25-06-2025
Jersey rural lane named island's prettiest in competition
A rural lane with a "delightful ambience" has been named the prettiest in Jersey in an annual Jersiaise said the judges were impressed by the natural and rustic feel of Rue de l'Épine in competition looks at the mix of trees and shrubs, wildlife, wildflowers and the sensitivity of said no pesticides were used in Rue de l'Épine and it had a range of wildflowers and wildlife as well as a variety of species in the hedges, trees and banks.
Parishes were asked to nominate asked nominate one lane for the competition and this year 10 out of 12 parishes took judging panel was made up of four rangers, two from Infrastructure and Environment, one from the National Trust for Jersey and one from the Rotary Club de la Manche. Last year's winner was La Rue de Conet in St Brelade.