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Rural Rambles     6 hours

Meeting Point : Trinity Church lych gate.  Bus 4 out, Bus 1 back

After a brief tour around the 11th century church, the gradient will draw us eastwards towards the coast. On the way, we shall pass Parish schools, ancient water mills and war memorials. After lunch at the Royal Hotel, St.Martin (at your own expense), we head east again towards the sea. We walk the length of Queen's Valley Reservoir and take in some breathtaking coastal panoramas before descending into Gorey Village. Our walk finishes at the Gorey Potteries, where one can look around the pottery or enjoy a coffee in the cafe.

Difficulty: Easy/Medium   Distance: 8.5 Miles/14 Kilometres

Almost downhill all the way     6 hours

Meeting Point : Bonne Nuit Slipway  Bus 4

After an initial climb to the heights of La Tete de Fremont, we follow a stream that rises in St.John, and trace its course as it flows south towards the sea. We walk past the first reservoirs built in Jersey, including Handois Reservoir, which is usually closed to the public. Learn about the island's watermills, the German Occupation and ghostly apparitions as we walk along the shady Millenium Path that runs through some of the prettiest scenery in Jersey. The walk finishes at the Old station Cafe in St.Aubin's Bay.

Walkers are advised to bring a picnic for this all day walk.

The ‘Side to Side’  2 Day walk

This cross island odyssey takes us through nine of the island’s prettiest valleys and past three of the largest reservoirs.  The route uses woodland paths and quiet country lanes as much as possible.

The more intrepid may care to do the whole walk in one day, it’s certainly possible with an early start, a good pace and less interpretation.

The Side to Side  Day 1   Gorey to St.Lawrence Church     7 hours

Meeting Point :  Gorey Pier bus shelter     Bus 1 out, Bus 7 back

Today's walk starts in the shadow of Mont Orgueil castle, in the fishing village of Gorey. After a brief stroll through the village, we walk around Queen's Valley Reservoir and through 'Peacock Valley' before stopping for a coffee at La Hougue Bie. Then on to Grand Vaux, where we touch the suburbs of St.Helier, before the shady Vallee des Vaux leads us back out into the countryside. Fern Valley and Waterworks Valley are our next two glimpses of Jersey at its best, before a final climb up to St.Lawrence Church.

Difficulty: Medium/Hard   Distance: 11 Miles/18 Kilometres

The Side to Side  Day 2   St.Lawrence Church to St.Ouen’s Bay     7 hours

Meeting Point :  St.Lawrence Church     Bus 7 out, Bus 12a back

After a short visit to the parish church, we follow a coffin path towards the War Tunnels, where we stop for refreshments. A wooded climb past second World War 2  slit trenches leads us into St.Peter's Valley. A charming path, running beside the valley stream, takes us to Le Moulin de Quetivel, a working water mill in the care of the National Trust for Jersey. We then leave the woodland and use quiet country lanes until we reach Val de la Mare, our last valley and final reservoir. An ancient track used by militiamen, on their way to drill training at the parish church, takes us out of Val de la Mare and onto the final descent towards the Atlantic breakers of St.Ouen's Bay.

Difficulty: Medium/Hard   Distance: 8 Miles/12.8 Kilometres 

Cycling Tours  

Eastern Promise     3hours  

Meeting Point : Liberation Square, St.Helier

This route takes us east, through the coffin paths of St.Clement towards Gorey. On the way we pass Millenium Stones, ancient churches and other vestiges of island life. Using Jersey’s unique cycle network and speed restricted Green Lanes, we explore at our leisure, (we walk up hills !). An ideal way to see, smell and hear what most people pass by.

Difficulty: Medium   Distance: 15 Miles/25 kilometres

Meeting Point : Liberation Square, St.Helier

In this episode of 'Graveyards of the rich and famous', we cycle west to the ancient graveyard of St.Brelade's Church. Here we will unearth tales of artists, benefactors and bailiffs. Using quiet roads and Green Lanes, this leisurely ride(we walk up the hills !) is the ideal way to see the island and find out a little more about the island's past personalities.     

Difficulty: Medium   Distance: 12 Miles /20 kilometres

Pagan Rides     3hours

Meeting Point : Liberation Square, St.Helier

Dust off your bike in time to join this leisurely (we walk up the hills !) ride around some of the dolmens in the east of the island. Find out how and why these fascinating structures, which predate the Pyramids, were built and how they fit into the island’s history.Using Green Lanes and the Cycle Network we will visit three dolmens during the morning, finishing our tour with a visit to La Hougue Bie (discounted admission charge at your own expense), one of the finest dolmens in North-Western Europe. 

Difficulty: Medium   Distance: 10 Miles/16 kilometres

Heritage Heartland    3hours

Meeting Point : Liberation Square, St.Helier 

Using Jersey’s unique Cycle Network with it’s tranquil and scenic Green Lanes, we travel through the island’s glorious history as we travel through her glorious countryside. Touching on tradition, farming and the Occupation, this short leisurely ride (we walk up the hills !) is the ideal introduction to Jersey for anyone who enjoys the pleasures that only cycling can provide. 

Difficulty: Medium  Distance: 12 Miles/20 kilometres

Towards Trinity    3hours

Meeting Point : Liberation Square, St.Helier

A chance to discover Jersey by bike and delight in the charm of the island’s tiny lanes and verdant valleys. We pass millponds and manor houses, farmland and countryside as we head north towards Trinity. Experience what the motorist misses !

Difficulty: Medium   Distance: 15 Miles/25 kilometre