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These events are guided walks that celebrate all things ‘Geo’ about our Island – everything from the rocks beneath your feet to the special wildlife to Jersey’s unique culture! Find out more by following the booking link or visiting the Aspiring Geopark website.
Geowalk: Discover the Neanderthal hunting cave, La Cotte à la Chèvre
Join us for a guided Geowalk to La Cotte à la Chèvre, the Neanderthal hunting cave. Meet at Grosnez in the car park for a scramble down to La Cotte a la Chèvre. You will take the footpath towards Plémont then find your way down through the bracken and across the rocks to the Neanderthal hunting cave. The artefacts from the cave have recently been re-examined by Dr Josie Mills. The route to the cave is challenging and steep in places, only recommended for those who have a head for heights.
Saturday 1 July at 14:30
Geopark Guide: Nicky Mansell
Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/geowalk-discover-the-neanderthals-hunting-cave-la-cotte-a-la-chevre-tickets-660990469287
Geowalk: The Mont-à-l’Abbé Landscape
Discover how the geology in rural St Helier determines the landscape of valleys, uplands and ancient route ways . Learn how the environmental impact of the Ice Age lead to the formation of the soil which contributes so much to the Island’s agriculture. Visit a working dairy farm whilst enjoying this fascinating Geowalk.
Tuesday 25 July at 10:00
Geopark Guide: Jean Treleven
Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/geowalk-the-mont-a-labbe-landscape-tickets-662977061237
Geowalk: Discover the Gorselands
Journey along the scenic cliff paths from Corbière with its iconic lighthouse and stories of shipwrecks. Meander through the old quarry workings at La Moye, past the desalination plant to Beauport where you will get amazing views across to La Cotte de St Brelade. The return will be through the country park and back along the railway walk. Find out more about how the unique geology and biodiversity of this area has influenced past land uses.
Friday 14 July at 10:00
Geopark Guide: Nicky Mansell
Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/geowalk-discover-the-gorselands-tickets-661004691827
Geowalk: La Pulente and the Ormering Tide
From Neolithic farmers to Viking raiders, Medieval shipwrecks to WW2 defences, surfers to tourists, this south-west corner of St Ouen’s Bay is rich in heritage. Join us on this Geowalk to discover why La Pulente and the Ormering Tide provide inspiration to environmentalists, artists and holiday makers .
Friday 4 August at 10:00
Geopark Guide: Jean Treleven
Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/geowalk-la-pulente-and-the-ormering-tide-tickets-662992346957
Geowalk: Discover the Neanderthal hunting cave, La Cotte à la Chèvre
Join us for a guided Geowalk to La Cotte à la Chèvre. You will take the footpath from Grosnez towards Plémont then find your way down through the bracken and across the rocks to the Neanderthal hunting cave. The artefacts from the cave have recently been re-examined by Dr Josie Mills. The route to the cave is challenging and steep in places, only recommended for those who have a head for heights.
Friday 11 August at 18:00
Geopark Guide: Nicky Mansell
Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/geowalk-discover-the-neanderthals-hunting-cave-la-cotte-a-la-chevre-tickets-660993749097
Geowalk: Discover Plémont
Explore the rock pools and beach caves to discover the history of the granite rocks and many intrusions and fault lines which cut through the Bay. Experience a guided geowalk through the tectonic history of the Island and also a route followed by many Victorian and Edwardian tourists who came to the Bay to be impressed by the wildness of the nature to be found there.
Friday 18 August at 14:00
Geopark Guide: Nicky Mansell
Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/geowalk-plemont-tickets-661111080037
* There is a 50% discount for Members of Jersey Heritage, Société Jersiaise or National Trust for Jersey - just click the blue promo code and add AJIG2023 at the checkout. Please bring proof of Membership to the Geowalk.*
