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Canal de la Sensée walks
Hamel and its marshes, a little Canada
Visorando Member
6.81 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hamel (Nord)
From Hamel, you can explore the marshes of the region - it's like a little Canada! You'll also discover man-made works such as the Église de l'Écluse, an unusual barge, the Canal du Nord with the Palluel lock and nature trails.
Canals and marshes around Paillencourt
8.30 mi
+112 ft
-115 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Paillencourt (Nord)
What's in store: after a short kilometer of uphill northern cobblestones to warm up your calves, you'll plunge into the Thun l'Evèque marshland before following the Escaut and Sensée canals along the towpaths. Along the way, you're sure to come across green collars, moorhens, herons and cormorants, as well as barges and fishermen.
Goeulzin via Petite Sensée river
3.52 mi
+20 ft
-23 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Gœulzin (Nord)
This family trail follows the trails of the Petite Sensée, a small river at the gateway to the Douais urban area, winding through the village of Goeulzin.Easy to navigate, it can be enjoyed all year round, but in wet weather you'll need to wear waterproof footwear.
On the banks of the Sensée du Nord canals and the Sensée marshes
13.36 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aubigny-au-Bac (Nord)
A hike between the canal and the Sensée marshes.
Visit the old peat bogs to discover the aquatic fauna and boat activity.
During the hike, you will pass through the Palluel lock.
In the heart of the Sensée marshes, between the land of smoked garlic in Arleux and that of shallots in Bugnicourt.
Between the marsh and the countryside of Aubigny-au-Bac
5.83 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Aubigny-au-Bac (Nord)
A circular route starting through the Aubigny-au-Bac marshes and ending on country lanes.
The roof of the Escaut
8.89 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bouchain (Nord)
An old abandoned port known as the Bassin Rond, a peaceful walk to listen to the birds, following the Escaut Canal and its lock, with a riverside café. A pond, a river, meadows, and three villages to pass through – everything you need for a lovely day out with the family.
Loop between Paillencourt and Estrun
10.63 mi
+217 ft
-213 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Paillencourt (Nord)
Starting from Paillencourt, the walk begins in a lively atmosphere, where the murmur of the town accompanies your first steps. Gradually, the houses become more spread out, the narrow streets widen and give way to the changing colours of the fields.
Between small roads and gentle paths, the countryside unfolds its landscapes as far as Estrun, where water and greenery blend in an almost picturesque tranquillity. This is a route that plays with contrasts: the urban energy gradually gives way to the serenity of the countryside, culminating in a finale where you feel completely transported.
Around Fressies
8.57 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Fressies (Nord)
From Fressies, let yourself be carried away by the tranquillity of a rural route, where every turn offers a new scene to admire. The paths wind through meadows and along golden fields, leading to Aubencheul-au-Bac, a small village where time seems to pass more slowly.
Continuing towards Hem-Lenglet, the walk reveals authentic and soothing landscapes, dotted with silhouettes of trees and red-tiled roofs. A route that invites you to savour the moment, breathe deeply and soak up the serenity of the surroundings.
From the Scheldt to the Sensée via the old Bassin Rond
7.47 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Hordain (Nord)
It has it all: the Scheldt Canal, the Sensée, ponds and a village. Everything you need for a lovely day by the water. This walk is partly on tarmac, except along the rivers and ponds. Refreshment stop via Bouchain.
Brunémont marshes and wildlife observation
6.92 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Brunémont (Nord)
Starting from Brunémont Town Hall, this easy trail offers the chance to discover the many charms of the Sensée canals, the star river of the area. At the confluence of the Canal du Nord and the Canal de la Sensée, this walk along towpaths and paths bordering the ponds offers a pleasant and safe setting. Along the edges of the ponds, the reed beds and willow groves are home to beautiful populations of marsh ferns. Be mindful of the environment, as the Aubigny and Brunémont marshes are an important heritage site for wildlife, particularly herons, marsh warblers and grass snakes.
Around Hordain
10.96 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hordain (Nord)
Between Hordain and its gentle industrial reflections, this country trail invites you to escape along old paths lined with green embankments. With every step, the distant murmur of the canal mingles with birdsong, promising instant immersion in a reinvented countryside.
Bouchain welcomes you with its historic fortifications and peaceful river branches, before Marquette-en-Ostrevant opens up to landscapes where locks punctuate the walk. Finally, Wavrechain-sous-Faulx unfolds its patchwork of meadows and hedgerows, offering you a bucolic interlude, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.