A long, winding hill leads down to Bouley Bay, a deep-water anchorage, natural harbour and the home of one of the Island’s scuba-diving schools. The 64 foot long La Mauve, sunk by the Jersey Underwater centre in 1993, is about a mile off Bouley Bay. She sites upright on a rocky seabed and is surrounded by a huge shoal of pouting. The wreck of a small fishing vessel lies within feet of her stern.
The pebble beach may not be too comfortable, but this is a safe place for competent swimmers who do not mind being out of their depth.A pontoon is situated out in the bay to swim to and dive from. The old pier is a good place for fishermen and a bar and beach cafe facilities are among the other attractions.
Above the pier there is Fort Leicester which was recently renovated by Jersey Heritage and can be rented out for self catering holiday accomodation .
People who are interested in folklore may be interested in the legend of the “Black Dog of Bouley Bay", also the name taken for the local pub.
Many years ago, the people of Trinity talked of a huge, black dog, with eyes the size of saucers, that roamed the cliff paths round Bouley Bay dragging its chain behind it. The sound of the chain would frighten people so much that they would stop in their tracks only to be caught by the dog. The dog would then circle its victim at great speed in order to terrify them further. No bodily harm was ever done to the victims but they were usually found cowering against a hedge in a state of shock after their encounter with the Black Dog. Due to this, the slightest mention that the dog had been heard was enough to send people hurrying back to their homes. But did the dog ever exist, or did smugglers make him up, so that scared parishioners wouldn't see them landing secret stores of brandy and tobacco? It is still said that if you do see Le Chien de Bouley, there will be a storm.
Take your time to have a walk along the pier,which was built by Abraham De La Mare in the 1820's. The pier featured in "Seagulls over Sorento" a 1950's film which also used Alderney as a location.
On a clear day you can see the Ecrehose and the French coast
Please make sure the cache is well tucked in and hidden by the clue.