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Foncquevillers walks
Circular route between Hébuterne and Bucquoy
Visorando Member
9.32 mi
+154 ft
-138 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A charming little country lane that will take you towards Puisieux, then towards Essart-les-Bucquoy, before bringing you back to Hébuterne via Gommecourt. Few roads, just to link the lanes. You can turn left after passing the farm (3) to visit the British cemeteries.
Around Hébuterne
7.92 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant walk along narrow country lanes that will take you to Sailly-au-Bois and then Colincamps before bringing you back to Hébuterne. Walking boots are recommended in wet weather.
From Hébuterne to Douchy-lès-Ayettes via Monchy-au-Bois and Essart-lès-Bucquoy
12.71 mi
+292 ft
-276 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A very pleasant walk that takes you through varied and colourful landscapes across a changing countryside. Although there are no major difficulties, a reasonable level of fitness is recommended due to the length of the route.
Circular route between Hébuterne and Coigneux
11.14 mi
+217 ft
-210 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A very pleasant walk that takes you through varied, undulating and wooded landscapes. It offers a chance to take a refreshing break by the banks of the Source de l’Authie before heading back to Hébuterne.
Circular route between Hébuterne and Colincamps via the Chemin de Beaumont
7.65 mi
+102 ft
-92 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant and easy route along partly tarmac-surfaced country lanes, which will take you back to your starting point. Very practical in wet weather as the paths are not muddy and therefore not very messy.
Circular route between Hébuterne and Foncquevillers via Gommecourt
8.45 mi
+85 ft
-69 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant short walk, mostly along country lanes, passing through Foncquevillers and Gommecourt. You can visit the Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, where a commemoration ceremony is held every year with the British.
Douchy-lès-Ayette
9.44 mi
+187 ft
-190 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Douchy-lès-Ayette (Pas-de-Calais)
An easy walk on decent paths.
Ideal for autumn as the paths seem to cope well with damp conditions.
A few tarmac sections but virtually no motorised traffic.
Passes near the Bois d'Adinfer, which is unfortunately private except for a short stretch of path on the way out of Adinfer.
Little elevation gain. This walk can be completed in under 3 hours.
The only potential issue is perhaps finding parking at the starting point (???)
The upper Crinchon valley at Bailleulmont
11.97 mi
+358 ft
-354 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bailleulmont (Pas-de-Calais)
It’s a mix of two marked trails in the area: the Sentier de la Tour (Bailleulmont) and the Val du Crinchon (Bailleulval).I rediscovered it recently and had a lovely day there: lots of paths, some of which are absolutely stunning.
The Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel
1.48 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Beaumont-Hamel (Somme)
A memorial hike in territory that became Canadian after the First World War, in tribute to the soldiers from the island of Newfoundland who were engaged here on the day the Battle of the Somme began (1 July 1916) and of whom the vast majority were killed or wounded. A moving, well-maintained route with well-preserved remains.
Paths of remembrance from the Great War
168.59 mi
+9,327 ft
-9,308 ft
27 days
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-Hamel (Somme)
This list includes several hikes that pay tribute to soldiers of all nationalities who fought in the First World War. More than a century later, certain remnants still bear witness to the appalling conditions in which they lived. In the list, these hikes are classified according to the front line, from north to south and then from west to east.
The Two Woods and the Quilienne river
10.61 mi
+564 ft
-587 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pas-en-Artois (Pas-de-Calais)
A lovely walk on the borders of Pas-de-Calais and the Somme.You'll discover the pretty Quilienne river (which did a lot of damage in 2016) and the Bois de Saint-Pierre (woods).
It's possible to add one or two extensions, so that the trail can exceed 22km (see practical info).
The lark from Rivière
Association / Club / Walk leader6.64 mi
+217 ft
-236 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rivière (Pas-de-Calais) (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk starting from Rivière will take you through the plains and woods towards L’Alouette before returning via the Fossé de Berles and the Fossé à l’Eau. You can admire Saint-Vaast Church, a listed historic monument.
The Thiepval Memorial and the Ulster Tower
5.62 mi
+269 ft
-276 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Thiepval (Somme)
A memorial hike through iconic sites of the Battle of the Somme (July-November 1916). Several military cemeteries line the route, with the Ulster Tower and the imposing Franco-British memorial adding a solemn touch.
La basse vallée du Crinchon à Wailly
13.39 mi
+636 ft
-643 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Wailly (Pas-de-Calais)
The route is in a very urbanised area, but it is almost always on paths and it is pleasant to follow a river for so long.Apart from the length, it is not too difficult.For enthusiasts, there are numerous information panels, first between Agny and Wailly, then in Rivière.
In the past, you used to see lots of deer at the start of the walk (near the "Le Marché à Dieu" woods), but I haven't seen any since the Rocade Sud was built.
Circuit "le Belloy" à Wailly
6.77 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Wailly (Pas-de-Calais)
Très belle randonnée autour de Wailly en passant par la Plaine au Crichon.
Sentier du bout du monde (End of the World Trail) from Warlus
7.18 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Warlus (Pas-de-Calais)
An easy hike on beautiful paths that will take you through Simencourt and Berneville. Warlus was the seat of a seigneury before the revolution. This hike in the plains, with a few wooded sections, is ideal for families.
The three castles from Hauteville
6.08 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Hauteville (Pas-de-Calais) (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike between plains and woods will take you to Barly Castle. Listed as a historic monument, it was built in 1780 by the Blin family. It is open to visitors today. You will also see Fosseux Castle, which was built in 1770 by Parisian architect Villetard at the request of Ferdinand Dubois de Hoves de Fosseux.
Lochnagar Crater from La Boisselle
1.47 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Ovillers-la-Boisselle (Somme)
A short memorial hike to visit the most impressive mine crater of the Great War, the result of an explosion that took place on 1 July 1916, the day the Battle of the Somme began. A well-maintained memorial site with numerous information panels.
The Lime Tree Avenue in Lignereuil
18.41 mi
+505 ft
-486 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Avesnes-le-Comte (Pas-de-Calais)
After starting on the Avesnes footpaths, we follow the GRP® de l'Artois, then the GR®121 for a long and varied loop.Wide paths across agricultural plains, trails along woods and finally the Allée des Tilleuls in Lignereuil.
All dotted with a few châteaux.
It's enough to make for a good day out, especially as the paths are generally in very good condition, even in wet weather.
Noyelle-Vion: in the footsteps of the Gauls
13.40 mi
+266 ft
-276 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Noyelle-Vion (Pas-de-Calais)
This is a long route on good paths, which means it can be enjoyed in all seasons.There are a few sections on roads, but apart from the D68 near Avesnes, they are not very busy.The icing on the cake is the crossing of Avesnes-le-Comte via Les Voyettes.
Les trois clochers depuis Achicourt
7.12 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Achicourt (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée entre la plaine de l'arrageois et le long du Crinchon avec ses trois clochers achicourt wailly et agny
Au fil du Crinchon depuis Arras
7.72 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Arras (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette belle randonnée vous entrainera à la citadelle avant de vous inviter à traverser la plaine d'Arras. Au retour vous longerez le Crinchon.
The wolf trail from Lignereuil
6.89 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lignereuil (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike in Artois will take you through beautiful villages between plains and woodlands on good quality paths, returning via the 1,350-metre-long Allée des Tilleuls, lined with 898 hundred-year-old trees planted in 1745 by Louis Benoit de Hamel, and Lignereuil Castle.
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