On our last full day on Jersey, we decided to walk from our hotel to Corbiere Lighthouse and back. It was yet another clear, sunny day with a breeze to start out, so perfect for walking. Also, for once, we had a path for foot traffic only; walking or biking. That is something we have missed, not having to dodge cars and trucks on narrow roads without sidewalks. It was an enjoyable walk both there and back.
We got to the lighthouse while the tide was out and were able to walk along a path among the rocks and tide pools going out right to the lighthouse which was anchored on top of a large set of rocks. After 20 minutes or so the tide was coming in and a siren sounded warning people to get back to shore. In 20 minutes the same low path was covered by the sea and we were snugly on shore eating our lunch.
She said:
Another cracking day. It appears that we have hit a perfect weather week.
Today we walked from our hotel to the Corbiere Lighthouse along a delightful walk/bike path. The path is built over an old rail track, so it is wide and flat and easy walking.
Cyclists and walkers a-plenty, but not overwhelming at all.
A thoroughly pleasant walk.
The lighthouse is situated at the tip of a peninsula (duh) and accessible by foot, unless the tide is coming in.
We somehow timed it just right and were able to walk out.
However, the tide was beginning to come in. The lighthouse keeper sounds a siren when the walkway out to the lighthouse is about to become covered by the sea, and we did hear it. We were already back and it was interesting to watch our walkway get covered over, little by little.
On the bus yesterday, we went by the lighthouse and the walkway was totally submerged, so I didn’t really know we could walk out there today until we got there (at low tide).
As usual, all along the coast, there are remains of the German fortifications. Even some camouflage paint still on the gun placements.
Another bunker. This one is only open on Sundays, so we missed that, but there is a schematic map on the outside showing the bunker layout, which is a standard layout, and the same layout of the bunker where the Channel Islands Military Museum is housed (which we toured yesterday).
We found some shade and had another picnic lunch. Yum.
There is a very huge, very heavy stone lintel that sits on the side of the path. Neolithic.
Was a capstone (originally resting on two other stones) that covers a now filled-in chamber.
Burial? Unknown.
To me, the bigger question is how they ever got that humongous rock up on top of the supporting rocks. Total mystery.
We stopped in St. Aubin's at the grocer and picked up supper supplies.
Happily in our excellent room, looking out at the water and relaxing.
Checked our ferry reservations for tomorrow, and good thing. Appears that our ferry is out of service (mechanical issues) and we will now be taking a freighter (!) to Guernsey, 3 hours later than scheduled.
Should be a very Interesting trip!
Total Mileage:
9 Miles
Classic Car
St Aubin harbor
The Corbiere Walk
At Corbiere
Corbiere Lighthouse
Neolithic Capstone
Fido in a Land Rover, St Aubin
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