Fampoux from top to bottom

A short walk around Fampoux, best done when the sun isn’t too strong!

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.39 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 135 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 135 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 331 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 161 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Fampoux (62118)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 50.302427° / E 2.868934°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2406E
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in front of Fampoux church.

(S/E) With your back to the church, cross the road to take the path opposite leading towards the cemetery.

(1) At the junction after the mast, carry straight on, ignoring the paths to the right and left. Pass the British cemetery and continue along the path through the fields.

(2) Turn left at a right angle when you reach the motorway. Follow the motorway at a distance and ignore a path on the left.

(3) Continue straight on until you reach Athies.

(4) After passing the village hall on the left, turn left towards the roundabout below. Go round it on the right using the pedestrian crossings and continue along the Grand Rue, keeping in the same direction.

(5) At the bend, stay on the right-hand pavement on Rue Pierre Étienne, which later becomes Rue du Marais and ends as a dead-end by the canal.

(6) Follow the canal along the towpath, turning left.

(7) Cross the bridge and turn left to continue along the canal to the lock.

(8) Turn left to cross the two successive bridges, then take the first street on the right, Rue Paul Verlaine. Turn left into Rue des Fours, which leads back up to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 203 ft - Fampoux Church
  2. 1 : mi 0.37 - alt. 262 ft - Antenna, straight ahead
  3. 2 : mi 1.21 - alt. 262 ft - Turn left
  4. 3 : mi 1.93 - alt. 331 ft - Crossroads
  5. 4 : mi 2.68 - alt. 266 ft - Athies
  6. 5 : mi 2.95 - alt. 190 ft - Rue Pierre Etienne
  7. 6 : mi 3.29 - alt. 167 ft - Canal. Channelled river of the - Scarpe (rivière)
  8. 7 : mi 3.59 - alt. 174 ft - Crossing the canal to the other bank
  9. 8 : mi 5.03 - alt. 164 ft - Lock
  10. S/E : mi 5.39 - alt. 203 ft - Fampoux Church

Notes

This short walk does not require any special equipment.
NB: there is no shade at all on the first part of the route.

Worth a visit

There is a British cemetery which can be visited at the start.
The brasserie at the Athies bridge is open on weekdays.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
MKnol
MKnol

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
This route is lovely. It starts on a pleasant little sunken path, but then leads out onto fields that aren’t particularly interesting; however, it soon returns closer to the Scarpe, with a much more interesting, picturesque path along the river.
The walk isn’t very long; two hours should be enough. The directions are clearly explained and the paths are in very good condition.
Thank you for this suggestion and description!

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Semifox23
Semifox23

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the countryside and along the canal. A great way to recharge your batteries and get close to nature.
It’s also ideal for a run.

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bidule62
bidule62

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk (especially the very start through the fields). The route is perfect; no problems at all – it’s really detailed.
Thanks!

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PapsOurs
PapsOurs
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely stroll through the countryside. When the wind blows, you can really feel it.

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