St Peter's Valley | National Trust for Jersey

St Peter's Valley

Home of the Island's two National Trust for Jersey historic watermills: Le Moulin de Quétivel and Tesson Mill.

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Protecting and preserving Jersey’s woodlands

This beautiful valley was once home to 8 of the 45 watermills in the Island. There are now just two left, both in the care of the Trust: Le Moulin de Quétivel and Tesson Mill. Here you can learn about Jersey's milling heritage and gain key insights into the Island’s past.

Although relatively young, this woodland is full of thriving wildlife: it contains a rich diversity of plant and tree species such as the Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Beech, Ash, Wild Cherry and Sycamore, which in turn provide shelter for butterflies, woodland insects and many mammals including Red Squirrels.

St Peter’s Valley truly comes to life in spring when the paths are fringed with Wild Daffodil, Bluebell, and Lesser Celandine, earning the Valley’s reputation as one of the best woodlands to enjoy a variety of beautiful wild flowers.

Mosses, Liverworts and Lichens

Interestingly, as the woodland remains largely frost-free in winter, it's damp and sheltered conditions provide the ideal habitat for a wide range of epiphytes, including mosses, liverworts and lichens. In autumn, an abundance of fungi, including uncommon species, can also be found - many of which are poisonous and should not be eaten.

Parking

There are two car parks, one next to the Moulin de Quétivel and one further up St. Peter’s Valley by the mill pond.

Facilities

There are toilets and refreshments located at Le Moulin de Quétivel.