Circular route from Harmignies

An easy walk along a long hedgerow, which then gives way to paths through open fields, offering beautiful, sweeping views of the countryside.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.42 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 141 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 141 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 295 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 148 ft

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Description of the walk

 Park at the foot of Harmignies Church, Chaussée de Beaumont no. 521.

(S/E) With your back to the church, head right towards the mural along Chaussée de Beaumont and, at the junction, turn right. 

(1) At the ‘No Bicycles’ sign between the two garages, turn left onto Ruelle du Sentier de la Gare until you reach Rue de Villers, then turn right.

(2) Turn right onto Rue de Péronnes, which becomes a footpath further on. Turn right onto the old railway line lined with hedges and follow it up to Rue du Roeulx, heading towards the wind turbines.

(3) At the junction, turn right, follow the street that runs alongside the house with the collapsed roof and carry on straight ahead, passing Rue de l’Épinette which branches off to the left.

(4) At the little white farmhouse, veer right towards the industrial buildings.

(5) At the junction, turn left onto Rue Delpierre towards Harmignies, and continue to the junction you passed at the start of the walk.

(1) Cross over to the opposite side to join Chaussée de Beaumont and turn left onto it, heading towards the church (S/E). 

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 154 ft - Harmignies Church
  2. 1 : mi 0.19 - alt. 151 ft - Junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.49 - alt. 171 ft - Rue de Péronnes
  4. 3 : mi 2.28 - alt. 295 ft - Rue du Roeulx
  5. 4 : mi 2.83 - alt. 266 ft - White farmhouse
  6. 5 : mi 3.97 - alt. 174 ft - Rue Delpierre junction
  7. S/E : mi 4.42 - alt. 154 ft - Harmignies Church

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
2 / 5
Druide Yvano
Druide Yvano

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

There’s very little to this route: you’re mostly on paths through fields… and out in the open.
One section is tarmac and the landscape isn’t very varied.... Unless you’re walking the dog, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it.
There are other, more varied walks to do in the area.
Best regards.

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Eric Manou
Eric Manou

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk in the peaceful countryside of Harmignies

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