As the hill flattens out there is a fine view back
across the valley to Elizabeth Castle in the distance. Turn right
at the T-junction by the 'Living Legend', a popular visitor attraction,
and continue straight along La Rue du Petit Aleval, leading into
Le Pissot.
At this point the walk moves out of St Peter into
St Lawrence. Notice Stamford Cottage on the left with its 1757 date-stone
above the door and apple crusher in the garden. Cider-making was
a major Island industry until the middle of the 19th century. Turn
right at the end of Le Pissot and first left into La Rue de la Fontaine
St Martin.
Morel Farm is at the next junction, a Huegenot house
from the late 16th century, now owned by the National Trust for
Jersey. Persecuted in France, many Huegenots came to live in Jersey,
bringing with them skills such as architecture, silver making and
knitting, destined to make a 'Jersey' a household article!
Continue down the hill passing the 'abreuvoir' on
the left and the 'Fontaine' itself on the right, opposite picturesque
Le Rat cottage. The water from the well is reputed to have medicinal
qualities, but is not recommended for drinking today. Walk on into
Le Mont Perrine with the beautiful valley and stream on the right
- an idyllic setting!
Turn right at the crossroads at the top of the hill
(La Route de L'Eglise) towards the centre of St Lawrence. The British
Union Inn, one of Jersey's oldest country taverns is to be found
opposite the parish hall ('Salle Paroissiale'), the school and the
1199 parish church. The pub serves locally brewed beers and generous
breakfasts, lunches and suppers.
Now turn down the main road to the south, and take
the next lane on the right (Les Petites Rues). Turn right after
some distance down the hill (La Rue de la Ville Emphrie) to the
junction with Les Charrieres Malorey and Le Mont du Rocher. A short
detour here leads to the German Underground Hospital, one of the
Occupation's major engineering projects (entry fee).
Take the sharp climb up Mont du Rocher, and turn
left at the top into Les Gellettes. The end of the walk is at the
bottom of this lane, just a few yards from the Victoria Hotel.
