Sight / landmark
Sorel Point
Situated next to a working quarry, this headland has a complex multistage history of moving magma. Beyond the lighthouse built in 1938, the headland stretches out into the sea in a spine of different coloured rocks.
- Free entry
- Free for children
More Information
Depending on the light, you can pick out the pink aplogranite, dark diorite and greyish hornblende gabbro. These contrasting rocks are what’s left of a magma chamber. Looking at these rocks shows how magmas of a similar age elsewhere may have formed.
Bus Route 7: from Town get off the bus at St. John's Church then turn right onto La Route du Nord and follow the road north. At the junction turn left onto (C100) La Route du Nord and follow the signs to Sorel Point.
Cycle Route 1: At the junction of La Rue du Grand Mourier and La Rue de L'Étocquet, turn left and head north. Turn left onto (C100) La Route du Nord, and follow the signs to Sorel Point.
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- Outdoor
- Family friendly
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair access
- Parking
Location
Sorel Point
La Rue Du Sorel
Jersey
St. John
JE3 4AA
Offers and events
Motocross at Sorel Point
The Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car Club are the proud hosts motocross in Jersey, with ten thrilling events held between May and September at the iconic Sorel headland, along with the popular two day event that attracts competitors from the UK, France and beyond, you do not want to miss out on these exhilarating events with picturesque backdrops!
Apr 20 2025 ‐ Sep 28 2025
