Barneville-Carteret walks

Starting from the port of Barneville, set off to explore the Dunes of Hatainville, an exceptional and unspoilt natural area. The route is enhanced by two orientation tables located on hilltops offering beautiful views of the coast. Updated in 2025: See Practical InformationGPS or the Visorando app are highly recommended!

This route follows the road, then crosses the village before taking sandy or stone paths with views of the Hatainville dunes, the cape, the old church, the lighthouse, the harbour, etc.

This charming walk combines the Cotentin countryside (hedgerows, orchards, etc.) with a little historical heritage: wayside crosses (Romanesque period), tower mills (19th century) and a covered walkway (Neolithic period). Duration: 2½ hours, no more!

On the west coast of the Cotentin, from wild dunes to cultivated dunes, you will encounter a wide variety of environments in a largely unspoilt area. At the edge of the dunes, overlooking the harbour of Portbail, the trail offers magnificent views.

A beautiful, easy hike between the seaside and the countryside with magnificent views, particularly those of Cap du Rozel overlooking Anse de Sciotot to the north and the long beach between Surtainville and Cap de Carteret to the south.

A walk to discover Bricquebec and the countryside around the Trappist abbey.

A long walk through the Normandy countryside to reach the coast and the coastal path. You will pass by the Château de Flamanville, the Dolmen de la Pierre au Rey overlooking Cap de Flamanville and the beaches of Anse de Sciotot. At the top of the Roche à Coucou, you will have a beautiful view of the entire bay.

Magnificent coastal path to discover the semaphore, the cliffs of Cap de Flamanville and the large sandy beach of Sciotot. Return via the landscaped park opposite the castle.

This walk around Rocheville gives pride of place to paths and small roads. It passes through the Bois de la Grande Roche, the Bois de la Petite Roche and its covered walkway, which are real curiosities in the area. There are many passages through woods or forests, which are fairly sheltered from the sun and allow you to discover a slightly wilder side of the Cotentin. Some passages can be a little damp depending on the season, and hiking boots are recommended to prevent slipping.

A short stroll around the historic area of Gorey with dramatic castle views and a well-earned drink on the pier at the finish.

A walk around the leafy lanes surrounding La Hougue Bie, with a final stop at the Tearoom for tea and cake!

This hike starts in the centre of the town and circles around it, offering beautiful views from several high points scattered along the route.

This route is on promenade or dune, with a short section of beach. Caution: If the beach section is covered by the tide, or if it looks like it will be covered, walk along the road until Le Hurel Slip and return to the route there.

A varied hike that starts in a nature reserve with bird observatories. You then stroll pleasantly through the countryside, mostly on shaded paths. The end of the hike takes place by the sea and on the dunes overlooking it.

This walk offers a glimpse into the life of one of Jersey’s greatest philanthropists - Thomas Benjamin Davis. The son of a ship’s carpenter, he was a self-made millionaire, a friend of King George V, yet he never forgot the island of his birth.

This hike allows you to discover the impressive Cherbourg harbour. It can be done on foot, but can also be a short family bike ride. The paths are accessible by bike everywhere and the route includes a large number of cycle paths. Despite the short distance, the climbs are not insignificant. The second part of the hike allows you to enjoy the relatively rural countryside and quaint corners around the town.

Here is a short stroll through Waterwork’s Valley to Hamptonne, the living farm museum. This woodland path was created entirely by volunteers from the Parish of St Lawrence to celebrate the Millennium. The route was decided upon in October 1998, and work started in November of that year. A nucleus of about 40 people took part in the scheme. Several private landowners generously allowed the path to cross their land, but most of the land that the path crosses is owned by Jersey Water.

A seaside walk exploring the area’s rich history of shipbuilding, military defenses, sea swimming and tourism.

Explore the history of St Helier with this guided walk which starts and ends at The Yard at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery.

The path follows part of the GPR® to Ecalgrain Bay, then passes through the Faye tunnel (bring a torch) before descending to the GR®. This alternative route allows you to see the remains of a Second World War structure and offers a beautiful view of Goury and its remote location.

This urban walk can be done in 2 parts.The first in the city is 3.5 km long and can be extended to the marina area and Fort Elisabeth by a further 2.5 km.Saint-Helier takes its name from a Belgian monk who lived there for 15 years as a hermit. He was martyred on the Hermitage Rock in the Bay of Saint-Aubin in 555 AD. Saint-Helier is the island's capital and main commercial centre, home to a third of its population (35,000 ha). The urban area has a population of almost 50,000.

This short walk brings together a huge slice of social history. Within a mile, we will go from the serenity of sailing ships to the immediacy of air travel, and the revolutionary steps that took place in between.

The natural site of the Nez de Jaubourg and the path along its cliffs offer magnificent views of the sea, the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula and the Channel Islands. This loop offers a superb route along the cliff path and through the hedged farmland dotted with charming hamlets.

Starting from the village mill, set off to explore the sunken lanes of Muneville-le-Bingard. Some of the sunken paths were reopened by volunteers from the Bocage et Patrimoine Munevillais association in 2024. A few paths are maintained by volunteers, depending on their availability, and the grass may be a little high at certain times of the year.