The causeway to Corbiere Lighthouse covers on an incoming tide extremely quickly. If you are unsure about the tide and conditions, don’t take the risk.
The distance between the lighthouse and shore is around 300m, so allow up to 10 minutes to cross the causeway.
Before you use the causeway, please check the tide times. There is a causeway access calculator that gives information on when the causeway at Corbiere, and other locations around the island, will be accessible.
Warning siren
There is a warning siren that sounds when the causeway is about to cover. You should immediately walk back from the lighthouse to the slipway and car park, as the tide will cover the causeway shortly after the siren sounds.
If you get cut off
Don’t panic and put yourself at risk. If you can, return to the lighthouse and call for help. Contact Jersey Coastguard on +44 (0) 1534 447705
In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
If you are spending time on the coast or exploring the shoreline and causeways around the island:
- Always check the tide times before you explore the coast
- Try to explore the coast with someone else. If you are unsure, seek the advice of someone with local knowledge of the area.
- Always tell someone ashore of your plans and when you intend to be back
- When exploring at low water, set a time when you intend to return to shore and stick to it
- Always keep an eye on the progress of the tide; it can move faster than you think, especially through gullies and around sand bars
- Wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions
- Always have a means of calling for help with you, either a mobile phone or handheld VHF radio
- Be able to navigate back to shore if fog or mist comes down. Take suitable equipment, such as handheld compass and a map
- Stay away from cliff edges and use well marked paths. Some areas of the coast can be unstable
- Don’t take any unnecessary risks when on the coast. Stop and think before putting yourself in danger.