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Seymour Tower

An 18th-century tower 1.2 miles offshore, reached on a guided walk across the seabed at low tide.

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Open
Guided walks on suitable low tides, spring to autumn
Price
Paid; book a guided walk
Time Needed
3 hours
Address
La Rocque, Grouville, JerseyDirections
Getting There
Walks start from La Rocque, about 20 minutes by car east of St Helier.

Why Go

When the tide falls on the southeast coast, a moonscape of rock, sand and pools opens up for kilometers. Guides lead walks out to the tower, pointing out crabs, anemones and old fish traps along the way; never go alone.

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