During our 2019 trip to Jersey, we earmarked a few sights to visit, one of them was La Corbiere Lighthouse.
As lighthouses go Corbiere Lighthouse is a relatively small one, certainly compared to our last lighthouse we visited. Standing 10 metres high, it has a greater presence siting atop the rocks in the south west corner of Jersey.
The last lighthouse, Portland Bill Lighthouse, we visited was 40 metres high. A giant in comparison.
You cannot actually get into La Corbiere Lighthouse, but it is still a worthy visit. Read on to find out more.
Information
- La Corbiere Lighthouse Address on the B34. See map below.
- There is limited parking available at the lighthouse itself. It is only a short bus ride from St Brélade on the number 12 bus
- This is a great free attraction to see in Jersey
- For more information, head over to the Jersey Heritage website
Getting There
My Snaps and Stories about La Corbiere Lighthouse
We trundled up in our campervan, not expecting to find a parking space. Lady Luck as well as the lighthouse was looking down on us.
We drove down to the closest parking spot to the lighthouse and we were lucky to get a spot.
There is a causeway that stretches out to the lighthouse, only accessible on low tide. As you can imagine, it is a really pleasant walk. About 500 meters and 15 minutes later we made it to the Lighthouse.
It shouldn’t of taken this long, but we had to soak up the sun and the atmosphere. In addition, all the Little Rock pools along the way are great for the kids to explore.
As we approached La Corbiere Lighthouse, the top pointed skyward reaching for the blue skies were were lucky to be visiting under.
The white structure reflecting in the same rock-pools Max was fishing around in a few minutes earlier.
When you reach Corbiere Lighthouse
There are a few step to the gate of the lighthouse, but this is unfortunately as far as you can go.
There is no access to inside Corbiere Lighthouse.
While up there, don’t forget to turn around and look back to where you came from. There are great views back to the main land and well worthy of the view.
You can try and imagine the causeway covered in water, when the tide comes in
On the way back to the mainland, take some time to look in the rock pools, hunt the puddles.
We found a few sea snails, and Max’s curiosity meant he spent time investigating. Of course, we put all the little creature back from where they came from.
And finally, and suitably put by an engraved stone mounted on the rock wall, Take Heed All Ye Who Pass By.
In 1946 Peter Edwin Larbalestier lost his life trying to rescue a visitor who got cut off by the incoming tide. Listen for the siren that indicates the incoming tide, and get back to mainlined as soon as possible. There may not be another Peter Edwin Larbalestier to save you!
Summary
If you are visiting the wonderful island of Jersey, you cannot not visit La Corbiere lighthouse. It is free. It is beautiful in the summer, and I can only imagine dark and moody in the winter.
Comment below if you have visited this, or can recommend any other lighthouse you have visit that is worthy of a trip!
