Located on the north coast between Bouley Bay and Bonne Nuit, Egypte Woods is a relatively large deciduous woodland created principally by natural regeneration. Its land compartments have multiple landowners which has led to an interesting distribution of species.

English oak (Quercus robur) and sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) are the woods’ two dominant species, although there’s good diversity of other trees and shrubs, due largely to various post-war planting initiatives.

In 2025 we entered into an agreement with Greening Jersey to undertake a rejuvenation project. Based on a plan by local ecologist John Pinel, it addresses maintenance, access, safety, expansion and a transition to more climate change-tolerant species. You can access the plan through the link on the right.

The plan is currently underway with around 1,300 trees and whips planted so far. We’ve also built dead hedges to support biodiversity while restricting certain path access, as well as carrying out ongoing clearance of competing species.

Thanks to Greening Jersey for its multi-faceted support that’s making a huge difference to the present and future health of Egypte Woods.

Visit Egypte Woods

From Trinity Parish Hall, head to the obelisk on Rue d’Ebenezer, turn right into Rue du Tas de Geon and continue north for 850 metres. Turn right into La Vielle Charrière when the road tuns left, then take the left fork at the end of the straight and follow the track to the clearing where parking is available.

From the west, follow La Rue des Platons around the chicane and past Fungi Delecti. La Vielle Charrière is ahead of you shortly afterwards as the main road turns right.

There’s a separate entrance on the west side, via Rue d’Egypte, although there’s no parking. The cliff path between Bouley Bay and Bonne Nuit also passes through Egypte Woods.

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