Between sunshine and shade in the Randat woods

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If you want to walk in a place away from prying eyes and crowds, this walk is for you. Enjoy the green paths and undergrowth as you stroll in peace. You will alternate between shaded and sunny sections.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.84 km
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    Average duration: 1h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 22 m
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    Descent: - 22 m
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    Highest point: 153 m
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    Lowest point: 126 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Cellefrouin (16260)
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    Start/End: N 45.876364° / E 0.391763°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 1831O
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Description of the walk

Head to altitude 129, on the edge of the D36, to park.

(S/E) Take the forest path heading south-east. At a crossroads (elevation 130), continue straight ahead.

(1) At the next junction, turn left. At the next junction (elevation 135), continue straight ahead.

(2) At the next crossroads, turn right. Continue straight ahead (south-east) until you reach the village of Chavagnac.

(3) Follow a stone path to the right.

(4) At the fork, turn right. After a left turn, head south-southwest and ignore all side roads. At the intersection (elevation 141), go straight ahead.

(5) Cross the D36 with caution and take a path that branches off to the left into the woods.

(6) At the crossroads, turn right. Continue straight ahead, heading north.

(7) At the junction, turn right. Join the D36, turn right and you will immediately return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 131 m - Open space at the edge of the D36
  2. 1 : km 0.98 - alt. 136 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.52 - alt. 133 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.29 - alt. 150 m - T-junction - Chavagnac
  5. 4 : km 2.42 - alt. 146 m - Fork
  6. 5 : km 4.11 - alt. 148 m - Crossing the D36
  7. 6 : km 4.43 - alt. 149 m - Crossroads
  8. 7 : km 5.56 - alt. 126 m - Crossroads
  9. S/E : km 5.84 - alt. 131 m - Open space at the edge of the D36

Notes

Bring something to drink, and walking shoes and sticks are recommended as the dried clay can hide fairly deep ruts.

Worth a visit

You will be able to commune fully with nature. The conifers, which are in the majority, give off a very pleasant scent. You may come across small game, or even a few deer or fawns.

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