Welcome to the wild west! This sweeping route on the Jersey Tidal Trail takes you along St. Ouen’s Bay, a surfer’s paradise, and leads you up to the ruins of Grosnez Castle on the dramatic northwestern coast. On a clear day, you’ll be treated to views of our neighbouring Channel Islands, Sark and Guernsey.
Bus route 12 (and the 22 seasonal service) runs from Liberation Station in St. Helier to the starting point at La Corbière.
Route 8 runs from the end of the section at Grosnez back to Liberation Station in St. Helier.
Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
Duration: 1hr 02min
Distance: 12.2km
Elevation: 186m
Explore this section of the trail
Use our interactive map
Explore the St. Ouen’s Bay section of the Jersey Tidal Trail using the interactive map below.
The route’s start and end points are marked in blue labelled 3 and 4.
The green circles show pit stops, attractions and accommodation along the trail. Zoom in to see individual listings. The ‘Filter’ button in the top-left corner can be used to customise which listings are shown.
Click on the teal route line for details on duration, distance, elevation and difficulty.
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Food and drink
Bites between the sights
From laid-back surfer hangouts to stylish beachside cantinas and mouth-watering seafood barbecues, St. Ouen’s Bay is dotted with fantastic spots to refuel. Take your pick, dig in and soak up the view as the Atlantic waves roll in.
Faulkner Fisheries
Faulkner Fisheries is an independently family-owned group of companies buying and selling live, fresh, cooked, smoked, frozen, dried and preserved seafood in Jersey, Channel Islands and France. The group’s vivier is nestled inside a Second World War German bunker at L’Etacq in St. Ouen.
The Watersplash Beach Bar & Diner
Come and join us for a cool drink or a delicious meal, and enjoy the magnificent views over St. Ouen's Bay from the terrace of our iconic beach bar. For more than 50 years 'The Splash' has been the home of surfing on the island - this is reflected in the relaxed atmosphere and menu that truly offers something for everyone.
The Line Up Cafe
Come on down to St. Ouen's Bay and tuck into our delicious burgers, hot dogs, loaded fries and crepes, whilst you soak up the best view on the island! We are vegetarian and vegan friendly with plenty of parking and seating 😊.
Jersey Pearl Café
Our laid back and lovely café and terrace are light and comfy and brimming with treats. Come and indulge yourself with our Chef’s generous helpings of delicious, traditional food. Fresh, local ingredients are used to delight the taste buds, while al fresco lunches and cosy cream teas are hugely popular with locals and visitors.
Swingers Bar & Cafe
Located at Roccos Activity Centre in St. Ouen, Swingers serves up fun, food and drinks for everyone. Here we host live music, events, birthdays, team socials, kids parties and more! Join us for a family-friendly golf and outdoor dining experience featuring three 18-hole mini golf courses!
Sands Jersey
Perfectly positioned overlooking the majestic Atlantic Ocean, Sands opened in 2019 with the focus to be a neighbourhood spot in the middle of St. Ouen’s Bay. We are a family run beach café that work hard every day to provide you with good, tasty, honest food and a warm welcome.
El Tico Beach Cantina
Visit Jersey’s original beach café, and possibly one of Britain’s original surf schools, hiring out boards since 1948. Perched on the very edge of the beach and in the middle of one of the finest surf bays in Europe. El Tico Beach Cantina, is a world class destination for fabulous food, great wine and glorious beachside sunsets.
Le Braye
A family owned beachside bistro offering simple, fresh and delicious food and drink. The food pays homage to British seaside classics whilst Mediterranean influences nod to the more southern geography. The food is always fresh, locally sourced wherever possible, and consistently unfussy and delicious.
Things to do
Activities worth pausing for
Jersey’s wild west coast has something for everyone. Ride the waves with a surfing or wakeboarding lesson, soar through the treetops at the island’s adventure centre, or enjoy some light-hearted competition on a crazy golf course.
The Surf Yard
A place where the waves, the sky and the sand, are never the same twice. Our lessons are available for both beginner and advanced levels. For beginners we have introductory lessons and trial courses as well as full courses. Surf lessons for groups or individuals, are a brilliant way of really enjoying your holiday in Jersey - Come and see us today!
Jersey Pearl
We look forward to welcoming you to Jersey Pearl, St. Ouen – the perfect place to treat yourself to something special on the island. There’s so much to love; you can shop, dine, pick a pearl from an oyster, watch pieces being made in our workshop and learn all about pearls whilst enjoying our beautiful view over the bay.
