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The hillsides of the Clarence
Visorando Member
12.97 mi
+633 ft
-633 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Camblain-Châtelain (Pas-de-Calais)
From Camblain, the route quickly climbs as you make your way to Floringhem. The descent to Pernes follows a very beautiful path. I have recently altered the route through Pernes, using different side lanes. It is after Marest that things get a bit tricky, with sections of the path that can be quite muddy (though the paths have improved considerably in recent times). The return route goes via Mont Duquenne.
Le Saint-Quirin de la Clarence depuis Camblain-Châtelain
Association / Club / Walk leader7.54 mi
+400 ft
-390 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Camblain-Châtelain (Pas-de-Calais)
Entre campagne et bois, sur de bon chemins, venez découvrir les alentours de Camblain-Châtelain
La Divionnaise
7.22 mi
+390 ft
-367 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Divion (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike, between town and countryside, will take you through towns and parks. You will walk along the Biette river and then climb the slag heap. You will discover pits 5, 5 bis, 1 and 1bis, which is the deepest in the mining basin at 1,186 metres.
The valleys of Ourton
11.17 mi
+656 ft
-630 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Divion (Pas-de-Calais)
A long route that takes us from the mining landscape to the Artesian countryside.
La Lawe in Bruay-la-Bruissière
5.09 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will take you on a tour of Bruay-la-Buissière, starting from Parc de la Lawe and passing by the Miners' Memorial and the Corons.
This young commune owes its name to the merger of Bruay-en-Artois and La Buissière, which took place in 1987.
Le Chemin des Voyettes Poulouches
3.02 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Allouagne (Pas-de-Calais)
The Chemin des Voyettes Poulouches, which you will take, will lead you from one voyette (small lane) to another and allow you to discover or rediscover our village.
From Burbure to the Bois de Saint-Pierre
10.93 mi
+548 ft
-548 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Burbure (Pas-de-Calais)
There are very few roads on this fairly standard route, as it follows sections of marked trails. Quite hilly, it crosses the Terril de Burbure, the Bois de Saint-Pierre and follows part of the Scyrendale.
Woods, footpaths and mining heritage around Lapugnoy
13.71 mi
+505 ft
-509 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Lapugnoy (Pas-de-Calais)
Long route through the Bois de Roquelaure, the Poulouches d'Allouagne and the Vallée Carreau d'Auchel. Return via Lozinghem and Mont Éventé before finishing at the Terril de Lapugnoy and a beautiful path on the edge of the Bois des Dames.Relatively little tarmac (but we are still in an urban area), but in wet weather, some paths can become difficult.
The hills of Faux
6.78 mi
+486 ft
-476 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Marest (Pas-de-Calais)
A beautiful, undulating trail on the Ternois hillsides. Donjon de Bours (keep).
Val de Clarence and Bois de Roquelaure
13.96 mi
+646 ft
-640 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lapugnoy (Pas-de-Calais)
A patchwork of the various marked trails in the area for a long stroll, ending at the Bois de Roquelaure. It is a highly urbanised area, but you still feel as though you are in the countryside.
Trail along the little paths of Houdain via Mont de la Comté
14.82 mi
+961 ft
-935 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Houdain (Pas-de-Calais)
Admittedly, the trail may seem a little monotonous, but what a beautiful path! It takes you gently up to the heights before dropping back down into the valley to climb Mont de la Comté.And at the end of the trail, the church awaits you.
Between woods and mining riders in Bruay-la-Buissière
8.15 mi
+243 ft
-233 ft
1 hr
Moderate
Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)
This circular hike offers a superb hike that combines mining history, nature and redevelopment. You will take an old mining railway line (a former railway line used to transport coal) that crosses the Bois des Dames to take you to the Chartreuse des Dames in Gosnay.
Circular walk around the keep and the La Buissière slag heap
6.32 mi
+282 ft
-289 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from Bruay-Labuissiere, will take you through the Bois des Dames and up the slag heap. You’ll follow the River Lawe, all along very good wooded paths with a few gentle climbs.
La Buissière - Ourton loop following the Biette, then the Lawe
13.84 mi
+535 ft
-512 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)
This is a long walk in an urban area, but 90% of it is on paths. Start at the old bridge and its steps, then follow the Biette (a beautiful footbridge restored last year) to Ourton. Next, climb back up (unfortunately on the road) before descending to Beugin. Follow another bridge to the Divion Viaduct. There, a slightly tricky descent takes you back to the banks of the Lawe. Follow it first on the left bank, then on the right bank before following the bus route. And to finish in style, the Bois de la Volville, with a nice climb at the end.
La Folie Comté depuis Beugin
6.32 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Beugin (Pas-de-Calais)
Entre bois et rivière, cette jolie randonnée vous fera passer par le village de la Comté avec sa cascade et son moulin.
Le hazois à Beugin
7.84 mi
+469 ft
-469 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Beugin (Pas-de-Calais)
Très belle randonnée en plaine, bois, et rivière qui vous fera passer par Dieval
The upper Lawe valley
7.39 mi
+453 ft
-433 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Beugin (Pas-de-Calais)
A very pleasant trail, between river, forest and valleys.
