Loop between La Groise and Catillon-Sur-Sambre

Park in the car park at La Groise Town Hall, Rue de Guise.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, turn left (away from the town hall and church) and follow Rue de Guise. Cross at the pedestrian crossing and continue straight ahead in the same direction (south-west).

(1) When the street turns left, turn right onto Ruelle des Onze. Continue to the intersection with the D643.

(2) Turn right and cross with caution, then follow Rue du Nouvion. At the roundabout, take the^first exit on the left, Avenue de la Groise. Ignore the path on the left and the road on the right.

(3) At the intersection with Chemin de Halage, before the drawbridge, turn left and pass the Écluse du Bois de l'Abbaye.

(4) Turn left onto Rue du Pont de Fer and ignore the road on the right.

(5) At the intersection with Route Bois de l'Abbaye, turn left, ignoring the paths on the left and right.

(6) Turn right and cross the Hameau du Bois de l'Abbaye, ignore the road on the right and continue to the intersection with Chemin du Ménage.

(7) At the intersection, turn right and pass the place called Le Ménage. At the intersection with the D643, turn right, cross with caution and stay on the shoulder.

(8) At the Chapeau Rouge crossroads, go straight ahead, then turn left towards Autreppe Hameau.

(9) At the intersection with the D934, turn right onto Rue de Guise and continue along this road until you reach the town hall car park (S/E)

The route is not marked, but is easy to follow. The terrain is rocky, grassy and paved. Wear appropriate footwear.

(3) Canal from the Sambre to the Oise. Bois de l'Abbaye stream,
Iron Bridge Pond, Pumping Station.
(5) Bois de l'Abbaye stream.
(8) Chapel.