Countryside paths and maps

Accessing the countryside

Jersey has a network of paths across public and private land in some of the Island’s most beautiful landscapes often through the Jersey National Park.

The paths are used by an estimated 100,000 people a year.

The Land Resources Management Team manages 70 km of public access to the Jersey countryside. There are a number of other agencies who provide public access including:

the National Trust for Jersey
Jersey Water
the Parishes
private individuals

Countryside Access Strategy for Jersey 2016

Types of paths and who can use them

Type of path
Footpath
Cycle track
Bridle path
Multi use path
Road

Type of path	Who can use them
Footpath	Pedestrian only
Cycle track	Cyclists and pedestrian use only
Bridle path	Horse riders and pedestrian use only
Multi use path	All non-motorised users
Road	All users including motorised

Countryside Access Map

For more information or to give your feedback email yourpaths@gov.je.

Levels of difficulty

Level of difficulty
Easy access
Easy
Moderate
Hard

Level of difficulty	Description
Easy access	Flat, or slight gradient tarmacked, no steps (suitable for most wheelchairs and pushchairs)
Easy	Flat or slight gradient, not tarmacked, no steps
Moderate	Uneven surface, some steps or other obstacles
Hard	Uneven surface with trip hazards, steps or other obstacles, steep gradients

Suggested routes

Map of footpaths by levels of difficulty

Map of round Island walk

Map of cycle network

Map of Jersey Riding Club routes

We work with other access providers and landowners. You can find out more on their websites:

Track My Bus is an online service that provides close to real time locations for all the buses on the Island.

It also has information on all the routes and accessible timetables.

Report a problem with Love Jersey

Love Jersey is an app and website you can use to report a problem that needs attention.

This can include things like:

overhanging trees
damage to footpaths

When using the app you'll be asked to provide information about the issue, location and send a photo.

Active Jersey Strategy

Jersey Sport have their Inspiring an Active Jersey strategy.

The strategy encompasses all departments and islanders and sees physical activity of a national concern that impacts us all.

Inspiring an Active Jersey Strategy