Last Sunday we decided to head to the south-western corner of the island. You will have to excuse the quality of the photos in this post but I was clinging onto Youngest’s hand to stop her diving towards the edge of the cliffs!
La Corbière
- Plenty of free parking.
- Stunning views
- Public toilets
- Restaurants
- Good for walks
This little corner of the island was known as being quite dangerous at one time. The rugged coastline made it difficult for ships to navigate. However, in 1874 La Corbière lighthouse was first lit. The lighthouse is connected to shore by a causeway that is covered at high tide as it was the day we visited. I really need get to get better at checking when high tide is!
It really is a part of the island that is well worth a visit. However, you really need to be careful with little ones. The tide can come in very quickly. It does offer spectacular views though so well worth finding a bench to sit on and soak up the view. It also has stunning sunsets and is very popular with tourists and locals alike wanting a bit of romance.
There is much exploring to be carried out on the cliff tops. You just need to be careful as it can be rocky. I will admit that as a mum it isn’t the most relaxing of places to visit with my children. I find that I am too busy watching them like a hawk and/or clinging onto them. They love to visit this part of the island though because of its amazing views and the ice-cream van that is often there!
On the cliff tops you can also find the old radio tower which is enormous and looms above you.
It is now a holiday home and can be let from Jersey Heritage for £36 per person per night. How amazing would that be! It is set over six floors and offers 360-degree view. This tower is a left-over from the Second World War. It was built by the German Occupying Forces and has now been sympathetically restored. You can find reminders of the Second World War dotted all along the Jersey coastline. When Hitler’s army took occupation of Jersey he was convinced that England would be trying to win it back so he built many fortresses.
Concrete is the running theme. A lot of concrete was used and it was the prisoners of war who were put to work building these fortifications. These (some would say ugly) landmarks serve as a constant reminder of the occupation. An important part of Jersey’s past. Hitler considered the Channel Islands as very valuable. However, Churchill disagreed and believed that they held no strategic importance and as a result he de-militarised them and left them undefended.
Today these monuments to Jersey’s past serve as popular sightseeing spots and a reminder of how lucky we all are to be living on Jersey today.
What adventures have you been up to this week?
I’ve never been to the Channel Islands but they hold so much history. I understand your photo technique! I do it all the time, but yours turned out great #countrykids
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Haha, I’m glad you understand my camera technique 🙂
What amazing views for you all to see, I can definitely tell why it’s a family favourite of yours! That radio tower’s amazing, I bet it’d be great to rent it out and stay there for a couple of nights, the views would be breathtaking. It’s a shame you didn’t make it out to the lighthouse today but at least it means you’ve got another reason to go back again soon. The girls look like they love the free space the cliffs offer, even if it makes you terrified they’re going to run off the edge. Thanks for linking up with me on #CountryKids.
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The kids do love it up there but I find it impossible to relax with those big cliffs! 🙂
The house I grew up in was named after this place by the previous owners. We all loved the name so it stayed, nice to finally see it! My OH and son would love it there #CountryKids
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Oh wow, that is amazing! 🙂
Another beautiful spot! I would love to stay in the that tower, how cool would that be?! I’m like you, I find some places very stressful to take the kids, even if the views etc. are worth it…! Gorgeous photos of your day x
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It would be amazing to stay in that tower. I wish that I had a good excuse too! 🙂 x
Looks like a fascinating place, I don’t really know a lot about Jersey and its’ history, but I would love to go. The views are amazing, I bet there’s plenty of good walking on the island! Will have a browse and see what other gems I can discover!
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Thanks Lauren, it really is a lovely little island to go exploring round 🙂
Wow that place is just so perfect! And you dont need to apologize at all as your photos are all lovely! #countrykids
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Thank you Melinda, that is really kind of you to say 🙂
Ah, this brings back great memories for me. It was one of the beauty spots we had to visit during our trip. I can imagine it being quite hairy with kids though. I’m glad it was just Mr Tin Box I had to worry about. Oh, and the greedy seagulls! We witnessed one plucking a whole ice cream out of a man’s hand here. They must be related to the pasty pinching birds in Devon and Cornwall 😉 #countrykids
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It really is quite hairy with kids but worth the fear for the views. Thanks for your lovely comment 🙂
It always looks so wonderful where you live and I am quite jealous! I can’t believe that tower is now a holiday home! Thanks for linking up to #PointShoot
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Haha, thank you, I am very lucky to live where I do and I know how amazing is that holiday home! The views would be amazing!