A circular countryside and woodland loop in Nalinnes

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Set off to explore the unspoilt landscapes of Thudinie with this superb circular walk starting from the historic centre of Nalinnes. This well-balanced route invites you to immerse yourself fully as you follow rural paths and very quiet country lanes, winding through the open countryside of Nalinnes-Haies and the unassuming valleys bordering Jamioulx. With no technical difficulties and generally gentle terrain, this route offers a peaceful and varied walk, ideal for observing the natural world and savouring the tranquillity of our agricultural plains. A perfect walk for lovers of wide open spaces and unspoilt countryside.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.96 mi
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    Average duration: 2h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 108 ft
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    Descent: - 98 ft
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    Highest point: 725 ft
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    Lowest point: 640 ft
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Description of the walk

(S/E) Starting from the Bandstand:
Our walk begins at the foot of the bandstand on Place du Centre. With your back to Notre-Dame Church, set off along Rue du Dépôt.

(1) On the way to Les Couturelles
At the end of the street, turn left onto Rue des Couturelles. You’ll pass the local school.

(2) Heading for Le Hameau
Then take the first turning on your right onto Rue du Hameau.

(3) On to Rue de Fontenelle
Continue at a leisurely pace towards Rue de Fontenelle.

(4) Through the fields
Leave the tarmac behind and head onto a dirt track that winds its way through the fields. Enjoy this lovely, unobstructed view: the path takes you straight to the edge of the woods.

(5) A green interlude in the Bois de Jacques
Enter the Bois de Jacques. Let nature be your guide, staying firmly on the main shaded path that winds through the undergrowth.

(6) Between woodland and countryside
As you emerge from the woods, the landscape opens up once more. Carry on straight ahead along the open path, which will take you past a fountain next to the local Recypark.

(7) Calvaire de la Rouge Croix
When you reach the small historic chapel of the Calvaire de la Rouge-Croix, leave the road and take the path that opens up immediately to your left.

(8) Rue de la Dîme
Follow this path to the end. At the end, turn left to begin the descent down Rue de la Dîme.

(9) The return to the centre
At the bottom of the descent, turn left to rejoin Rue du Dépôt, which you crossed at the very start of your adventure.

(10) The final secret: from Sainte-Philomène to Les Fossés
Don’t go quite all the way to the end! After a few metres, turn right right next to the pretty Sainte-Philomène Chapel. Take the small path that leads down to Rue des Fossés. A lovely way to finish the walk away from the traffic.

(A) Back to the starting point
Follow the street until you reach Place du Centre. You’re now back at the Kiosque.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 666 ft - Place du Kiosque, Nalinnes
  2. 1 : mi 0.06 - alt. 673 ft - Fork in the road on Rue du Dépot
  3. 2 : mi 0.3 - alt. 656 ft - Rue du Hameau
  4. 3 : mi 0.73 - alt. 659 ft - Rue de Fontenelle
  5. 4 : mi 1.32 - alt. 659 ft - Path leading to the woods
  6. 5 : mi 1.92 - alt. 712 ft - Entrance to the Bois de Nalinnes
  7. 6 : mi 3.3 - alt. 650 ft - Exit from the Bois de Nalinnes and Recypark
  8. 7 : mi 3.81 - alt. 699 ft - Calvaire de la Rouge-Croix Chapel
  9. 8 : mi 4.79 - alt. 653 ft - Rue de la Dîme
  10. 9 : mi 5.47 - alt. 712 ft - Sainte-Philomène Chapel
  11. S/E : mi 5.96 - alt. 666 ft - Place du Kiosque, Nalinnes

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