Walking festival encourages islanders to embrace Jersey's natural beauty

Jersey's 'Walking through Autumn' festival begins today (1 September).

The National Trust for Jersey is encouraging islanders and visitors to explore what the island has to offer at this "beautiful time of the year".

The festival offers 27 walking opportunities which incorporate National Trust for Jersey sites, including The Elms, Victoria Tower, Fern Valleys, and Plémont headland.

Those taking part can get involved with themed walks, including: 'Sorel Point and the Enigmatic Choughs' and a 'Seabird Trail' along the cliff paths to Grève de Lecq.

Jersey's National Trust says the festival offers the opportunity for people to have access to sites that are not normally available to the public.

The Autumn Walking Festival runs throughout the first week of September. Credit: ITV Channel

The event is sponsored by Jersey Water and starts with the first walk at 10am on 1 September, the final walk will be on 5 September with an afternoon town trail around St Helier.

Dozens of ramblers turned up to the first walk of the festival, which took place throughout the country lanes of St Martin. Credit: ITV Channel

Each walk is led by a walking guide or specialist and is tailored to a specific area or site.

All walks are free for National Trust members and £10 per walk for non-members.