Jersey Surf School
The Jersey Surf School is Jersey’s longest running surf school and has been firmly established as one of the UK’s most highly reputable surf schools. We offer everything from performance programs, junior lifesaver program to summer camps. All instructors are RNLI lifeguards, experienced surfers & ISA qualified, book now to avoid disappointment :)
Laneez Surf Centre
A fun and friendly surf school in the heart of Jersey's surfing community. We are the most central surf school in the bay, providing quality instruction with a focus on safety in and out of the water. Popular with locals and fun and informative for visitors. We can cater for all abilities, confidence levels and age groups.
Little Joe’s Shop & Surf School
Little Joe’s is known for being a surf school that cares. Our mission statement is bringing children down to the beach to discover and learn the importance of being outdoors, learning not just about the sea and beach safety, but learning from the environment around them – using St. Ouen’s Bay as the ultimate classroom.
Valley Adventure Centre
Excitement from the ground up! Jersey’s only high ropes Adventure Centre with much, much more! Set in a secluded and stunning natural valley, Valley Adventure Centre offers a fantastic range of adventure activities for families, corporates, individuals and parties, all year round!
Les Ormes Padel
Discover Jersey’s first indoor panoramic padel courts at Les Ormes Sports Hall—ideal for year‑round fun, no matter the weather. Friendly for all skill levels, and perfect for families, friends, and corporate groups.
Roccos Activity Centre
Roccos Activity Centre is home to the island’s most exciting and family-friendly mini golf experiences, located in the heart of St. Ouen’s Bay. Set against the backdrop of Jersey’s beautiful coastal scenery, Roccos offers three professionally designed, 18-hole outdoor courses that blends fun, challenge, and creativity for all ages.
Channel Islands Military Museum
The Channel Islands Military Museum is housed in a German bunker that once formed part of Hitler's Atlantic Wall defences. Within the bunker itself are many rooms full of artefacts both military and civilian that help tell the story of the five long years of German occupation.
Les Ormes Golf Course
Les Ormes boasts a fabulous 9-hole golf course with views overlooking the picturesque bay of St. Ouen's. Each hole is as challenging as the next and tests your golfing skills along the way. We pride ourselves on having the golf course open all year, with very little weather disruption.
Splash Surf Centre
The Splash Surf Centre operates from the iconic Splash surf ‘shak’ which has been at the heart of Jersey surfing since the early 1960's. It was the home of the original Jersey Surf School and the venue for all major International Contests on the Island. Today our professional, friendly team offer lessons and coaching to everyone who wants to learn.
BeachAbility
BeachAbility is a charity providing specially designed manual, ballooned wheel chairs for use on the beach and other rough terrain. Available at various locations around the island; La Braye, St. Brelade, Gunsite, Bel Royal, West Park, La Mare and Long Beach Gorey.
Healing Waves – Ocean Therapy
At Healing Waves, we enable individuals to access the ocean in a safe way to participate in water sporting activities so they can experience and enjoy the therapeutic benefits that the ocean holds for us all. We offer Ocean Therapy through guided surf, paddle and flow sessions. We get booked up quickly, so be sure to book well in advance.
Things to see
Wander past wonders
Soak up the golden sands of Jersey’s longest beach – the birthplace of European surfing – and pause at historic La Rocco Tower, as seen in the new Bergerac series. Then head to the dramatic ruins of Grosnez Castle and wave across the water to our neighbouring Channel Islands.
La Corbière Lighthouse
Discover the iconic La Corbière Lighthouse in Jersey. It’s not just the architecture of this striking white lighthouse that draws the eye. It’s also the location - towering over Jersey’s south-western corner, flanked by rocks and reached by a causeway.
Strongpoint Corbière
The La Corbière area was the home for a large German Infantry Strongpoint with an array of weaponry and six fortifications built with two meter thick walls and ceilings. The area is great to explore in the afternoon and if you are there for sunset make sure you have your camera ready.
Les Blanches Banques
Step into a wild and windswept wonder where golden dunes roll like waves and nature rules with quiet majesty. Les Blanches Banques, Jersey’s largest dune system, is more than just a landscape — it's a living tapestry of coastal adventure, rare wildlife, and ever-changing light.
