September / October 2012 - Jersey

Friday 7, 14, 28
September - Mornings and
Afternoons.
Gorey- in the Shadow of
the Castle
Its fascinating story stretches from
the Neolithic Period to the present
day, and here’s your chance to get
the low-down on Gorey; the oyster
fishing boom, treachery in the castle
and other intriguing tales are as
colourful as some of its famous
residents: George Eliot, golfing
legend Harry Vardon, and the man
who captured the Rosetta Stone!
Visits to the unique Faldouet dolmen
and Victoria Tower, the last Martello
built in Europe, before winding your
way through village lanes and
following the route of the Jersey
Eastern Railway to end at the Pier.
Time: 10:30 – 13:00
and 14:00 – 16:30
Booking Essential -
Tel: 01534 853525
Price: £10
Meeting Point: Gorey Pier bus
terminus, St Martin
Guide: Arthur Lamy
Grade: 3m (4.8k) one steep hill!
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Every Friday
Gorey at Twilight –
Evening Walk
Enjoy Gorey as the sun goes down
and hear about the mighty Mont
Orgueil Castle, King John’s stronghold
within sight of France. Visit the
unique Faldouet dolmen created by
the first settlers then stroll among
the tiny fishermen’s cottages and
churches that make up the village.
Head back to Gorey with its many
pubs and restaurants along the route
of the Jersey Eastern Railway.
Time: 18:30 – 21:00
Booking Essential -
Tel: 01534 853525
Price: £10
Meeting Point: Gorey Pier bus
terminus, St Martin
Guide: Arthur Lamy
Grade: 3m (4.8k) one steep hill!
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Friday 7, 14, 21
September
Weekly Walks from Les
Charrieres Hotel
Have you heard about Jersey’s Green
Lanes? As walkers, you have priority
here and can wander in peace and
quiet past historic water mill sites,
traditional Jersey granite houses and
the lush valleys in the heart of St
Mary. Immerse yourself in the
verdant beauty of the island’s rural
centre and, at the same time, gain an
insight into the lifestyle of
yesteryear.
Time: 10:00 – 12:30
Price: Free, kindly provided by Les
Charrieres Hotel
Meeting Point: Les Charrieres
Country Hotel, St Peter
Guide: Remi Couriard
Grade: Moderate – 4m (6.4k)
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Walks on specific dates
September 1
Les Écréhous - Discover a
Wild Beauty
Les Écréhous are a hidden treasure
mid-way between France and Jersey,
a site of unique interest and protected
as an international Ramsar wetland site.
Amble between the cluster of former
fishermen’s cabins and walk over huge
sand bars which are submerged under
many metres of ocean twice a day.
Travel to the reef by charter boat (with
inside seating) and explore with your
guide the exceptional nature and
history of this miniature world. You may
see dolphins en-route to the
archipelago or a seal close to the reef.
Times and departure point
advised when booking
Booking Essential -
Tel: 07797853033
Price: £55 adults, £45 children
Guides: Derek Hairon and Trudie Trox
Grade: A good agility is required, e.g.
climbing down a 3ft ladder and
walking over bolder strewn areas.
Web:www.jerseywalkadventures.co.uk
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Seymour Tower
September 3, 14, 29,
October 2, 20, 28
Icho Tower
September 17 , October 18
Family Walk towards
Seymour Tower
September 2, October 30
Beyond the Tower to Karame
Beacon
October 17
Two Towers
September 18, October 16
Moonwalks on the Seabed to
Seymour and Icho Towers
Walk the gullies and gutters, cross
sand bars and rock pools to discover
Jersey’s very own wilderness area.
Revel in the stillness and expanse of
an area that is covered twice a day
by the ocean. Participants should be
prepared to get wet to the knee (and
sometimes higher!). For more
information check out the website.
Time: Times and departure point
advised when booking.
Booking Essential -
Tel: 07797 853033
Price: £14.50 adults, £7.25
children
Guides: Derek Hairon and Trudie Trox
Web:www.jerseywalkadventures.co.uk
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