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St Ouen’s Bay, Jersey

April 2, 2016

At the moment it is anyone’s guess about what the weather will be like. Just as the sun starts shining the rain returns again. This was very much the case on Jersey last week, with the weather seeming to change on an almost hourly basis. Despite the changeable weather we still spent most of our spare time at the beach.

St Ouen’s Bay

 

This week we have been exploring St Ouen’s Bay. It is a beautiful beach with a wide expanse of sand. It stretches for 5 miles and is the perfect beach for surfers. The beach is exposed to the Atlantic ocean and therefore the surf can be amazing. It is also really good for families as it has plenty of facilties:

  • It has many cafes suiting a variety of budgets.

 

  • Free car parks.

 

  • Public toilets.

 

  • Sand dunes for exploring.

 

  • Wetland Centre for watching the wildlife

 

  • Surf lessons

 

However, young children should take care near the water’s edge as the waves can be huge.

Last Monday morning I took Youngest to the beach. The sun was shining and the surfers were out.

 

 

By the time we arrived at the beach it was just after 9. Youngest declared that it was time for breakfast part 2. Apparently this consists of a huge cupcake and juice. We went into El Tico which is a fantastic restaurant and has huge windows facing the ocean. We sat in the warmth, Youngest munching on her cupcake as I warmed up with my coffee.

Feeling refreshed we went for a run around on the beach.

 

 

It may have been chilly but we still had fun, collecting sea shells and of course there was the obligatory chasing of seagulls. It was a glorious day, the sun was high up above us and the sky was blue.

 

 

It was a very different day when we returned to the same spot later in the week. This time we also took Oldest and Mr C. The sky wasn’t very blue now, instead it looked rather ominous.

 

 

Oldest loved the stormy weather as the wind whipped at her hair and clothes. She climbed to the top of the sand dunes, battling against the elements. On reaching the summit she spread her arms wide and yelled,

 

“I’m the king of the castle.”

 

Her voice being swallowed up by the howling wind. Oh to be 6 years old again and to get joy from the simplest of things.

 

 

After we had climbed the sand dunes we headed down to the beach. Again we were one of the only ones on the beach. Despite it being a stormy day we had such fun. We admired the fierce sea as the waves crashed at the shore.

 

 

In some ways I think we prefer the beach on these stormy days. The beach just seems even more beautiful and you can’t help but be in awe of Mother Nature.

 

 

The sky seemed to ooze grey as it hung heavy over our heads, threatening to drench us at any moment. When the first drops of rain fell we hurtled back to the car. We decided we couldn’t head home before driving to the top of the bay to admire the view.

 

 

We were well rewarded with a far-reaching view of the bay. The houses nestled next to the crashing ocean and the Jersey Royals tucked under their sheets of plastic. I think this one photo sums up what makes Jersey so great. The sweeping beaches next to the almost untouched landscape.

 

Jersey come rain or sun you are still pretty great!

Whatever the weather linky

You Baby Me Mummy

 

Country Kids from Coombe Mill Family Farm Holidays Cornwall

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  1. Fiona Cambouropoulos says

    April 2, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    5 miles of beach sounds amazing and my kids would love the surfing waves that must come in there. Only this week we have been surfing here at Polzeath which is great but a much smaller bay. With all that beach space at St Ouens it must be great in summer and room for everyone to enjoy kite flying and beach games without being on top of each other. We have to seak out the quiet beaches in August here. I love the view looking down over the bay, definietly worth the drive up. Thank you for sharing your beach day with me on #CountryKids

    • islandliving365 says

      April 3, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Yes, in the summer season you know that you will still be able to find a quiet spot. It can be very windy on that beach though! 🙂 x

  2. Mary @ Over 40 and a Mum to One says

    April 2, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    It must be wonderful to explore places like this out of season, the seaside is magical to me whatever the weather. Looks so dramatic #CountryKids

    • islandliving365 says

      April 3, 2016 at 11:55 am

      It really was dramatic. A bit like Wuthering Heights but on the beach instead of the Moor. And I had the kids instead of Heathcliff 🙂 x

  3. Melody says

    April 2, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    Wow! What a stunning place. I’m sure you had an amazing time. I can’t get enough of your photos too, all beautiful. 🙂

    • islandliving365 says

      April 3, 2016 at 11:58 am

      Aww thank you! Yes, we are lucky to live in such a wonderful place 🙂

  4. Merlinda Little (Glimmer of Hope) says

    April 3, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    I agree! No matter what the weather in there the view is always stunning. So different on different weather and yet still a feast to the senses =) #countrykids

    • islandliving365 says

      April 4, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      Yes, I think as long as you have the right clothes then there is no such as the wrong weather 🙂

  5. Claire says

    April 3, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    Aww lovely pictures, I can almost smell the fresh air!!

    I want to visit the sea now 🙂

    • islandliving365 says

      April 4, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      Haha, well they say that sea air is good for you!

  6. Sara | mumturnedmom says

    April 5, 2016 at 12:13 am

    I love the beach at any time of year. In fact, there really is something quite special about it on a stormy day. Love your photos, as always. Just beautiful x

    • islandliving365 says

      April 5, 2016 at 8:15 am

      Thank you. Yes I think a stormy beach is even more wonderful 🙂

  7. Catie; An imperfect Mum says

    April 5, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Beautiful shots that make me yearn to visit Jersey. I love the beach and this one looks perfect even under a grey sky!

  8. Mackenzie Glanville says

    April 5, 2016 at 9:13 am

    wow your images are amazing! #pointshoot

    • islandliving365 says

      April 5, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Thank you, that is very lovely of you to say 🙂 x

  9. Mummy here and there says

    April 6, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    This weather is strange but at least it is quite 😉 #pointshoot

    • islandliving365 says

      April 6, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      This weather has been all over the place. So rude. 🙂

  10. islandliving365 says

    April 7, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    Yes, we have to be really careful on that beach with little ones as the waves can be HUGE. The cafe is amazing. So nice to sit in it and watch the waves 🙂

  11. Chloe says

    April 10, 2016 at 9:42 am

    Your blog is one of my new favourites to read. I adore reading about where you live. That restaurant looks incredible. The views are so beautiful. We have 5 miles of beach by my house. It’s so lovely to just go down there and explore no matter what time of the year or whatever the weather isn’t it? This looks like a lovely beach. You are really selling Jersey to me and it’s not on my bucket list of places to visit. Thank you so much for sharing with #whatevertheweather xx

    • islandliving365 says

      April 11, 2016 at 8:27 am

      Awww thanks for your lovely comment 🙂 Jersey is a fab little island to live on and the great thing is that you are never far from a beach! x

  12. You Baby Me Mummy says

    April 11, 2016 at 11:28 am

    I agree, I prefer the beach on stormy days, it is so wild and usually deserted. I love where you live, we would adore to more to the sea. Unfortunately our next move is a few hundred miles in land! Gorgeous pictures. Thanks for linking up to #PointShoot xx

  13. Jenny - Monkey and Mouse says

    April 11, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    I always thought there wasn’t much to do or see on Jersey, but clearly I’m wrong! You always seem to be somewhere new and finding lots of great outdoor adventures around the island. I love stormy weather too, there’s something about the crashing waves on the beach and the wind whipping your face. Fantastic photos of your kids enjoying the beach and amazing view from the top. Thanks so much for linking up to #Whatevertheweather 🙂 x

    • islandliving365 says

      April 12, 2016 at 11:50 am

      I know what you mean about thinking there isn’t much to do on Jersey. I felt exactly the same until I moved here! Now I realise that there are loads of hidden corners on the island and lots of secluded beaches. 🙂

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