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Aire-sur-la-Lys walks
Le Bruveau
Local authority
6.95 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aire-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)
During this walk, you will discover the Lys valley. On the way back, you will follow the course of the Lys before it is channelled in the eastern part of Aire. This is a signposted trail maintained by the Pays de Saint-Omer Urban Community.
Between Lys and the Canal
6.64 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aire-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)
The town of Aire-sur-la-Lys is crossed by the Lys river. It is bordered by the Neuffossé Canal, which takes the name Canal d'Aire at La Bassée, from this town onwards. The Bassin des Quatre Faces (Four Faces Basin) once allowed boats to turn around and sail in the desired direction: towards the town, the Lys, the canal towards Saint-Omer or Béthune. It is a signposted trail in the Pays de Saint-Omer urban community.
A bucolic escape between Aire and Mametz
Visorando Member6.47 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Aire-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)
This route follows the path known as the Bruveau d’Aire-sur-la-Lys, with a few variations. It takes you to the Church of Saint-Vaast in Mametz via the Glomenghem marshes, then back to the hamlet of Moulin-le-Comte via the Chemin de Fauquenthun in the hamlet of Rincq.
The Bietz tour in Aire-sur-Lys
4.89 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Aire-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant and very easy hike around Le Bietz. You will pass through two hamlets in Aire-sur-la-Lys before returning to Moulin le Comte, following the Lys at the end of the route.
La Melde from Wittes
5.94 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Wittes (Pas-de-Calais)
This route will allow you to discover the diversity of water in Wittes and Aire-sur-la-Lys. In Wittes, you will find the Melde, a tributary of the Lys. In Aire-sur-la-Lys, you will walk along the Lys, the Bassin des Quatre-Faces, the Ballastière ponds and the Canal de Neuffossé. This is a signposted trail maintained by the Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer.
Molinghem
9.95 mi
+180 ft
-177 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Isbergues (Pas-de-Calais)
Walk starting from the square in front of Saint Maurice Church in Molinghem.
Located in the countryside between Isbergues, Lambres, Mazinghem and Molinghem. In the Moulin plain and along the Lambres marsh.
The Ponds Trail
3.99 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Mametz (Pas-de-Calais)
A short 6 km walk to explore the Étangs de la Sauvagine in Mametz and the Étangs de Rebecques.
Hugo Trail in Racquinghem
6.53 mi
+197 ft
-187 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Racquinghem (Pas-de-Calais)
This route will take you through several different types of landscape: the Plateau des Landes regional nature reserve, the plain and the Neuffossé Canal. The latter separates the Pas-de-Calais department from the Nord department.
It is a marked trail maintained by the Pays de Saint-Omer Urban Community.
Upper Nave Valley
12.42 mi
+413 ft
-397 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bourecq (Pas-de-Calais)
A long walk in an area that is very well signposted thanks to the excellent work of the Urban Community. The route follows as many paths as possible and remains very rural, with little elevation gain.
Circuit d'Ecques par les landes
14.19 mi
+407 ft
-407 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ecques (Pas-de-Calais)
Leave Ecques via the same route, then take a long, flat walk through the fields to reach Heuringhem. Continue across the moors of Blendecques, Rietz de l'Église and Bibrou before reaching Quiestède via Les Bruyères. Return via the Bois d'Ecques.
The route is relatively flat, but there are a few wet areas (more depending on the weather). During hunting season, avoid Sundays, as some communal woods are rented to hunting clubs!
Route modified and improved in September 2024 to avoid the D 190.
The Surgeon hills
6.86 mi
+610 ft
-584 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Enquin-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
A short, undulating route offering beautiful views.
Hillsides of La Laquette
13.45 mi
+810 ft
-830 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Enquin-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
A long journey around Enquin-les-Mines that will take you across the northern and southern slopes of Laquette.
Exploring the orchards from Wallon-Cappel
5.94 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Wallon-Cappel (Nord)
A walk combining dirt tracks and small tarmac roads, taking in a chapel. Magnificent views of Mont Cassel.
Le Puits sans Fond stream
7.28 mi
+361 ft
-354 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Fléchin (Pas-de-Calais)
A short walk that takes you up to the ridge before descending and going along the Puits sans Fond stream. More pleasant in dry weather, as some paths can be very wet.
The Fontinettes boat elevator
5.86 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Arques (Pas-de-Calais) (Pas-de-Calais)
The Sentier des Fontinettes invites you to discover the often overlooked natural riches of Arques: from the Étang de Beauséjour to the Étang de Malhôve, via the Forêt de Rihoult (forest) and the canal towpath, not forgetting the nautical base and boat lift.
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