La route de l'herbette à Muneville-le-Bingard

Set off to explore the sunken lanes of the Muneville countryside. The ‘Route de l’Herbette’ winds through the countryside along numerous sunken lanes, passing through landscapes of meadows and heathland. Some of the sunken lanes were reopened by volunteers from the ‘Bocage et Patrimoine Munevillais’ association in 2021 and 2022.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.27 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 102 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 102 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 200 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 128 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the school car park (parking available).

Follow the orange markings featuring a small bird (a passerine).

(S/E) Walk past the school on the right, following theGR®223Bmarked in white and red.

(1) Just before the D68, turn right onto a path. Further on, take a sharp right-hand bend and join the C11 local road.

(2) Turn left and cross the hamlet of Le Petit Auney.

(3) After a bend, turn right onto a track towards La Roque. Pass through this hamlet and join a small road.

(4) Follow this road to the right. Pass the hamlet of La Blérie.

(5) At the junction, follow the D68 to the right , taking care of traffic. Shortly afterwards, at a left-hand bend, turn right onto a track towards Le Grand Plenne.

(6) Follow the D434 to the left and pass through the hamlet. About 200 m further on, turn right onto a stony track. Follow this to the D68 (football pitch opposite on the right).

(7) Cross the road carefully and follow it to the right. After about 250 m, turn right onto the road known as Route Neuve. Follow it for about 400 m.

(8) Turn left onto a sunken lane. Cross the D434 and follow the path opposite.

(9) Just before the D68, stay on the track by turning right. Cross a small road to join the stony track opposite. Further on, take a left-hand bend. A little further on, take a right-hand bend to reach the hamlet of Coquière.

(10) Turn left onto the road. Join the D68 and carefully take the first turn right then left to return to a junction you passed at the start of the walk.

(1) Continue straight on to return to the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 164 ft - School car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.26 - alt. 184 ft - Junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.7 - alt. 144 ft - Route C12
  4. 3 : mi 1.03 - alt. 157 ft - Start of the path – Le Petit Aunay
  5. 4 : mi 1.32 - alt. 128 ft - La Roque - Ay (fleuve)
  6. 5 : mi 1.67 - alt. 167 ft - Crossroads – D68 road
  7. 6 : mi 2.19 - alt. 131 ft - Route D434 - Le Grand Plenne
  8. 7 : mi 2.79 - alt. 141 ft - D68, football pitch nearby
  9. 8 : mi 3.24 - alt. 138 ft - Sunken path on the left
  10. 9 : mi 3.93 - alt. 200 ft - Junction
  11. 10 : mi 4.59 - alt. 180 ft - Coquière
  12. S/E : mi 5.27 - alt. 164 ft - School car park

Notes

(S/E) Shelter: bus shelter in the car park or large covered area behind the schools.

Worth a visit

In the village:
Saint-Pierre Church (15th century). It houses a 14th-century Virgin and Child, a sculpted group (c. 1500) depicting Saint Mark, and a medieval baptismal font, all of which are listed as Historic Monuments.

Village mill: the mill has been in existence since the 18th century. It is situated on the Ay, a coastal river which once featured numerous structures (up to six mills in the commune).
The flour mill belonged to the Toulorge family (landowners in Muneville) before becoming the property of the Rapilly family in 1913, the last millers before the mill ceased operations in the 1980s and 1990s.
Over the years and with technological advances, the mill underwent changes right up until the post-war period. Many residents of Muneville worked at the flour mill.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 16716899
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The start (sections 2–3) and the end (section 20) are still heavily flooded and impassable. Signposting is poor in these sections. The wide, well-marked path in sections 6–7 is no longer gravelled and is flooded; it is impossible to cross without getting your feet wet. However, there are some very narrow dry passages. It’s a shame, as the sunken paths are very pleasant with the spring flowers.

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User 16716899

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start (section 2-3) and the end (section 20) are still very waterlogged and impassable. Signposting is poor in these sections. Elsewhere, there are some very narrow dry passages. It’s a shame, as the sunken paths are lovely with the spring flowers.

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desvre
desvre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route to do in summer as it is shaded. Lovely countryside with beautiful paths.
Well signposted with little bird symbols.

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C@mille
C@mille

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A brilliant hike – thanks to the association.

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Association BPM
Association BPM

Thank you for your message.
Several sections of this route were reopened by the association’s volunteers two years ago. These paths had not been used for a very long time and were in danger of being completely forgotten. The volunteers organise one maintenance work session a year (the next one is this Sunday!). The paths have also suffered a great deal from winter storms, so there is still a lot to be done! We invite you to visit the association’s Facebook page to find out the dates of the work sessions (https://www.facebook.com/bocageetpatrimo...).
Hope to see you soon on the paths of Muneville le Bingard

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Michelle Rouessay
Michelle Rouessay

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
Not many people use this route given the state of the paths, as they are very difficult to access because they are not maintained, not mowed, not cleared, and there are trees blocking the way_
It’s a real shame on the eve of the tourist season; if nothing is done, these paths will disappear
If you could intervene to ensure the necessary action is taken, the walkers would be delighted. Thank you
It’s a shame I can’t post any photos as I did take some – I’m so disappointed
Kind regards

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