Loop between Cagnoncles and Naves

From the peaceful heart of Cagnoncles, the walk begins gently, like a break from time. The paths wind their way between fields and low hedges, where shades of green and gold blend together depending on the season. The breeze rustles the crops, while the occasional song of a bird breaks the soothing silence.

With each step, the horizon seems to stretch out endlessly, inviting you to look up at the vast sky that accompanies your walk. Little by little, the silhouette of Naves appears, carried by its bell tower that dominates the red roofs and guides the walker. Entering the village brings a subtle change: the familiar smell of sun-warmed stones, the discreet murmur of gardens and the feeling of being welcomed into a place where every alleyway has a story to tell.

It is a journey where you move at the pace of the landscape, savouring the contrast between the open expanses and the intimate charm of a small village in the Cambrésis region

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.13 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 44 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 37 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 72 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 44 m

Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Cagnoncles Town Hall.

(S/E) Opposite the town hall, take the Grand Place alley on your left. At the intersection with Rue d'En Haut, turn right, ignore the path on the left and continue on the path opposite.

(1) At the Chaussée Brunehaut crossroads, cross with caution, continue along the residential street and then take the path, ignoring the two paths on the left and the one on the right.

(2) At the crossroads before the railway line, turn right and follow the railway line, then turn right at the next crossroads. Ignore the path on the left.

(3) Before the Riot du Marais, follow the grassy path on the right, ignoring the path on the right. At the three-way junction, turn left, keeping the Riot on your left.

(4) At the intersection with Maurice Camier (Naves), turn left, then right at the next intersection, turn left onto Rue Louise Brodel and take the alleyway at the bend in this street. At the intersection with Rue Malherbe, turn right.

(5) Take thesecond right, Rue de l'Église. Continue along Place Roger Salengro.

(6) At the intersection with Chaussée Brunehaut, turn left, ignore the street on the left and pass in front of the town hall. Then turn right onto Rue Jacques Duclos and ignore the path on the right and the street on the left.

(7) At the three-way junction, turn onto Chemin de Bomacart. At the end, turn right and turn left at the intersection with Chemin Vert.

(8) At the crossroads with Rue du Cimetière (Cagnoncles), turn right and continue until the next crossroads with Rue de l'Église.

(9) Turn left onto Rue de Carnières, then turn right onto Chemin de la Bahotte and ignore the path on the right.

(10) At the crossroads with Résidence de la Bahotte, take the road on the right, then turn right and then left. At the crossroads with Rue de Cambrai, continue straight ahead.

(11) At the intersection of the path before Champ Godart, make a sharp right turn. At the intersection with Rue de Cambrai, turn left and ignore the path and street on the right.

(12) At the intersection with Rue de Cambrai, turn right and continue to the intersection with Rue de l'Église.

(9) Turn left and stay on this street until you reach the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 49 m - Parking available at the Town Hall. - Église Saint-Géry (Cagnoncles)
  2. 1 : km 1.01 - alt. 49 m - Brunehaut Road.
  3. 2 : km 2.46 - alt. 72 m - Railway
  4. 3 : km 4.08 - alt. 44 m - Riot Croix Saint-Hubert.
  5. 4 : km 5.39 - alt. 46 m - At Chemin de Thun-Saint-Martin.
  6. 5 : km 5.9 - alt. 49 m - Church Street. - Église Saint-Paul (Naves)
  7. 6 : km 6.11 - alt. 48 m - Brunehaut Road.
  8. 7 : km 6.83 - alt. 55 m - Jacques Duclos Street.
  9. 8 : km 8.48 - alt. 52 m - Cemetery Street.
  10. 9 : km 9.23 - alt. 51 m - Church Street.
  11. 10 : km 9.64 - alt. 51 m - Chemin de la Bahotte.
  12. 11 : km 10.91 - alt. 66 m - Godart Field.
  13. 12 : km 11.77 - alt. 51 m - Rue de Cambrai.
  14. S/E : km 12.13 - alt. 49 m - Parking available at the Town Hall. - Église Saint-Géry (Cagnoncles)

Notes

The route is easy but not signposted. The terrain consists of earth, grass, cobblestones, pebbles and tarmac. Wear suitable footwear.

Worth a visit

(S/E) Saint-Gery Church.
Riot du Marais, Cemetery.
(1) Riot du Marais.
(3) Riot du Marais, Horse boarding stable.
(5) Saint-Paul Church.
Naves Town Hall.
(8) Cemetery.
(11) Chapel
(12) Cagnoncles Equestrian Centre, Saint Joseph Chapel.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 26961500

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The explanations are not always appropriate for the terrain, but fortunately one participant was familiar with the area

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gerendo
gerendo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a lovely walk in the countryside. GPS is useful as there are few landmarks on this relaxing route

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