Ciney walks

A circular route through the Leignon countryside, passing through the Pachis Nature Reserve, the village and then the Bois de la Croix.

A long, figure-of-eight walk, taking place far from the hustle and bustle, with 80 per cent of the route consisting of paths and trails. The walk starts from the car park at Chevetogne Cemetery, Rue de l’Ywoigne.

A simple but very beautiful region that conceals treasures in the valley of flavours. The Hamois region is a treasure trove of architectural, natural and historical riches: castles, mills and barns, with traces of the past along the Bocq, which has its source in the heart of the village of Scy. But above all, it is a little paradise where it is good to stop for a while. Partly corresponds to the Red Rectangle trail, in the opposite direction at the start and abandoned at the end.

This beautiful walk in the Namur Condroz region takes you to the source of the Bocq river, which flows like a fountain through the surrounding wall of the Château de Scy estate. Although the estate is private, you can see the rear façade, the park and the magnificent tree-lined avenue.

Mohiville or Scoville? The school and the playground appear to be on the site of the former village of Mohiville, whilst the cemetery right next to it seems to belong to the former village of Scoville. Well, now that all these villages have merged into a single municipality, it doesn’t really matter.Starting from the ‘Les murmures du Bocq’ hall, the walk heads out into the countryside and the Hamois communal forest before crossing over to the Havelange countryside. Same trees, same paths, but perhaps a bit more mud between kilometres 4 and 9 than on the rest of the route… except near the Fond du Moulin farm, just before the ponds of the same name at the 13th kilometre and just after the source of the Bocq (off the route) in Scy.Don’t worry if the dog from the farm next to the starting point tags along for a few kilometres around its home. Covered in mud as you’d expect but full of life and attentive to the walkers, it makes for pleasant company.

Starting from the car park near the Hubinne Chapel, this route takes you partly along tarmac roads through the Condruz countryside on roads with very little traffic, as far as the Haie Jadot and along forest paths in the Poncelet woods.

A hike through the Condroz countryside, in the “Pays des Tiges et des Chavées”, covering the municipalities of Hamois and Havelange, with a small section on the Sentiers d’Art (2 artworks) and on various PR® trails, local walks or Grande Randonnée de Pays (GRP® 575 “À travers le Condroz”) routes.Whilst the route from Hamois to Barvaux is mainly on footpaths, the return leg includes a few more tarmac sections, regularly interspersed with sections unsuitable for vehicles.The circular route starts from the car park of the Hamois Office de la Culture (OC) on Rue de la Boverie. Unless an event is announced, this car park is usually empty, or nearly so.

Straddling the municipalities of Hamois and Havelange, the magnificent Bois de Porcheresse is mainly populated by deciduous trees that display their most beautiful colours in autumn. The hike alternates between country lanes and forest paths.

A route mainly on tarmac and hard surfaces (pavements, Ravel cycle path) based on walks of varying degrees of popularity, including aGR® route, along the Ravel cycle path and on streets of varying sizes in and around Hamois. A short stretch of footpath, which can be quite muddy in wet weather and impassable with a pushchair, adds variety to this route. An alternative route is suggested in the description, but this reduces the distance covered.

A route combining roads and trails in the Namur Condroz, confirming that the region is a ‘corrugated landscape’. The trails are beautiful and can be accessed with children and people with reduced mobility using a Joëlette. The start point is easily accessible, including by bus, during school terms (bus stop less than 50 m away). This route is a mix of various local walks, RAVeL routes and theGR® 575-576 "Through the Condroz".

A lovely walk through woods, paths and quiet roads. Suitable for everyone, but there are a few muddy patches if it rains. Don’t forget to take a short detour at the end of the route to visit Skreuvre Castle, which inspired Franquin to create Champignac Castle in the Spirou comic strip.

A walk through the woods along quiet paths and country lanes. At the end of the route, enjoy the view of Skeuvre Castle (private), which inspired Franquin to create the Château de Champignac in the Spirou comic strip.

A lovely walk to do in dry weather. It takes you through woods and along quiet roads. You can catch a glimpse of Mouffrin Castle (private) and a few works of art along the way. If it rains, it’s best not to go up into the woods after Braibant station and to stay on Rue de Stée to rejoin the route and avoid two steep climbs.

In May, the driveway to Château de Ramezée is even more beautiful than usual thanks to the impressive array of colours provided by the numerous majestic rhododendrons in bloom.It is a magical place that you will never tire of!

A hike with a slight elevation gain, mostly on passable paths. The route is perfectly feasible with children, but not with pushchairs. Only the first 800 metres are on the road, after which there are only paths reserved for pedestrians, cyclists and possibly horse riders.

Impromptu walk in the Havelange region of the Condroz.Easy, no significant elevation changes.Easy access and parking in front of Miécret church.Very easy access for bicycles, but mountain bikes are recommended.