Around Bailleul-les-Pernes
7.17 mi
+443 ft
-453 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Aumerval (Pas-de-Calais)
A short route, on paths and minor roads, following theGR®127.
The two woods and the Coqueline
12.29 mi
+679 ft
-692 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Aumerval (Pas-de-Calais)
A very pleasant nature trail in dry weather, but becomes more challenging in wet weather: grassy sections (a good test for your shoes, deep ruts, muddy sections).
Warning: October 2024. While it's relatively easy to get through the ruts, the last part of the path out of the wood (before point 9) is in a terrible state. The path has been broken up by machinery and you can only pass along the sides, which are themselves very difficult. It's very slippery and sometimes you have to change sides, which is a real challenge. This used to be a signposted mountain bike trail, is it still?
Brette and Lawe
7.62 mi
+312 ft
-312 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Houdain (Pas-de-Calais)
Hike, without major difficulty, through woodland and countryside.
Path from the keep starting from Bours
7.28 mi
+495 ft
-492 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bours (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike starts at the Bours keep and takes us along paths and through woods to the top of a hill with remarkable views. You will descend via Les Eguerguettes towards the village. Please note: the descent is difficult in wet weather. The hike ends with a short tour of the narrow streets of Bours.
In the footsteps of the Bours family
8.19 mi
+430 ft
-430 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bours (Pas-de-Calais)
From the Bours Keep, passing by the Fontaine de la Baloche fountain, then through the Bois de Lanoy woods and past Antigneul Castle, the hike follows grassy paths offering beautiful views.
Bours keep
5.17 mi
+266 ft
-259 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Bours (Pas-de-Calais)
The walk starts from the Donjon de Bours (Bours keep) and takes you up to the plateau with its remarkable views. You'll then head back down to the village, finishing with a stroll through the narrow streets of Bours.
From Diéval to Ourton via the footpaths
7.02 mi
+584 ft
-574 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Diéval (Pas-de-Calais)
You’ll discover these two villages linked by beautiful paths, some stony, some earthen. You should spot plenty of flora and fauna along the way. It’s advisable to do this route in dry weather as some sections can be muddy.
From one woodland to another, starting from Labeuvrière and passing by slag heap no. 12
11.18 mi
+640 ft
-614 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Labeuvrière (Pas-de-Calais)
The route takes you through the two woods of Lapugnoy: Roquelaure, with its easy paths, followed by the Bois des Dames, where the trails can be very wet. I’ve tried to stick to the lesser-known paths, particularly in the Bois des Dames, which makes for a route that’s quite difficult to follow. I recommend using the Visorando app. Note: on OpenStreetMap, the paths are clearly marked.
The slag heap is very beautiful in spring when it’s covered in flax.
Two woods, a slag heap and a charterhouse to digest it all
14.94 mi
+738 ft
-735 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Labeuvrière (Pas-de-Calais)
Up to the entrance to the Bois des Dames, the route is much the same as this hike (there aren't many options in the Bois de Roquelaure), but I took other paths to cross the Bois des Dames. The end of the route passes behind Emmaüs before reaching the Chartreuse des Dames and joining the Bois des Sablières.It's long, winding, almost entirely unpaved and with a significant elevation gain. Very difficult in wet weather.The use ofthe Visorando app is strongly recommended.
La source de la Lawe
13.99 mi
+741 ft
-755 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from La Comté (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée au départ de La Comté qui nous mène près de la source de la Lawe.
Paysage très agréable et quelques vallonnements.
Nature around Amettes
7.14 mi
+312 ft
-305 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Amettes (Pas-de-Calais)
A lovely nature walk around the little village of Amettes, home to the birthplace of Saint Benoît-Joseph Labre.
The source of the Lawe from Bajus
7.83 mi
+341 ft
-325 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bajus (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike will take you from the plains to the woods via Thieuloye and Rocourt en l'Eau, where the Lawe river has its source. Bajus was a village where French troops rested before going to the front during the First World War
Les presles de Bajus
8.13 mi
+394 ft
-364 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bajus (Pas-de-Calais)
Très belle randonnée un peu vallonnée pour découvrir la région.
Around Cuvigny
6.79 mi
+354 ft
-384 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rebreuve-Ranchicourt (Pas-de-Calais)
A short walk on good paths in the hills above La Comté. On a clear day, the panorama is superb, and if you're luckier than me, you'll spot a few deer.
Slag heaps 2, 3 and 122 in the ‘Pays à part’ region
6.26 mi
+446 ft
-420 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Haillicourt (Pas-de-Calais)
A route that will take you to the foot of slag heap 122 (known as the ‘Volcan’ slag heap). You’ll walk up old ‘cavaliers’ (paths that linked the pits together), where flora and fauna have reclaimed their place, and climb one of the twin slag heaps of the ‘Pays à part’, rising to an altitude of 180 metres (offering a magnificent view).
