Jersey Tidal Trail aims to lure visitors to island
Visit Jersey said the trail was broken up into sections with four difficulty ratings - easy, moderate, challenging and expert - and there was no official start or end point.It recommended walking in a clockwise direction to follow wayfinding guides more easily.The route is available on hiking apps Komoot and Strava.
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I visited the best seaside town in the UK during a heatwave – with a beach bar that feels like it's in the Mediterranean
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BBC News
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Bristol road closures are 'shocking' councillor says
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