Golden beach
At low tide.
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Plémont Bay is a small cove below Plémont headland on Jersey's north-west coast, in the parish of St Ouen, about 13 km in a straight line north-west of the capital, St Helier. Tall cliffs of pink and dark granite enclose it. The sand only appears around low tide, as the sea covers it almost completely at high water. When the tide goes out it reveals a wide golden beach, caves in the cliffs, rock pools and a small waterfall tumbling from the clifftop. The headland above lies within protected coastal land, saved by a public campaign to protect the coast, and the north-coast path crosses it with views over the sea and nearby islands. A long flight of steps leads down to the bay from the car park. The visit is free. Check the tide times before you go, as the beach disappears at high tide, do not wander deep into the caves as the water starts to rise, and expect a long climb back up the steps.
At low tide.
In the cliffs.
Over the headland.
St Ouen, Jersey
Around low tide, as the beach disappears at high tide.
By a long flight of steps from the car park.