New footpath unveiled on north coast

Saturday 17 February 2024

A new footpath has been created on the north coast thanks to a slice of a £750,000 Government pot to create new paths in Jersey’s green areas.

The new 1km path stretches eastward from Ronez Quarry, and was officially opened by Environment Minister Steve Luce and Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan on Friday.

The path's construction was supported by around £68,000 from the Government’s Covid-19 Health and Social Recovery Fund.

Last year, parishes, landowners and other community organisations were invited to bid for a slice of a £750,000 pot to create new paths in Jersey’s green areas and bring old ones back into use.

Much of Jersey’s coastal footpath was created in the 1980s, however this section in St John across public land was never completed. Walkers instead had to divert to the pavement along Route Du Nord. 

However, this new footpath will remove the need to walk on the road.

Pictured: The new footpath on the north coast is around 1km long.

Deputy Luce said: “Coastal footpaths are integral to Jersey and its natural character.

"This new section links to an existing path and will significantly enhance the walking experience by taking out the need to walk along the roadside pavement. 

“I am delighted to open this new addition to the footpath family – and am grateful for the funding from the Covid Health and Social Recovery Fund to make it possible. 

“I hope islanders and visitors will enjoy the new footpath for generations to come.” 

The new footpath is suitable for walkers but not mountain bikers or horse riders.

The first footpath to be completed under the Countryside Access and Wellbeing project was an upgrade to ancient footpath linking Sandybrook to the top of Les Grupieaux, near Wheatlands Golf Course in St Peter last October.