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Golf
Jersey has two 18-hole golf courses open to visitors who are members of a recognised golf club. Both of these courses are well known throughout the golfing world:
La Moye in St Brelade and Royal Jersey in Grouville, both courses require proof of handicap or membership.
For Golfers who do not belong to a club can play at the 18-hole Les Mielles or Les Ormes courses and either of the two 9-hole courses at Wheatlands or Greve D’Azette, where no handicap is required. For further details, contact Jersey Tourism.
Horse Riding
Several schools in Jersey provide horse riding tuition and escorted hacks.
Outdoor pursuits
The best way of seeing Jersey is to walk or cycle round the island. The north has the highest land and the most rugged scenery, but gentler walks are possible inland and to the south. One suggested route follows the line of the old Jersey Railway – now a traffic-free public path – which runs from St Aubin to the lighthouse at Corbière on the island’s southwestern tip. Jersey’s network of ‘Green Lanes’, which have a 24kph (15mph) speed limit, are ideal for cyclists, free organised cycling and walking tours are available.
Swimming
Swimming is a very popular leisure activity, and there are many bays and beaches offering excellent bathing (and for information on the best beaches, see the Resorts & Excursions section). Bathers should beware, however, as Jersey has some of the largest tidal movements in the world, with as much as 12m (40ft) between the low and high tide, causing very strong currents. Some of the beaches are patrolled by beach guards and have safe areas marked with flags. On the western coast at St Ouen’s Bay, the strong waves can also prove hazardous. There are open-air swimming pools at Havre des Pas and West Park, and 2 indoor pools, one at Fort Regent and one at Quennevais, St Brelade.
Watersports
The waters around Jersey support a rich and varied marine life and there are good facilities for divers. Boat dives, skindiving and equipment hire are available from specialist operators. The best area for surfing is around St Ouen’s Bay and there are surfing schools and equipment-hire facilities. Windsurfing races are held in the summer and there are several windsurfing schools. Water-skiing facilities and tuition are also available.
There are 2 sailing clubs on Jersey: The Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club, St Aubin, and The St Helier Yacht Club. There is also a canoeing school located in St Helier.
Angling is very popular, particularly in the summer, and there are a number of sea-fishing clubs which run shore and boat festivals during the summer. Boating and fishing trips operate from St Helier.
Warning: Fishing from rocks should not be attempted until the visitor has information about the local tides, currents and weather conditions.
Fly fishing is available at the Val de la Mar and the St Catherine Reservoirs and temporary membership can be obtained.
Squash
Temporary membership of the island’s two squash clubs is available and for further information contact Jersey Squash Club and the Lido Squash and Social Club. There are also courts at the Fort Regent Leisure Centre. |
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