Leignon circular loop

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A circular route through the Leignon countryside, passing through the Pachis Nature Reserve, the village and then the Bois de la Croix.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.64 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 482 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 486 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,037 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 794 ft
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Description of the walk

Take the road towards Barcène via the Pachis Nature Reserve with its duckboards, continue on the new path along the railway line. Continue on the old Leignon road and head towards the church and the castle (private). Continue towards the Leignon brewery.

When you reach the edge of the Bois de la Croix, turn left towards Ciney on a quiet road, then right between two fields (sometimes muddy). Join a road, turn right and return to the brewery on a very quiet road. Retrace your steps, but to avoid climbing down the rocks at the end of the duckboard, continue along the road that returns to the car park.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 810 ft
  2. S/E : mi 5.64 - alt. 801 ft

Notes

Access to (S/E).

If you are coming from the N97 towards Ciney, after the roundabout, take the first exit on the right towards the swimming pool. There is a small car park a little further on, next to the Pont Mouria bridge, opposite the tennis club.

Worth a visit

If you have time, stop off at the Leignon brewery or book a tour in advance (beer or chocolate) and a meal at the restaurant.

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