Cap de Flamanville loop

Magnificent coastal path to discover the semaphore, the cliffs of Cap de Flamanville and the large sandy beach of Sciotot. Return via the landscaped park opposite the castle.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.05 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 183 m
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    Descent: - 183 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 88 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 10 m

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Description of the walk

Start: Church car park.

(S/E) Cross the D4 to take Rue de la Crète Malet (towards Hameau Roulland). At Hameau Moitié, when the road turns left, continue straight ahead onto Chemin de la Chasse du Quedoy. Go around the stone blocking the road to reach the D4E2. Follow this road to the right for about 100 metres and take the first road on the left.

(1) Follow this road down to the car park (dead end) and turn left onto the coastal path (well signposted) which leads to the Sémaphore, a beautiful viewpoint over the Channel Islands.

(2) Continue along the road. At the left-hand bend, leave the road and turn right onto the coastal path that runs along the cliffs. Follow the path, sometimes on the road and sometimes on the footpath, until you reach the D517 road. Follow this road to the right and at the next crossroads, turn right onto the Route du Fort to reach Sciotot Beach.

(3) At the crossroads, continue along the same road to make a round trip to the car park and the "swimming pool" at Sciotot Beach.

(4) Enjoy the sea, then retrace your steps to the last junction on the right before the D517.

(3) Take the small path on the right (blue signpost) which climbs back up to the D517 road. Cross this road and follow the Voie de la Percallerie until you reach the D4.

(5) Cross the D4 and continue for about 500 metres until you reach a four-way intersection.

(6) Take the left-hand path. You will reach the park entrance at a three-way intersection, just before the farm buildings on the left.

(7) Enter the park and follow the path (blue markings) down to the pond.

(8) Walk along the pond on your left, then continue along the path (blue markings) to go back up and arrive in front of the castle. Leave the park on the side of the low wall, on the right, next to the gate.

(9) Follow the D4 to the right, pass the pond on your left and re-enter the park on the right through the gate. Continue to the left to reach the church car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 75 m - Flamanville Church
  2. 1 : km 0.95 - alt. 71 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 2.2 - alt. 88 m - Semaphore
  4. 3 : km 5.09 - alt. 25 m - Fort Road
  5. 4 : km 5.48 - alt. 10 m - Sciotot beach
  6. 5 : km 6.43 - alt. 82 m - Cross the D4
  7. 6 : km 6.96 - alt. 69 m - Four-way crossroads, on the left
  8. 7 : km 7.27 - alt. 73 m - At the crossroads of three paths, enter the park
  9. 8 : km 8.48 - alt. 33 m - Pond
  10. 9 : km 9.64 - alt. 67 m - D4, on the right
  11. S/E : km 10.05 - alt. 75 m - Flamanville Church

Notes

Grocery store at the start open all day.
Numerous picnic stops along the route.

Worth a visit

Panoramic view of the Channel Islands with orientation table at the semaphore.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 42 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Eric S.
Eric S.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike. The route has different sections, sometimes along the coast, sometimes inland. There is a slight difficulty in crossing a few rocks, but nothing insurmountable. The seascape is really worth seeing, the Sciotot cove is magnificent when viewed from La Percallerie, then the route continues inland through the woods. We didn't meet many people along the way. At the end of the walk, we made a short detour to the castle to visit an exhibition, which was a nice way to end this enjoyable hike.

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zitoun17
zitoun17

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

While Flamanville is known to the general public for its EPR nuclear reactor, the village (less than 2,000 inhabitants) has a doctor's surgery, a pharmacy, two convenience stores open seven days a week, a bakery, a post office, a garage, several restaurants... and a cultural heritage that is rightly valued. It is an inspiring economic model at a time of rural depopulation. As for the surrounding countryside, shaped by the climate, it is breathtaking, both literally and figuratively. Coastal and forest trails quickly make you forget the few refreshing drops of rain. The dahlia conservatory garden is worth a short detour to the castle grounds at the end of the trail. GPS is essential.

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GRANDE ASTRANCE
GRANDE ASTRANCE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We started from the car park at point 4 on the map, so that we could finish the walk with a quick dip in the sea
The route is magnificent, alternating between wooded countryside, forest and sea views. We enjoyed walking through Flamanville Castle grounds, dotted with beautiful trees and a lovely pond. We preferred to go through the gardens and outbuildings of the castle rather than follow the suggested route along the D4. The path overlooking the cliffs offers magnificent views of Sciotot beach and the sea "pool" that appears at low tide. Thank you to the author of this beautiful route!

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User 26705639

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike. Some difficulties in the woods due to fallen trees along the route. Flamanville Castle is worth a visit, especially the extraordinary collection of dahlias in the national conservatory. Highly recommended.

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Véronique et Antoine
Véronique et Antoine

On 30/11/24, a very beautiful hike despite a foggy start, with a great view of the pretty hamlet of La Percullerie.
Pleasant walk through the forest ending at the castle where there was an exhibition.
Very good for this time of year!

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Navajo
Navajo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike between land and sea
The walk through the forest was quite pleasant and ended beautifully with the castle and an exhibition of watercolours by a local artist.
I highly recommend it!

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cathyferrer
cathyferrer

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike offering contrasts between the sea and the forest.
We enjoyed crossing the grounds of Flamanville Castle.
Thanks to the author.

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fzutterman
fzutterman

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route, the return through the park is also very nice. At the end, we went through the castle park instead of following the route described.

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User 4703000

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A slightly tricky section on the GR (Rochers). Beautiful landscapes, but less spectacular than at Nez de Jobourg. Very nice walk on the way back through the grounds of Flamanville Castle

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Véronique et Antoine
Véronique et Antoine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

We continued our hike to Flamenville Castle, where there was an exhibition.
Despite the unpromising weather at the start, it was a very beautiful and varied hike!

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JPBOILLOT
JPBOILLOT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike. The coastal path is particularly interesting with superb views. Be careful of a few dangerous sections around point 3. As an anecdote, a clay pigeon shooting competition forced us to take a short detour, but it was no big deal. The rest of the route through the forest offers a nice contrast and some cool shade. The castle grounds are worth a stroll, as are the streets of Flamanville.

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violetjp1
violetjp1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This hike was pure BLISS. An excellent balance between sea and land, breathtaking views of Cap de Flamanville and, at the end of the hike, you cross a MAGNIFICENT forest.

I had a pair of hiking poles with me, which came in very handy on some sections of the coastal path.

To be done and redone!

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saintmat
saintmat
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the trail between land and sea. Return via a forest path to see some superb beech trees that are nearly two hundred years old, according to the water and forestry officer on site.

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Sachaclau
Sachaclau

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice area
Well-explained hike

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charlesmartel
charlesmartel

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful route between land and sea. The printed information is very vague; avoid long sentences when shorter ones will do. Difficulty: I would rate the GR as difficult after the semaphore.

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