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Don walks
The towpath of the Canal de la Deûle
Visorando Member
7.65 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Don (Nord)
This walk brings you into close contact with the canal's barges and birds. As the towpath is almost completely tarmac, this walk is particularly enjoyable in winter, when the paths are too muddy and impassable.
From La Louvière to Île aux Saules
9.84 mi
+23 ft
-20 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Don (Nord)
Hiking on the Haute-Deûle canal between Don and Ile aux Saules, between Bauvin and Billy-Berclau.In addition to the canal, you'll have the chance to discover beautiful natural areas such as Parc de La Louvière, Espace Chico Mendès and Île aux Saules.
Wavrin - Don-Sainghin via the lodge
9.90 mi
+10 ft
-30 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Wavrin (Nord)
Do you prefer to use public transport, or do you not have your own transport to get to the start of the walk? This walk from station to station will allow you to enjoy some of the most beautiful natural areas of the Parc de la Deûle.Starting from Wavrin station, you can explore the lodge site, walk alongside the Deûle Canal at various distances, and finish with a visit to La Louvière Park before reaching Don-Sainghin station.
Between Herrin and Allennes-les-Marais
6.62 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Herrin (Nord)
Starting from Herrin church, this pleasant walk uses sections of the Route de Naviettes and Route des Marlettes: links are available in the "Practical information" section below.
Route through the heart of the schools in Provin and Bauvin
4.35 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Provin (Nord)
Circular hike organised for pupils from Étienne Dolet Secondary School and pupils from schools in Provin and Bauvin as part of the “Parcours du cœur” event. A circular hike passing through three villages—Provin, Annœullin and Bauvin—and following paths and roads. This route is particularly suitable for school groups.
Riez Circular Route
6.62 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bauvin (Nord)
The Boucle des Riez is located in the commune of Bauvin in northern Hauts-de-France, on the edge of the Pas-de-Calais.
This pleasant route takes you along the Deûle Canal, through the two Riez Marshes and to the Île aux Saules. Numerous picnic tables await walkers by the lakes.
La Tortue rigole in Houplin-Ancoisne
5.65 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Houplin-Ancoisne (Nord)
A walk along the Tortue and Rigole du Nord canals, returning via the Deûle.
Bois de la Lodge
3.46 mi
+23 ft
-20 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Houplin-Ancoisne (Nord)
The Bois de la Lodge route in Santes is a walk comprising a short 1.3 km circular route and a longer 2.8 km circular route.Well-maintained paths, not very muddy even in wet weather.Dogs are allowed if kept on a lead.
Around the Mosaïc Natural Park in Santes
7.79 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Houplin-Ancoisne (Nord)
If you're a birdwatcher at heart, you'll appreciate the observatories in this nature reserve. You can also picnic on the benches under the trees or enjoy a meal in Mosaïc Park (booking required). This route is particularly green and shaded, making it the perfect place to spend a wonderful day with family or friends.
La Canteraine
9.52 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 25
Easy
Departure from Houplin-Ancoisne (Nord)
Starting from the Parc Mozaïc car park, a 15 km walk along the farm tracks of the Marais de la Deule, between Emmerin, Noyelles-lès-Seclin and Ancoisne.
La base nautique et ses alentours à Wingles
Association / Club / Walk leader6.33 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Wingles (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée à partir de la base nautique et de loisirs vous fera passer par le Parc Alexis et les marais à la découverte de la biodiversité sur la commune de Wingles. De nombreux oiseaux sont à découvrir.
La trace gpx peut s'avérer utile au vu des nombreux chemins présents.
Le Corne Bœuf from Wingles
6.43 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Wingles (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike, starting from the Leisure Centre on Rue du Clair, will take you past the surrounding ponds and woods with their rich biodiversity and a few climbs, not to mention the Flot de Wingles.
The seven lakes at Wingles
4.57 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Wingles (Pas-de-Calais)
A very beautiful walk set amidst lush greenery and water.
La Meurchinoise
8.83 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Meurchin (Pas-de-Calais)
This easy hike from Meurchin takes you through towns, marshes and plains. It can be done in all seasons so you can see the biodiversity throughout the year, all on good paths.
Loop of Erquinghem-le-Sec
9.26 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Erquinghem-le-Sec (Nord)
Trail in the Weppes around Beaucamps-Ligny. The countryside near Lille Métropole.
Seclin Canal and Heritage
7.92 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Seclin (Nord)
A lovely walk along the banks of this artificial canal, created by man but returned to nature, where anglers and walkers meet daily, followed by a detour into the town of Seclin.
Canteraine - short version
7.35 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Noyelles-lès-Seclin (Nord)
This hike is passable even when the paths are muddy, as they are very grassy. We spend a very pleasant time between the plain, the canal and the woods...
The Joncquoy Linden Tree in Aubers
7.73 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fromelles (Nord)
If you have time, you can visit the museum dedicated to the Battle of Fromelles, which took place in July 1916. Next, you will skirt the village of Aubers, but you will see some of its ponds, which make this village a tourist destination for fishing and camping. You will also encounter the very respectable Tilleul du Joncquoy, which was planted there in 1490.