Circular route between Fouquereuil and Bruay
13.31 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Fouquereuil (Pas-de-Calais)
Long route through the urban area. Follow the Lawe and then the Brette to reach the Miner's Monument in Bruay. To return, head to Cité 4 in Bruay before reaching the Bois des Dames by following the PR® du Bois des Dames. Crossing the woods takes you to the slag heap before leading you to Emmaüs. From there, the return journey is via the Bois de la Sablière. There are many paths and "bus lanes" for a route that is passable even in wet weather.
Let’s go for a walk in the Maisnil-lès-Ruitz woods
12.47 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,099 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Maisnil-lès-Ruitz (Pas-de-Calais)
A long route that winds through the Bois d’Olhain. A difficult route, and even very difficult in wet weather.As with all routes through woodland, the route description isn’t very clear, so I recommend using the app.
The railway track in Thieuloye
5.29 mi
+217 ft
-230 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Thieuloye (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant walk taking you from the village of La Thieuloye to Bajus, returning via an old railway line.
Upper Nave Valley
12.42 mi
+413 ft
-397 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bourecq (Pas-de-Calais)
A long walk in an area that is very well signposted thanks to the excellent work of the Urban Community. The route follows as many paths as possible and remains very rural, with little elevation gain.
Mont de La Comté
8.25 mi
+535 ft
-535 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Magnicourt-en-Comte (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike takes you to Mont de La Comté, where the view is well worth seeing. You may be lucky enough to spot some roe deer on the edge of the surrounding woods.
You will pass through the pretty village of La Comté with its waterfall, old mill and beautiful church.
The sources of the Lawe
4.67 mi
+253 ft
-269 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Magnicourt-en-Comte (Pas-de-Calais)
The Lawe is a river that rises in Rocourt-en-l’Eau, a hamlet of Magnicourt-en-Comté.
This short walk of around 7.5 km is perfect for families and their canine companions.
You’ll discover the village of Magnicourt-en-Comté, its12th-century church, its wooded surroundings and its paths.
There are a few hills but nothing insurmountable.
Through the Olhain National Forest around Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen
7.88 mi
+614 ft
-607 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
Walk in the Fresnicourt le Dolmen area
Starting from Olhain Castle and heading towards the "Table aux Fées" dolmen, you will pass two sandstone crosses dating from the 13th and 16th centuries, then the hamlet of Verdrel and the Olhain State Forest with its leisure centre, before returning through the forest. Superb views over the plain and its villages.
It is best to do this walk in dry weather as the paths can be difficult in wet conditions.
Circular walk around Olhain Park starting from Olhain Castle
3.62 mi
+305 ft
-322 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
From the car park, you’ll find yourself facing Olhain Castle, one of the most beautiful in the region. The rest of the walk alternates between stunning views and short stretches through the undergrowth (not too dense) before reaching the ‘esplanade’ of Olhain Park. You’ll find yourself facing an exceptional panorama.
If you’re lucky, you might see paragliders taking off (admittedly, this is quite rare), and why not visit during the hot-air balloon festival to watch these huge, colourful balloons take off right before your eyes.
The Table des Fées as seen from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen
7.25 mi
+443 ft
-433 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk running alongside the golf course, through the Olhain Forest and past the Table des Fées dolmen.
On the Plateau des Atrébates, starting from Frévillers
14.91 mi
+531 ft
-545 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Frévillers (Pas-de-Calais)
This is a long route without any major difficulties, apart from the distance. It follows a succession of wide paths and small roads, making it safe to walk even in wet weather. It is therefore ideal from October onwards.
The Caucourt Ford
6.75 mi
+240 ft
-226 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
A short route, on paths that are more or less paved, pleasant in all seasons (except during very wet periods) with a passage at the Gué de Caucourt.
1- Hermin Town Hall advises against using the path between points (11) and (12) until the end of 2025. It is now April 2026 and nothing has changed: no works are underway and there are barriers on both sides. I have just walked along it and it is perfectly passable, though still treacherous.
Around Olhain
14.24 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,079 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
A long route with significant elevation gain and some fairly difficult paths.The path between (3) and (4) is very difficult but can be avoided. It was passable in late September 2025 (dry season).There are a few road crossings, but with very little traffic.
Le Moulin Blanc at the start of Brias
8.05 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Brias (Pas-de-Calais)
A beautiful route starting from Brias with its church and castle towards the Moulin Blanc plain, the village of Valhuon and the Bois d'Antigneul, where it is not uncommon to encounter a few deer. This route is marked in yellow for the most part and is fairly easy to follow and without difficulty.
Trail towards Caucourt Ford
8.45 mi
+512 ft
-509 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Caucourt (Pas-de-Calais)
Caucourt is a small village near Olhain.From the church, you cross pleasant plains and villages, especially on sunny days.Avoid this route in very hot weather, as it is not much shade; in rain or fog, the view won't be as good!...
In the direction of the trail, you'll save the best until last, the Gué de Caucourt and its mill.
The Gorges Bleues trail in Mont-Bernanchon
5.42 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Mont-Bernanchon (Pas-de-Calais)
A short, peaceful stroll along a grassy path beside the Canal d'Aire à la Bassée, taking you past the observation hut at the Mont-Bernanchon bird sanctuary. Stables and a short stretch through the forest.
This walk is marked in yellow from start to finish.