Along the Deûle canal between Wambrechies and Quesnoy-sur-Deûle

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An easy 10 Km round trip along both banks of the Deûle canal.

__⚠️ Work reported on the outward bank between points 1 and 4 on February 13, 2022.
Plan to make the return trip on the other bank while waiting for the work to be completed.__

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.43 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 4 m
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    Vertical drop: - 4 m
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    Highest point: 21 m
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    Lowest point: 13 m
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Description of the walk

Start: Park at the distillery car park in Wambrechies.

(S/E) Head for the canal and join the towpath behind the distillery.

(1) Turn left, heading north-west, and continue straight ahead along the canal.

(2) Pass under the D654 road bridge (only visible on the map when zoomed in) and continue.

(3) Pass the lock, come into view of the center of Quesnoy-sur-Deûle and climb up to the road.

(4) Turn right to cross the bridge, almost opposite the church. Turn into the first street on the right, Rue du Général Koenig, to reach the bank on the other side and follow the canal in the opposite direction.

(5) Keep right, cross a footbridge and pass the lock you saw on the outward journey.

(6) At the left-hand bend towards the D108, turn right to stay alongside the canal, pass under the road bridge again and continue to the bridge at the distillery. Cross the bridge and turn right to return to the car park(S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 17 m - Distillery car park
  2. 1 : km 0.11 - alt. 16 m - Towpath, left
  3. 2 : km 2.48 - alt. 16 m - Bridge over the D654
  4. 3 : km 3.58 - alt. 16 m - Canal de la - Deûle (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 4.97 - alt. 18 m - Quesnoy-sur-Deûle bridge
  6. 5 : km 5.14 - alt. 16 m - Close to the - Cimetière militaire allemand (Qusnoy-sur-Deûle)
  7. 6 : km 6.2 - alt. 13 m - Right-hand fork
  8. 7 : km 7.26 - alt. 17 m - Turning right
  9. S/E : km 10.43 - alt. 17 m - Distillery car park

Practical information

Start: Park at the distillery car park in Wambrechies.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 20 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
mbolo
mbolo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Before you reach point 2 (under the bridge) the passage is closed by a gate blocking access to the next bridge.
You can then take the path to the left, which will take you past the entire port area. At the end of this path you come to the Route d'Ypres (Rue d'Ypres), which you take by turning right. This road is easy to follow as the roadside is well laid out for walking! Continue until you reach a roundabout. Turn right towards the bridge over the River Deule, which you can see and take. At this point, you can either take the canal bank up to the lock or take the other bank of the canal back to Wambrechies!

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kevin240286
kevin240286

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Hello,
Nice walk despite the 2 diversions I had to make because of roadworks. 1st works already reported. On the way back, work at the Quesnoy lock.

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herissonnekipic
herissonnekipic

Hello,
I'm sorry you're disappointed, but the works are mentioned in the description, so it's advisable to make the round trip on the other bank.
Of course, it's a simple and basic walk, but it's close to the city.

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chti'baroudeur
chti'baroudeur

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

I put reliability in the disappointing description because the towpath is no longer accessible at all from km1 or 2 from Wambrechies to the Quesnoy lock, due to works to install unloading docks, according to what the workmen told us. As a result, we had to make a diversion via the busy road.
Regardless of this incident, the route remains the same as that along the river banks, which is very easy but fairly monotonous, although many birds can be seen along the way.

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Lehu vincent
Lehu vincent

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

This route is permanently closed to walkers on a section of the towpath from km 2 to the port just before the Quesnoy lock.)
It is still possible to walk to and from the other bank.

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herissonnekipic
herissonnekipic

Hello!
Sorry to hear about your bad experience.
It's hard to keep up with all the temporary work on the route descriptions! Tour operators don't check their routes every week.
For the time being, it's probably better to do the return trip on the same bank.
Have a nice day!

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mamande4
mamande4

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Clarity of route map : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Part of the circuit (several hundred metres) is no longer accessible due to works (sediment basin).
This is in the first section, before and up to the first bridge.
So you have to take a big diversions (and there's nothing to indicate this), a good part of which is on a pavement alongside a road. And the diversions is much longer than the section that has been removed.
This route no longer exists... It's a shame it's not updated. We had young children, who were good walkers, but all the same...

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colettehouzet
colettehouzet

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant route for everyone. Beware, however, of wild geese on the Quesnoy road towards Wambrechies at the start of the return circuit. Around thirty of them. When they are nesting, they are a menace! Stay calm and quiet!

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laviveyvette
laviveyvette

Well yes, it's easy but very monotonous, but it's good for getting some fresh air... sometimes you get the chance to see ducks and other birds...

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Manou59700
Manou59700

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Hello, this 10 km route is best done on a sunny day, preferably in spring, to take advantage of the light on the canal.
It does, however, have a monotonous feel to it, as the landscape is all along the canal, following the banks.

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Vanco
Vanco

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Great walk between Wambrechies and Quesnoy-Sur-Dêule! We recommend three things: 1. do it on a Sunday to take advantage of the glider flight 2. Leave early enough on a Sunday morning to take advantage of the market on the church square in Quesnoy! 3. After the market, have a drink or a bite to eat at the "Savannah": nice, good, cheap and with a nice terrace at the back! Fresh vegetables guaranteed: the kitchen garden is 15 metres from the kitchen!

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laviveyvette
laviveyvette

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

thank you for this easy ride and not too many people on bikes...

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Wyzgolik
Wyzgolik

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The circuit with my NRC application is 14 km long

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Lad59
Lad59

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

It's a logical route because it's a round trip, changing banks in the middle.
Be careful, there are lots of cyclists, so remember to keep to the right.

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asjdol
asjdol

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant walk along the Deûle, without cars, in a peaceful setting. Very easy walk for all the family.

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