Jersey
is the most southerly island of the British Isles and is located some 100 miles
south of the UK and only 14 miles from France. Measuring just nine miles by
five, the Island of Jersey is surrounded by unspoilt coastline and rocky grandeur.

The rich diversity of Jersey’s natural landscape is due to its geology,
size and shape. Five hundred million years ago the island was buried under a
towering mountain range that extended through Northwest France. Shale, volcanic
rock, including granite, accounts for about 90% of the area. The peculiarly
pink granite that has been used for building many of the farmhouses and public
buildings forms about one third of the island.
The sea dominates the landscape with its imposing cliffs, exposed bays, sandy
beaches and rocky coves all of which are accessible by road or on foot. Due
to Jersey’s unique position in the Bay of St. Malo the island grows and
shrinks twice a day as the tide ebbs and flows in excess of 40 feet - one of
the highest tidal ranges in the world, making it the ideal place for fishing.
Because of it’s southerly location the island enjoys more warmth and sunshine
than the rest of the British Isles. 
Further
inland there are quaint narrow roads which accommodate both ramblers and cyclists
leading to wooded valleys and wildflower filled meadows home to our famous doe-eyed
Jersey cows led to pasture.
Their high pedigree has been protected for over 200 years ensuring that they
produce rich full cream milk used to make Jersey Cream Fudge.
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