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Jersey Cliff Walk - Grève de Lecq to Plémont

Showstopper coast path to a red-sand cove

This north-west leg of Jersey's 48-mile Coast Path is its showstopper: granite steps climbing out of the pebble cove at Grève de Lecq, gorse-scented cliff tops with wide Atlantic views, and a finish above Plémont - a horseshoe of red sand and sea caves that only opens up at low tide. Around five miles of the island at its wildest.

The Jersey Coast Path traces the whole island shoreline, but this stretch between Grève de Lecq and Plémont is the one walkers come back for. From the sheltered pebble-and-sand cove of Grève de Lecq, steep granite steps haul you up onto the cliff tops, and from there the path rolls west along high, exposed headland scented with gorse and heather. It dips into hidden valleys and climbs back to one Atlantic panorama after another; on a clear day Sark, Guernsey and even the coast of France line the horizon. This is some of the best of Jersey's protected Coastal National Park, rich in seabirds - fulmars, gulls and, in early summer, puffins offshore. The walk ends high above Plémont Bay, where a long stair drops to a beach of deep red sand backed by caves that the falling tide reveals. Time it right and you can finish with a swim and a poke around the caverns before tea at the beach café and the bus home. It is a moderate half-day that packs in cliffs, coves, wildlife and views out of all proportion to its length.

À quoi s'attendre

A moderate cliff walk of around five miles on natural, undulating ground, with several steep climbs and descents on granite steps and grassy paths. There are long exposed sections with sheer, unfenced drops, so it is not one for very young children or windy days, and dogs should be on leads near the edge. Wear proper walking shoes - the granite is slippery after rain - and carry water, sunblock and a windproof layer. Allow three to four hours, plus extra time at the end for Plémont, where the sea caves are only accessible at low tide. There are cafés at both ends and a bus stop near Plémont for the journey back.

Où cela se passe

The walk runs along Jersey's north-west coast, starting at the Grève de Lecq car park on the St Mary/St Ouen boundary and finishing above Plémont Bay in St Ouen. Both ends have a café and a car park, and bus 8 links Plémont back towards St Helier, so you can walk it one-way without a second car. The wild headland of Grosnez lies just beyond Plémont.

Secteur

North-west coast (Grève de Lecq → Plémont)

Durée

3–4 hrs (≈8 km / 5 miles)

Meilleur moment

April–October, set off mid-morning; allow extra time for Plémont at low tide

Marée

Marée basse

Météo

Dépend de la météo

Idéal pour

Couples, Friends, Solo, Photographie, Aventure

Difficulté

Moderate

Réservation

Venez simplement sur place

Consigne de sécurité

Steep, exposed cliff edges with no railings - keep dogs on leads and stay well back in strong winds. Wear proper walking shoes (granite gets slippery after rain), pack water, sunblock and a windproof layer. Check tide times before descending to Plémont sea caves.

À combiner avec

Start with brunch at Colleen's Café at Grève de Lecq, finish with a swim at Plémont sea caves and tea at the Plémont Beach Café. Bus 8 runs back to St Helier.

Points forts

  • • Granite steps and high gorse headland
  • • Views to Sark, Guernsey and France
  • • Coastal National Park seabird cliffs
  • • Red-sand Plémont Bay and its sea caves
  • • Cafés at both ends, bus back from Plémont

Set off mid-morning and check the tide before you go - Plémont's sea caves only open up around low water, and they are the best part of the finish. Bus 8 saves you doubling back.

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