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GPS 49.2501, -2.1685Devil’s Hole – The Priory Inn car parkThe Legend of Devil’s HoleWalk down the steep hill to the hole, past the “Devil” situated in a small pond near the pub. The original Devil statue was situated in the bottom of the hole, this was one of the popular visits for the Victorian tourist. A ship’s figure head was washed into the hole in 1851 and local woodworker ‘Turnkey Giffard’ added horns and made it a feature to attract visitors. The name comes from then and there are postcards of Victorian ladies and gentlemen actually climbing down into the hole. Devil’s Hole is a blow hole created at the junction of some major geological fault lines. There is a long cave which comes into the blow hole from the sea and the large hole is a result of collapse of the weakened rocks.

GPS 49.2596, -2.1588Sorel PointThe Legend of the PaternostersLook north towards Sark and the other Channel Islands. Between Sark and Jersey is a reef of rocks called The Paternosters. They are named after the Lords Prayer which fishermen used to say as they passed the reef. This was in memory of the shipwreck of one of the ships of the early settlers of Sark back in 1565. All were lost including mothers and children. Helier De Carteret and 40 other families colonised the island from Jersey to keep the French from claiming it and it is said that on a stormy night the cries of the shipwrecked families could be heard back in Jersey.

The Bathing Pool of the Fairies or Massacre PondTo the east of Sorel at the half tide point there is a large rock pool called Le Lavoir des Dames (the bathing pool of the fairies) or the ‘Pits d’la Tueuthie’ meaning the well of the massacre. Story has it that wreckers lived in this area luring ships on to the rocks and any survivors were drowned in the pool then taken away to France. To access the pool it is advised to do so with a local guide.

Birds on the EdgeAs you stand in this area you may be lucky enough to see some choughs. These are black crow like birds with a red beak. They have been reintroduced into the island with help from Durrell and the National Trust for Jersey, and there are now a number of breeding pairs.

GPS 49.2520, -2.1210Bonne NuitThe Legend of the Cheval RocBonne Nuit is a small sheltered harbour. In the middle of the bay to the east of the pier is a reef called the Cheval Roc or ‘Le Cheval Guillaume’ after the tale of Guillaume and his sweetheart Anne Marie. The legend is that the rock is the petrified remains of a sea sprite which had transformed itself into a fine white stallion to entice Guillaume to his death, so that the sprite could have Anne Marie to himself. Guillaume realised what was happening and turned the stallion to stone by striking it with a branch of mistletoe. On mid summers day couples would circle the rock for good luck.

Heroes, Myths and Legends of the North

This drive around the North of the island incorporates some optional walks along the cliff paths and takes you to some dramatic coastal headlands and small fishing harbours, before heading inland through the small country lanes. It could also incorporate a visit to either Durrell Wildlife Park or The Eric Young Orchid Foundation, each place deserves a few hours of your time.

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GPS 49.2499, -2.0945Egypt Allow an hour for this walk – or if you don’t fancy a walk then go straight to point 5.The walk down Egypt valley is along a well-maintained track which can be muddy at times and is quite steep, but beautiful woodland scenery with the sea at the bottom. At the bottom of the valley there is a small Napoleonic guard house called Wolf’s Lair and next to this is a memorial.

Captain Ayton and the Commandos took part in Operation Hardtack, the memorial is at 49.2505, -2.0912. The group of commandos landed here on Christmas Day 1943 and went up to the nearest farm on an information gathering mission, they failed to find any German soldiers but spoke with the local farmer. Returning down the valley Captain Philip Ayton stood on a land mine and died from his wounds on returning to the UK. Every Armistice day there is a ceremony at this point.

Alison Mitchell climbed ashore on the beach here after her motor boat ‘Maricella’ was hit by storm force winds in October 1964 off Corbière. Alison ended up in the water and was carried by the tides from Corbière for 20 hours until she was washed ashore at Egypt, an incredible story of survival and endurance.

GPS 49.2381, -2.0808Bouley BayThe Black Dog of Bouley BayBouley Bay is a lovely harbour providing shelter. It is also where the Black Dog of Bouley Bay is likely to lurk on stormy nights. It is said this dog has eyes the size of saucers. It could be an invention of the smugglers who used the bay under the cover of darkness. The locals would be afraid to go out if they heard the howling of the dog and so the smugglers could carry on with no fear of being caught. Similar stories can also be found along the Cornish and Brittany coasts.

GPS 49.2294, -2.0737Durrell Wildlife Park Gerald DurrellThe global conservation hero Gerald Durrell lived here from 1959 - 1995. From an early age he had wanted to set up his own zoo and in 1959 found Les Augrèz Manor in Trinity, Jersey and set up the park and charitable trust. Attached to the park is a training centre for conservationists from all over the world.

Henry Cavill, or the actor that plays Superman, was educated at St. Michael’s Prep School in Jersey and is an ambassador for the trust and very involved in promoting their work.

Finally, the animal hero has to be the huge male Lowland gorilla ‘Jambo’ who stood over a young boy who fell into the gorilla enclosure in August 1986. Jambo kept the other gorillas away until someone could get in to save the boy. There is a statue of Jambo and Gerald Durrell in the park which is well worth a visit.

GPS 49.2163, -2.0843Eric Young Orchid FoundationEric Young is renowned amongst orchidists as a collector and developer of new breeds of orchid and at the foundation you can see many of the award-winning plants yourself. He died in 1992 but his legacy lives on.

As you drive through these northern parishes you are likely to pass some Jersey cows and fields where the Jersey Royals are grown. The Jersey cow is famous around the world for its milk. A herd book is kept on the island to ensure the purity of the breed. The Jersey Royal potato is renowned for being an early crop and was developed by a Mr Hugh De La Haye who first grew the kidney shaped potato in the 19th century.

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To find out moreDurrell www.durrell.org

Eric Young Orchid Foundation www.ericyoungorchid.org/about/

Hamptonne Country Life Museum www.jerseyheritage.org

To do a guided walk in the area you could find a guide at www.jtga.org or www.jerseyuncovered.com

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