La Rocco Tower
La Rocco Tower offers an unforgettable and truly off-grid experience, located half a mile offshore in St. Ouen’s Bay, Jersey. Surrounded by the sea twice a day, the tower is only accessible at low tide and must be reached with an accredited guide.
Grosnez Castle
Grosnez Castle is a ruined 14th-century castle in St. Ouen, situated in Grosnez in the north west corner of the island. Philippe de Carteret held it against the French when they took half of Jersey between 1461 and 1467, but it has been a ruin since the mid 16th century.
Les Landes SSI
Perched on the rugged northwest coast and within the Jersey National Park, Les Landes Site of Special Interest (SSI) is a breathtaking expanse where history, nature, and geology collide.
The National Trust for Jersey Wetland Centre
Perfectly situated overlooking St. Ouen’s Pond, the Wetland Centre gives you and your family an opportunity to not only view the interesting and diverse bird life found at La Mare au Seigneur, but also to learn about the reserve’s wildlife and rich history, safeguarded by the National Trust for Jersey since 1975.
The Jersey National Park
Jersey’s unique character of land and sea, coast and countryside unite in the Jersey National Park. It’s a place to reconnect and revitalise. A place to come together in the great outdoors and experience the wild side of the island break.
St. Ouen’s Bay
With its sun kissed headland and soft sandy beaches, Jersey's western shoreline offers up some of the island's most magical locations, a long stretch of golden sand and views over the Atlantic Ocean make St. Ouen's Bay something special. The bay is a great spot for a sunset BBQ with the family, just over the road from the stunning sand dunes.
Les Landes Race Course
If you are after the perfect day out for family and friends of all ages, then look no further. With a full card of horse racing, we also offer a fully stocked bar and a variety of cuisines on site. Once you have had your fill of food and drink, head out onto the viewing bank for the racing action. See dates below:
Places to stay
Trailside treats for tired feet
From five-star luxury to simpler beachfront retreats – and even a uniquely designed hotel catering specifically to guests with disabilities – this section of the trail offers an incredible range of places to stay.
Le Don Hilton
For a truly unique experience, escape to Le Don Hilton for a revitalising stay in the great outdoors with the sea right on your doorstep. Enjoy a delicious BBQ whilst admiring the breathtaking and natural beauty of the landscape, take a long walk along the beautiful golden sands or take a dip in St. Ouen’s bay, famous for its impressive waves.
Maison des Landes Hotel
Maison des Landes is the only hotel in the Channel Islands designed for people with disabilities in mind, which means you can enjoy everything that Jersey has to offer, safe in the knowledge that we’ll have everything you need when you’re here.
Les Ormes Resort
We mix high quality self-catering accommodation with superb onsite facilities. We have created a unique environment with a trampoline and activity park, golf course, swimming pools, kids' activities and so much more right on your doorstep. A guaranteed fun-filled experience, no matter what your age.
Radio Tower
A striking observation tower built during the Second World War converted into excellent self-catering accommodation. Standing on the south west tip of Jersey’s shoreline within Jersey's National Park, the tower has the most amazing views from the lounge, no matter what the weather.
Barge Aground
The iconic Barge Aground is uniquely positioned in the stunning St. Ouen’s Bay with direct access to the beach. Built in the 1930s, this is the last of the seaside follies and chalets which once lined the bay. The décor has a 1930s theme, with walnut wooden floors and some original furniture.
Les Ormes Coastal Accommodation
Situated just 2km from our main resort, along St. Ouen’s Bay - one of Jersey’s most spectacular beaches - sit our stunning self-catering coastal properties. Spacious and luxurious, they are perfect for family getaways by the sea!
Discovery Bay Self Catering Apartments
Nestled in the heart of St. Ouen’s Bay, between the sea and National Trust nature reserve and wetlands, we’re the ideal place for a getaway. If you’re looking to be active there’s surfing, great walks, rambles and cycling right on your doorstep. Want to slow the pace down? No problem with the beach a stone’s throw away or relax in Sands Café.
The Atlantic Hotel
One of Jersey's finest luxury hotels combining breathtaking ocean views with the award-winning Ocean Restaurant. The Atlantic Hotel is set within ten acres of beautiful and extensive private grounds, situated in one of the most stunning locations in the Channel Islands.
Corbiere Phare Apartments
With a stunning position on the south west coast of the island overlooking the world famous Corbiere Lighthouse, the views from the property and nearby are truly magnificent and some of the best in the island.
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