Around Neuilly-le-Malherbe

A short walk with a few climbs and lovely views over the Ajon Valley. Halfway along, there is a beautiful wash house where you can stop for a break.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.77 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 71 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 75 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 136 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 57 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is at the wayside shrine located 400 m west of the former town hall of Neuilly-le-Malherbe. Parking is available for two cars (please ensure you do not obstruct traffic).

(S/E) Head due south. Follow a path to a road leading to the village.

(1) Turn right and, 150 m further on, turn left onto a good path (not shown on the map) and follow the lovely drainage ditches. Beautiful views of Noyers Bocage. Reach a crossroads at the edge of a wood.

(2) Go down the path on the left towards the houses. Walk alongside them and, when you see a tarmac road, ignore it but take the path on the right which becomes tarmac further on.

(3) At the road (Rue du Lavoir), head down to the right towards the wash house. Then turn right into Rue de la Conardiére, which continues as a path. At the junction with the road, turn left to head down towards the church.

(4) Before the church, take the path on the left which leads back into the village. Turn right twice and follow the road down towards Le Moustier, which leads to a junction.

(5) Turn left onto Route de l’Ancien Château and, at the next junction, turn left again towards Le Locheur.

(6) At the bridge, turn left, follow the road for 200 m, then take the path on the left which leads back to the start (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 106 m - Calvary
  2. 1 : km 0.94 - alt. 132 m - Road junction
  3. 2 : km 1.96 - alt. 125 m - Road/path junction
  4. 3 : km 2.63 - alt. 107 m - Rue du Lavoir
  5. 4 : km 3.28 - alt. 97 m - Turn left before the church
  6. 5 : km 3.78 - alt. 83 m - Le Moustier
  7. 6 : km 5.06 - alt. 58 m - Le Pont - Odon (rivière)
  8. S/E : km 5.77 - alt. 106 m - Calvary

Worth a visit

Don’t forget to stop at the wash house halfway along the route, just after (3).

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 28887368

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the Normandy countryside in spring, especially in the sunshine.
As usual, the route is very well signposted.
Another very pleasant walk. Thanks to Visorando.

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randjide14
randjide14

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, peaceful walk.

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jeangazon
jeangazon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that winds its way up and down through woods, fields (mostly unspoilt), middle-class houses, and so on. It feels a bit like being in England.

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Vivrenature19
Vivrenature19

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant and easy

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HOTELROMEO
HOTELROMEO

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk in the autumn sunshine, with magnificent views. An easy and enjoyable walk.
Highly recommended.
Dom and Kate

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