New World walk in Romilly-la-Puthenaye

Far from the towns and the hustle and bustle of human activity, enjoy a bucolic stroll through the woods and meadows of Normandy.
Starting from Place de la Noë, 2 km from the village of Romilly-la-Puthenaye, the mainly forest paths offer a very pleasant walk leading to the old Moulin de Bougy mill in the Risle valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.29 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 42 m
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    Descent: - 49 m

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    Highest point: 153 m
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    Lowest point: 111 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from Place de la Noë de Bougy.

(S/E) Head north-west along the small street and when it turns right, continue along the path opposite.

(1) At the large crossroads, take thesecond path on the left, almost opposite, to enter the forest. Descend along a pretty sunken path to see the old Moulin de Bougy, a beautiful traditional building (private property, visible from the gate).
At the bottom, after admiring the mill, take the path that runs alongside the ditch and take a look at the ford on the Risle: it is one of the most beautiful spots on the route.

(2) Go back up to the right along the well-trodden path.

(1) At the top, turn left and cross the woods, staying on the main path. At the road, turn left to stay on the path.

(3) At the crossroads before the descent, turn right. After the houses, take the small road to the right and turn left onto the path about 50 metres further on. Cross the Bois de la Noë straight ahead.

(4) In the plain, at the corner of the woods, turn right towards the water tower. Continue in the same direction on the road to return to the hamlet of La Noë de Bougy and the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 152 m - Parking Place de la Noë de Bougy - Place de la Noë de Bougy
  2. 1 : km 0.48 - alt. 142 m - Large crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.28 - alt. 114 m - Fording the Risle (bench)
  4. 3 : km 3.03 - alt. 133 m - Path on the right before the descent
  5. 4 : km 4.42 - alt. 148 m - Turn-off towards the hamlet of La Noë de Bougy
  6. S/E : km 5.29 - alt. 153 m - Parking Place de la Noë de Bougy - Place de la Noë de Bougy

Notes

On Place des Noë: large grassy esplanade:
- large parking capacity on the grass: 100 to 200 cars.
- 5 picnic tables and 5 benches.

Unmarked route not recommended during hunting season from October to February.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
cestrenan
cestrenan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy route with some variety (hamlet, forest, stream, fields, clearing, etc.). The first two-thirds are more interesting than the last third, but it is a very enjoyable walk without encountering anyone. Other paths crossed along the way seem to offer the possibility of taking variations on this route, particularly on the Risle side.

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StrangeMage
StrangeMage

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk in the countryside, passing by a pretty stream, and with a bit of luck you might spot a deer in the forest.

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LEGLAUDE
LEGLAUDE

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A short walk mainly through woodland. Be careful on hunting days, as there is shooting everywhere!

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Azimut71
Azimut71
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

There is a big mistake in (4): you have to turn right, not left (see map). The text could read as follows: "When you reach the edge of the woods, turn right towards the water tower."

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thomblanc
thomblanc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful, easy and pleasant hike.

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monloulou
monloulou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike

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Didier BZ
Didier BZ

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Diverse (alternating forest, meadows, residential areas, fields) and access to the banks of the Risle river, which are interesting on a route that is of average length and easy because it is not very hilly.

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Les Clavillais
Les Clavillais

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike off the beaten track

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