Hall
Marina M
WC
Gorey
Village
8
Marina
St Martin
Mont Orgueil
Castle
K
Les Jardins
de la Mer
Le Saut Geoffroi
NT
YHA
Queen's
Valley
Reservoir
ST. SAVIOUR
Anne Port
WC
M
La Hougue Bie
Five
Oaks
St Brelade's Parish Hall
K
Ouaisné
Common
ux
Va
9
K
St Aubin's Harbour
WC
Faldouet
Dolmen
ST. HELIER
WC
Ransom’s
Garden
Centre
St. Saviour's
Hospital
ST. AUBIN'S BAY
WC
OUAISNE
BAY
ds
Archirondel
Beuvelande
Camping Site
Maufant
Bellozanne
WC
Low Tide Walk Only
K
Mont a
l'Abbé
St Aubin
Red Houses Sir Winston
Churchill
Park
WC
La Corbière
K
WC
WC
K
Synagogue
Les Creux
Country Park
WC
Mont des
Vignes
1
St. Brelade
Coronation
Park WC
Bel Royal
The Pottery
Belvedere
Terrace
Millbrook
ed
La Coupe, La Rue de la Coupe
One of the most unspoilt and beautiful coastal
headlands in Jersey marking the turning point
between the tranquil eastern slopes and its wild
northern cliffs. Comprising côtils, farmland and
coastline, La Coupe’s most specific feature is the
prominent mount currently surmounted by a white
navigation mark and believed to be of religious
importance during the megalithic period.
WC
Grands
Vaux
Reservoir
5
The Grove
6
La Haule
Life Boat Station
ST. CATHERINE'S
BAY
Sir Francis Cook
Gallery
Va
llé
Quennevais
Leisure Centre
La Moye
Golf Course
2
10
ST. BRELADE
WC
Belval Cove
7
Millbrook
Reservoir
NT
St Catherine's
Breakwater
K
Ville ès
Gaudins
Vaux
Sand Dunes
K
Becquet
Vincent
Parish Hall
Ville
Emphrie
Les Ormes
Leisure Village /
Adventure Centre
WC
Verclut
Public Hall
St Martin's
Parish Church
3a
Victoria
Village
es
Sand
Racing
FLIQUET
BAY
K
St Peter’s
Garden
Centre
Les Landes
Sand Dunes
Dannemarche
Reservoir
Pet
er's Valley
St Peter's
Parish Church
& Hall
NT
Les Mielles
Golf and
Country Club
La Croix
St Martin
La Coupe
St Catherine’s
Wood
Le Becquet
Servais (Sion)
Morel Farm
NT
K
Island
Centre Stone
St Lawrence
Parish Church
NT
Rozel
Camping
Park
ST. MARTIN
NT
St. Ouen's
Pond
Ville ès
Nouaux
1b
TRINITY
NT
Val de
La Mare
Reservoir
To The Ecrehous
K
Saie Harbour
Hamptonne M
3
6a
WC
Rozel
Jardin
d'Olivet
Les Augrès Manor
Carrefour
Selous
NT
St Ouen
BSJA
Showground
St Ouen's
Ville Parish
Church
au Bas
La Mielle
de Morville
ST. OUEN'S
BAY
RJA&HS
Royal Jersey
Ville à Showground
l'Evêque
Handois
Reservoir
Bon Air
ST. OUEN
1
Corbière
Lighthouse
Hill Climb
Site
ROZEL
BAY
Trinity Parish Church
Le Canné
Dolmen du
Mont Grantez
La Crabière
La Corbière
Radio Tower
NT
Les
Croix
Le Sauchet
Fort Leicester
K
BOULEY BAY
L’Etaquerel Fort
WC
L'Etaquerel
Parish Hall
NT
WC
Tour de Rozel
St Mary's Parish Hall
St Ouen's Parish Hall
Low Tide
Walk Only
Les Camps
du Chemin
Highest Point
in Jersey
Le Claire
Stables
Les Pres
Grantez Headland, Le Chemin des Monts
This extensive area of maritime heathland is
located above the escarpment of St Ouen’s Bay
and enjoys breathtaking views extending from
Corbière lighthouse to L’Etacq. Within its vicinity
is a megalithic passage-grave anciently known as
Lé Creux ès Fait’tchieaux, due to the local folklore
belief that it had been built by the “little people”.
NT
1
Léoville
L'Étacq
WC
Petit Port
La Crête
NT
ST. MARY
La Villaise
BONNE NUIT
La Crête Fort Giffard
Bay
St John's
Parish Church
Rifle
Range
M
Model
Aircraft
Field
Les Ruaux
Va
ll
NT
K
Le Pinacle
Belle Hougue
Wolf's
Caves
Frémont
Les Reuses
Creux
de Lasse
GREVE DE
LECQ
Les
Pallières
Mo
Devil's Hole
Portinfer
Ville
la Bas
Mourier
Bay
Creux Gabourel
Douet de la Mer
WC
Moto
Cross
Creux Gros
WC
Ronez
Go Kart
Racing
Gr
an
Grosnez
La Houle
Vicard Point, La Vielle Charrière
Formerly the site of a bungalow reputed to have
been stayed in by Miss Katherine Hepburn, this
coastal site enjoys stunning views of France and
the other Channel Islands. All that remains of
the dwelling is the pine tree-lined drive, but one
can easily imagine the delights of living in such a
stunning location. In early June, wild orchids can be
found flowering on the surrounding grasslands.
WC
La Rocque Harbour
K
Seymour Tower
Icho Tower
St Clement
St Helier
Fern Valley, Mont Cochon
A wonderful, secluded valley located on the
outskirts of St Helier and comprising meadows,
streams and fern-covered wooded côtils.
Footpaths enable you to easily explore this
delightful site and present the opportunity to spot
Red Squirrels, Great Spotted Woodpeckers and
Golden-ringed Dragonflies.
Le Don Le Quesne, La Grande Route de la Côte
Sandwiched between the beach and St Clement’s
coast road is a small strip of land on which the
old Eastern Railway used to run between 1873
and 1929. Gifted to the Trust in 1987, this small
grassland site has direct access to the beach and is
a wonderful spot to watch wading birds on Jersey’s
Ramsar site or simply enjoy the view at high tide.
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