Around Aubencheul-aux-Bois

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Leaving Aubencheul-aux-Bois, leave the hustle and bustle of the main roads behind you and immerse yourself in peaceful countryside. The sunken lanes, lined with hedgerows and fresh meadows, invite you to slow down and rediscover the rhythm of the countryside.

As you pass through Gouy, you will come across thatched farmhouses and secret orchards where birdsong reigns supreme. The paths undulate beneath your feet and offer unexpected views of the surrounding hills.

Further on, Le Câtelet comes into view around a bend: its flower-filled lanes and small local heritage sites exude a discreet charm, with weathered stones and colourful doors.

The final stop in Vendhuile rewards walkers with a setting of golden fields and shady groves. Between generous nature and rural heritage, this circuit is a real journey back in time.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 105 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 103 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 141 m
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    Lowest point: 87 m
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Description of the walk

Park near the church of Aubencheul-aux-Bois on Rue de l'Église.

(S/E) From Rue Principale, turn right and then immediately left onto Rue des Juifs. At the end, turn left onto Rue Gabriel and follow this road.

(1) Turn right to follow the Câtelet stream. Continue to the junction with Rue du Géant.

(2) Take Rue du Géant to the left. At the junction with Rue du Maréchal, turn right towards the centre of Gouy (ignore the turning on the right).

(3) At Rue de la Mairie, turn right. At the intersection with Rue de la Prairie, turn left, then ignore Rue de l'Église and follow Rue Ognier.

(4) At Rue du Houssoir, turn right. At the first crossroads, keep to the right and, facing Rue du Moulin, continue straight on Chemin de la Rue d'Anvers.

(5) At the three-way junction, turn right, then, just before the road, turn left onto the grassy path. Continue on the right, cross a road and continue straight ahead.

(6) Follow Rue Edmond Bricout to the left (ignore the two branches on the right). At Route Nationale D1044, turn left onto Rue du Général Augereau and continue straight ahead, ignoring the side roads.

(7) Before the La Hauteville sign, turn right onto Chemin de l'Épine (ignore the other branch). At Souterrain de Ricquerval, turn right and follow it.

(8) At Macquicourt, turn right and then immediately left onto Chemin de la Biette.

(9) At the next junction, turn right, stay on the right-hand branch and, after the tennis court, turn left towards Vendhuile.

(10) At the three-way junction in Impasse de la Papeterie, take the right fork, then immediately turn left. Continue along Rue du Calvaire, then, at the next three-way junction, turn left onto Chemin de la Maie d'Hargival. Ignore all turnings and continue to the departmental road.

(11) Turn left onto the D104, then right onto Chemin de Pienne. Do not take any side roads; follow Rue de Pienne towards Aubencheul-aux-Bois. At the bend in Rue Principale, keep left onto Rue d'en Haut. At the junction with Rue de l'Échelle, turn right, then at the intersection with Rue de l'Église, turn right to return to the car park near the church. ( S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 131 m - Church of Aubencheul-aux-Bois Rue de l'Église.
  2. 1 : km 0.83 - alt. 118 m - Câtelet stream.
  3. 2 : km 3.8 - alt. 95 m - Rue du Géant.
  4. 3 : km 4.18 - alt. 106 m - Gouy Town Hall.
  5. 4 : km 4.6 - alt. 98 m - Rue du Houssoir.
  6. 5 : km 5.05 - alt. 94 m - Rue d'Anvers.
  7. 6 : km 5.42 - alt. 93 m - Edmond Bricout Street.
  8. 7 : km 6.38 - alt. 108 m - La Hauteville.
  9. 8 : km 8.57 - alt. 107 m - Macquicourt. - Canal de Saint-Quentin
  10. 9 : km 10.16 - alt. 87 m - Chemin de la Biette. - Escaut (fleuve)
  11. 10 : km 10.33 - alt. 88 m - Impasse de la Papeterie.
  12. 11 : km 12.9 - alt. 118 m - D1044.
  13. S/E : km 15.3 - alt. 131 m - Church of Aubencheul-aux-Bois Rue de l'Église.

Notes

The route is easy but not signposted. The terrain consists of earth, grass, pebbles and tarmac. Wear appropriate footwear.

(S/E) Le Catelet stream.
(3) Town hall, Saint-Médard Church.
(4) Football pitch.
(6) Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church, Town Hall, Wastewater Treatment Plant.
(7) Calvary.
(8) Saint-Quentin Canal, tennis court.
(10) Calvary.
Old fountain, Town Hall, Saint-Martin Church.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
3.5 / 5
ZEBULON59
ZEBULON59

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a lovely, easy route... not always very clean... It's the joy of the countryside... but worth doing

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MAILLARD.HERVE
MAILLARD.HERVE

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It's a shame, but the highlight of the hike should be the Riqueval underground tunnel, but the path from point 7 is completely inaccessible. Fortunately, the neighbouring beet field allowed us to avoid it.
There is no view of the exit from the towpath.

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