Walk in the Park– in the Jersey National Park – returns with a closer look at the very nature of this Island
This May, Walk in the Park goes beyond the postcard view, asking what has made Jersey what it is, and how it is responding to a changing world.
Across 20 expert-led walks in the Jersey National Park, conservationists, historians, scientists and other specialists will guide participants through some of the Island’s most remarkable places. This year’s programme, ‘the very nature of this Island’, invites a closer look at the landscapes, systems and stories that help explain Jersey, structured around four themes:
Living systems – understanding nature and the interconnections that support life.
Changing landscapes – examining how our environment responds to climate, land use and time.
What we stand on – walking through the past to understand the present.
Being here – experiencing the Jersey National Park as a space for wellbeing and perspective.
Each walk offers a different way of understanding the Park, with space for discussion and shared insight. From early morning walks along the coast in the east, to evening experiences under dark skies in the west, the programme moves across the Island through different times of day and settings. Participants might find themselves hearing wartime stories walking through working farmland, or pausing to notice how the season is changing around them.
Walks are delivered in partnership with a wide range of specialists and organisations. Together, the walks encourage people to slow down, pay attention and see more of the Island, guided by those who know it best.
Booking for guided walks is now open, with limited spaces available. Tickets are priced at £7.50 for adults, with free entry for under-18s. Self-guided routes are also available at jerseynationalpark.com for those wishing to explore independently.
Jim Hopley MBE, Chairman of the Jersey National Park, said: ‘Walking is one of the best ways to understand the Island, and these walks really do help people make better sense of the Jersey National Park. They bring together knowledge, experience and first-hand insight in a way that is accessible and relevant.’
Greg Morel, Chief Executive of the Jersey National Park, said: ‘This programme is about more than walking. It is about recognising what makes our Island distinct. From wildlife to weather, farming to history, people can walk with those who know these places best.
‘This year’s programme has been designed to appeal to a wide range of interests, whether people are looking for challenge, insight or simply time to pause.
Walkers are kindly reminded to respect the Park’s wildlife, landscapes, and heritage by following the Jersey Countryside Code.
To find out more, and to book your place, visit: www.jerseynationalpark.com/walkinthepark
