Last Sunday after much dithering we finally headed out for a walk. It was a stormy day and a red warning was in force for storms that were due to hit the following day. In the end we decided to head towards Gorey which is to the east of the island. On a clear day you can see across to France. On Sunday we found that there was no chance of seeing the French coastline as it was obliterated by mist.
Ignoring the howling winds we headed towards the beach where we admired the view of Mount Orgueil castle dominating the skyline.
Gorey has a glorious beach with a wide expanse of sand that is often devoid of people even in the summer months. Above you can just about make out the pretty houses on the quay side which houses many restaurants that serve up delicious food and the best of the local produce. It really is a foodie haven.
We watched the little fishing boats being thrown around by the waves and the seagulls swooping in looking for dinner.
We then had fun flinging rocks into the sea and watching them being swallowed up by the huge waves. Eventually the wind started to make our ears ache so we sought shelter in the village, bypassing the park to search for warm cups of tea and cake.
The sky was getting greyer by the second and we started to fear that we were going to get caught in a down pour. Undeterred we pressed forward.
In the gloom this yellow shop with its sweet message warmed up our hearts! Youngest had decided that sweets were now the order of the day so we continued walking through the village, admiring the pretty shops as we went.
Then we felt big plops of rain starting to fall so we quickly retreated to the village shop where we bought goodies to enjoy in the car.
Our hands firmly grasping our treats we ran back to the car.
Reaching the car just in time as the rain started to fall down in great torrents. We sat in the car eating our treats, drinking tea and listening to the sound of the rain hitting the car roof.
If you are ever in Jersey then I urge you to visit Gorey it really is a pretty village with an amazing beach, pretty shops and fabulous restaurants. You can’t help but fall in love with the place and there is much to be enjoyed, whatever the weather.
this does look like such a pretty village - even in the grim weather! :) I’d love to visit Jersey, my parents went there a lot before they had me
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It really is a lovely place to live, we are very lucky :-)
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Even on a dull grey day you can see it’s a lovely place to visit, that castle would be calling me #CountryKids
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The castle is an amazing place to visit! :-)
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We holidayed in Jersey in 2012 and I remember visiting Gorey on a very different sunny summer’s day! Nice to see it looking a little wilder (although I do prefer the sun!) #countrykids
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Yes, I think we prefer the beach on a sunny day too :-)
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I do love a windswept blustery beach - looks so dramatic with the clouds too. I’d love to visit Jersey one day, so will definitely add that to my list! #countrykids
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Jersey is a great place to visit with kids, loads of beaches and restaurants that are very child friendly :-)
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Sounds like your visit was very well timed and you made it back to the car to enjoy your treat just in time. I’ve just seen Chelsea Mamma is there or was there based on her silent Sunday photo this week, I recognized the view immediately. It does look a lovely place to visit, I bet it is mobbed in summer, I think I’d rather the quiet and your stormy day. Thank you for sharing with me on #CountryKids.
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It really is a lovely place to visit, lots of lovely walks that you can do to and the best garden centre round the corner which serves the most amazing cakes in HUGE portions. What is not to love. I will have to go at look at Chelsea Mamma’s blog now :-)
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Love your red hood on the bleak beach…great photo
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Thanks :-)
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looks like a nice place despite the weather! #monday escapes
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Thanks, it really is a lovely place :-)
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I have never visited Jersey but the little town looks so pretty even in the howling wind and rain. Sometimes its nice to wrap up warm and head to the beach and I think you earned your treats #Mondayescapes
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Jersey is a really pretty, lovely small island :-)
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Gorey looks very pretty! You were brave to visit on a red weather warning! The coastline looks battered with all the choppy waves and the wind moving your coats in the photos. Great set of piccys! #PointShoot
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Thanks :-) x
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You are so brave for getting on the beach on a wintery, grey day but you were rewarded with some fantastic scenes…. love your pictures of all the birds against the backdrop of the castle. Gorey looks like a really pretty place #whatevertheweather
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Thanks, Gorey really is a lovely place. I would love to be able to buy a house there :-)
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Looks like a great day despite the rain. I’ve never been to Jersey but I’d love to visit - the town is lovely!
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It is a fab place to visit with family :-)
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What a lovely place to explore - I would love to visit the castle and the village sounds like an interesting place to explore too. I’ve only ever visited Jersey once (a very brief stop en route to and from Sark) but it’s somewhere I’d like to go back to and spend some time exploring.
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I love beach towns during the winter..there is something so dramatic about the setting and feel. Looks beautiful, especially with that magnificent castle! #mondayescapes
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Too bad for the weather but it looks lovely !
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I love the beach in winter even more so than summer. It sounds like a great day, even if it was a bit weathery! Thanks for linking up to #PointShoot x
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We’ll done for missing the torrential rain, the sky definitely looks a bit foreboding! I bet the beach is beautiful on a sunny summers day with the castle rising up behind. Love looking at all the cute shops too, will have to remember Gorey if we ever visit Jersey. Maybe one day!
Thanks so much for linking up to #Whatevertheweather :) x
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Wow it’s such a stunning place, and such good timing missing the rain. The castle looks so cool. I’ve always wanted to go to Jersey, I’ve always heard great things. Thank you for sharing with #whatevertheweather xx
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Beautiful shots - I don’t think you can beat a bracing walk by the seaside and Gorey looks stunning. I’ve always wanted to go to Jersey, it’s definitely high on my list of explores! Thanks for linking up with #MondayEscapes
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I’ve never been to the Channel Islands but Gorey looks such a pretty village. I love bracing walks by the sea (have to wait for the winter storms here as am in Perth Western Australia so reverse seasons). The shops are so quaint too - love the sewing machine and the gorgeous hats! Rosemary Le Chic En Rose #MondayEscapes
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Thanks, the channel islands are a really pretty place to visit, if you are ever over this way :-) x
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Yes my husband had several family holidays there as a child (his family lives in the West Country). We are always so busy catching up with relatives when we’re over in the UK but would love to get over to the Channel Islands one day :)
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