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Bas-Warneton via the Houthem countryside, the Ypres-Comines canal and the Lys
Visorando Member
6.20 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Departure and arrival at the car park on the main square in Bas-Warneton via the countryside around Houthem. The walk follows the Ypres-Comines canal to the Lys river, then takes the towpath to the Bas-Warneton cemetery before arriving at the square in Bas-Warneton.
The Irish Tower in the Peace Park and the Wijtschate countryside
6.27 mi
+177 ft
-184 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Mesen (Hainaut)
Departure and arrival at the car park of the Irish Tower in the Peace Park in Messines. The Irish Island Peace Park refers to the Battle of the Mines in 1917. At that time, Irish Catholic and Protestant soldiers fought side by side. Young Irish people helped build the tower as a sign of reconciliation. This site offers a magnificent view of the surrounding hilly landscape.
Messines Grand Place via the countryside of Houthem and Wijtschate
6.41 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mesen (Hainaut)
Departure and arrival at the car park on the main square in Messines via the countryside of Houthem. This is a ride straddling the border between Wallonia and Flanders, crossing the countryside of Heuvelland with its many British military cemeteries from the First World War.
Messines town square via the countryside of Houthem and Hollebeke
9.30 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mesen (Hainaut)
Departure and arrival at the car park on the main square in Messines via the countryside of Houthem and Hollebeke.
The walk passes the old school in Linde, which is a completely renovated and very peaceful rural school in the Heuvelland. The building is listed in the cultural heritage index and is therefore unique.
Grand Place in Messines via the centre of Wijtschate and its countryside
6.35 mi
+207 ft
-213 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mesen (Hainaut)
Departure and arrival at the car park on the main square in Messines.
During the 1914-1918 war, Wijtschate was taken by the Germans in early November 1914. It was recaptured by Commonwealth forces during the Battle of Messines on 7 June 1917, but fell back into German hands on 16 April 1918. The village was recaptured for the last time on 28 September.
Messines via the countryside of Warneton, Bas-Warneton and Houthem
9.49 mi
+194 ft
-197 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mesen (Hainaut)
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Messines via the countryside of Warneton and Bas-Warneton and through the village of Houthem.
The start and finish can also be in the village of Houthem.
Messines via the countryside of Warneton and Bas-Warneton
6.27 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mesen (Hainaut)
Departure and arrival at the car park on Messines' main square. This is an important memorial site for the First World War. This route is ideal for hiking in winter as it follows paths with solid surfaces and no muddy sections.
From Frelinghien to the confluence of the Deûle and the Lys
8.13 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Frelinghien (Nord)
This often shaded walk, straddling the Belgian border, may appeal to you, as 90% of the route runs alongside the banks of the Lys and the Deûle.
Comines (Belgium), the Route des Docks and the Route des Tilleuls
6.47 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
This route through the Comines countryside is accessible all year round, although the best time to visit is from April to October.
The hedges of trees and shrubs that separate the fields protect them from temperature fluctuations. They also help to slow down soil erosion by regulating water runoff and maintaining the flora and fauna.The alignments along the paths and roads are made up of pollarded willows or poplars.
Circular from Comines (Belgium) and the Route des Docks car park
9.62 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Start and finish at the car park on Route des Docks in Comines B.
This walk partly follows the route des Tilleuls on the French side
It is possible to start the walk from Quai Verboeckhoven in Warneton
The Christmas Truce Memorial and Rosenberg from Ploegsteert
6.43 mi
+203 ft
-217 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Start and finish at the car park in front of the British memorial in Ploegsteert, via the historic site of the Christmas Truce memorial and the Rosenberg. The route passes by Wallonia’s only hop farm, known as Forrest Farm.
The British memorial in Ploegsteert and the countryside around Neuve Église
8.63 mi
+177 ft
-200 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Start and finish at the car park in front of the British war memorial in Ploegsteert. You can also start from the main square in Ploegsteert. The route takes you through a field, so check the weather forecast before setting off. Some paths can be quite muddy in winter.
The Howarderie and the Ploegsteert Ornithological Nature Reserve
4.96 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Departure and arrival at the Rue du Touquet car park near the Ploegsteert brickworks via the Howarderie and the Ploegsteert Ornithological Nature Reserve. Located in the heart of the Lys Valley, this remarkable 100-hectare site is a treat for bird lovers.
The Balokken and Prés de la Lys in a circular fashion from Comines-Saint-Henri
7.34 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
The Parc des Prés de la Lys is a place for walking, heritage and wetland conservation, a picnic area, promoting soft mobility, etc. Its recent development (2022), which is still evolving, also offers a magnificent view of the two Comines, municipalities on the banks of the Lys.
Circular from Ploegsteert centre
6.24 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Hike starting and ending at the Ploegsteert sports hall
Ploegsteert centre via Neuve Eglise and Bois de la Hutte
9.83 mi
+223 ft
-223 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the countryside of Neuve Église and Rosenberg, the Bois de la Hutte and the Plugstreet interpretation centre
This walk crosses dirt tracks and farmland, some of which are muddy during the winter.
Ploegsteert centre via the British memorial and Bois de la Hutte
9.02 mi
+194 ft
-177 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre, the British Memorial, Bois de la Hutte and the countryside around Neuve-Eglise. The route crosses a cornfield.
Ploegsteert via Wulvergem, Plugstreet and the British memorial
9.49 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Departure from the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the countryside of Neuve Eglise, Wulvergem, the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre and the British Memorial in Ploegsteert. Pass through dirt roads that cross agricultural areas.
Ploegsteert via the British memorial and Bois de la Hutte
9.65 mi
+194 ft
-177 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre, the British memorial, the Bois de la Hutte and the countryside around Neuve Église
The walk crosses a field of crops and muddy, slippery dirt tracks, especially in winter.
Countryside of Neuve-Église starting from Ploegsteert
9.70 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Departure from the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert town centre via the countryside of Neuve-Église. Pass by the farms. Dirt track to the border with Neuve-Église. Then a paved path and return via a dirt track. Pass through the Bois de la Hutte at the end of the route.
From Ploegsteert to Wulvergem
12.54 mi
+262 ft
-256 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
A circular route through countryside and woodland, taking in places steeped in history.After a somewhat tedious first kilometre, the walk follows a series of paths and quiet country lanes to reach Wulvergem.After a lovely circular route through Wulvergem, you’ll find a wild path at a place called Rosenberg before crossing the Bois de la Hutte. A short stretch then along the Ghent-Wevelgem roads to reach the Christmas Truce Cemetery.You then cross the Ploegsteert Wood to reach the Memorial Museum.
Canal, woods and ponds in Ploegsteert
14.62 mi
+138 ft
-141 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
A long stroll across flat countryside with a nice little climb at the end.Only two slightly tricky sections, so an ideal walk in autumn and winter.The walk starts on a small road with few houses and therefore little traffic, before crossing Le Bizet via Les Voyettes.We then continue along the Canal and the beautiful Bayart Bridge, reserved for non-motorised traffic, then past a few ponds with facilities for storks, before finishing in the Bois de Ploegsteert.
Ploegsteert Ornithological Nature Reserve and Howarderie
6.52 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Start and finish at the car park near Bizet Church via the Ornithological Nature Reserve and Rue de la Howarderie in Ploegsteert. This route crosses a muddy farm track during winter.
Comines, Ten Brielen and Moulin Soete
9.35 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
Departure and arrival at the Moulin Soete car park in Comines-Ten-Brielen via the countryside of Kruiseke in Wervik and Houthem
Passing by the Ravenstein vineyard in Wervik-Kruiseke and the Ferme Bleue vineyard.
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