Around Phalempin and its forest
9.48 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Phalempin (Nord)
15 Km circuit in and around the Phalempin Forest. Start from the carpark opposite the Phalempin church.
Walks through the legends of the Phalempin Forest
6.75 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Phalempin (Nord)
A few kilometres from Lille lies a green oasis: the Phalempin Forest. Although modest in size (670 hectares), this forest is a rejuvenating place for hiking. Despite its small size, the forest boasts great biodiversity and legends. Once upon a time, in the village of La Neuville, on the edge of the Phalempin Woods, there was an inn called Leu Pindu with an unusual sign. It's up to you to discover the rest!
Slag heap 107, the large clock tower
3.92 mi
+223 ft
-226 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Carvin (Pas-de-Calais)
A route that will take you to the summit of slag heap 107, a fully wooded slag heap. You will follow old mining sidings, which are former railway tracks. You will walk alongside ponds with a bucolic charm, then cross through wild woods or farm tracks with unobstructed views.
Old lime tree and orchards in Aubers
5.98 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Aubers (Nord)
A short route with very little tarmac, allowing you to (re)discover the old lime tree of Joncquoy as well as the orchards of La Cliqueterie, which are particularly beautiful in autumn and spring.
The Haute Deûle, between canals and marshes
25.23 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Pont-à-Vendin (Pas-de-Calais)
Explore the Parc de la Deûle by mountain bike. This is a suburban park built around the Canal de la Haute-Deûle. It was created to protect the irreplaceable water-capturing fields in the south of the Lille metropolitan area.Numerous facilities welcome visitors, encouraging them to respect the fragile environments.A pleasant ride along the Deûle and the Wavrin Marshes. An easy route offering a mix of riding on stony paths, towpaths and through the park.
Slag heap 115 (known as "Téléphérique" - “The Cable Car”)
3.61 mi
+112 ft
-131 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Libercourt (Pas-de-Calais)
The route begins in the forest, with birdwatching available from observation posts. Then the landscape becomes more undulous as you climb Slag heap 115 (viewpoint over the coalfield) and return via the miners' cottages.
Loos trail via Wattignies and Emmerin
5.26 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Loos (Nord)
Just a stone's throw from Lille, an easy stroll through unspoilt countryside, passing through the Emmerin wellfields. The end is a little urban before entering the leisure and nature park.
La fontaine bénite depuis Bénifontaine
7.80 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bénifontaine (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée entre plaine et marais, et leurs biodiversités.
Ennetières-en-Weppes
6.38 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ennetières-en-Weppes (Nord)
Departure from Carrefour de la Vallée in Ennetières-en-Weppes. For a hike on roads and small paved country lanes. Can be completed in two hours if you walk at a brisk pace.
Circular route from Hulluch via 13 bis
4.46 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Hulluch (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from Hulluch, will take you to the former Lens 13 bis pit, then on to Benifontaine. A bit of history: Hulluch is a town in the mining basin listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walk in a figure of eight through Les Weppes
7.78 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Capinghem (Nord)
The small roads and villages of Les Weppes are a pleasure to explore, in a region where there are few of the kind of leafy, winding country lanes that we love.
The two spoil heaps from Oignies
6.04 mi
+305 ft
-308 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Oignies (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from the 9-9bis Mining Centre, will take you across both slag heaps without much difficulty, offering beautiful views of the slag heap range. The walk follows very good wooded paths on the first slag heap of the route. It is advisable to do the walk in the morning. You can extend the walk by crossing the Bois des Hautois, but there are a great many fallen trees.
Slag heaps 116–117, 10 in Oignies
3.63 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Oignies (Pas-de-Calais)
A route that takes you from the former 9-9bis pit in Oignies, with its renovated buildings that will transport you back several decades. You will then cross the Bois de Gosse and stop at the wildlife observatory. The landscape will take on a more lunar appearance as you climb the slag heap, before finally returning to the pit via the old mining sidings (rail tracks).
Madame Declercq’s trail
5.56 mi
+364 ft
-361 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Oignies (Pas-de-Calais)
Located in the heart of the mining basin, the Bois des Hautois in Oignies is a preserved site where hiking trails wind their way between slag heaps, ponds and pastures. The suggested route is situated in the immediate vicinity of the former 9-9 bis pithead, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 30 June 2012, and whose metal headframe is never far from view, helping you to find your way along the route.
The slag heaps of Loos-en-Gohelle
6.98 mi
+381 ft
-381 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Loos-en-Gohelle (Pas-de-Calais)
A very beautiful hike to the highest slag heaps in Europe with a view of the Flanders mountains on a clear day.
The fig tree in Loos-en-Gohelle
4.85 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Loos-en-Gohelle (Pas-de-Calais)
This short hike starting from Loos-en-Gohelle will take you to the slag heap and the 11/19 site. On the way back, you will cross the British Military Cemetery and the Canadian Memorial at Hill 70, all on good paths.