Our  coastline through time

The Jersey National Park host a series of initiatives with an emphasis on respecting and protecting the environment.

Jersey National Park

Join Dr Paul Chambers and Megan Newstead to explore where the sea once stood, and how Portelet’s coastline has changed over time.

Portelet Common

Walk in the Park, 2026

This May, take a closer look at the Island. Walk with those who know it best. From wildlife to weather, farming to history, discover how Jersey works through 20 guided walks with the Jersey National Park.

Jersey’s coastline has never been fixed. At Portelet, raised beaches and coastal features reveal where the sea once stood, offering evidence of how shorelines have shifted over time.Beginning on the Common and moving towards the bay, this walk with Dr Paul Chambers and Megan Newstead explores how changing sea levels have influenced both landscape and human use. From ancient occupation to more recent activity, the marks of adaptation remain visible.It considers how past changes help us understand those still unfolding today.Did you know Jersey is has an Aspiring Geopark? More here: <a href="https://www.jerseyislandgeopark.org.je" title="https://www.jerseyislandgeopark.org.je" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.jerseyislandgeopark.org.je</a> Meet at Portelet Common car park, St Brelade. <a href="https://w3w.co/paler.pompom.happiest" title="https://w3w.co/paler.pompom.happiest" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.w3w.co/paler.pompom.happiest</a>Bus route 12a.Duration: Allow 2 hours. Difficulty: 🔵🔵🔵⚪⚪Moderate coastal walk with some uneven ground and steep climbs.Wear sensible footwear, such as trainers or wellies, as sections may include wet or rocky surfaces.For other guided walks available, go to: <a href="https://jerseynationalpark.com/walkinthepark/" title="https://jerseynationalpark.com/walkinthepark/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">jerseynationalpark.com/walkinthepark/</a>

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