The Souchez embankment circular loop

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This easy circular route takes you on a discovery of the Carency valley and the commune of Souchez.
You will appreciate the role of the embankments, which are essential for agriculture, and admire several buildings that were rebuilt identically after the village of Souchez was completely destroyed during the First World War.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.24 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 89 m
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    Descent: - 85 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 137 m
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    Lowest point: 73 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Souchez (62153)
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    Start/End: N 50.391258° / E 2.741438°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2405E, 2406E
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Photos

Souchez Waterfall
The landscape from the path, below the "Cabaret Rouge"
Monument in memory of General Barbot
Departmental Memorial to Soldiers from North Africa from 1952 to 1964

Description of the walk

To get to the starting point, head towards Souchez. The car park is located in front of the Town Hall, Place Kensington.
(S/E) From Place Kensington, follow the D937 for 500 m towards Aix-Noulette.
(1) Then take Chemin de Lille on the right towards Parc René Cassin, then turn left at the first Y-junction onto the road of the same name. At the end of the road, turn left and continue to the chapel.
(2) Cross the D937 at the pedestrian crossing and continue straight ahead on the grassy path towards the south-west. Cross Rue du Docteur Henri Wagon and continue in the same direction for another 580 m.
(3) After the power line, head south to the D57. First turn right then left to continue along the path running alongside the old railway station. Pass under the power line.
(4) Cross the Saint-Nazaire.
(5) Skirt La Carency stream and continue in the same direction on Chemin des Oziers until you reach the junction with Rue Saint-Ablain.
(6) A few metres before this street, make a sharp left turn and continue south-east. Pass Carency and continue to the D58. Cross the road and make the first turn left then right to continue on Chemin de Saint-Nazaire, which climbs slightly.
(7) Turn left at the crossroads to continue along the hillside path that leads to Souchez cemetery.
(8) Turn left at the war memorial and follow Rue Carnot. On this street, stop about ten metres before the square, at the estate agency, to see the pretty Souchez waterfall, then head to the car park in front of the Town Hall on Place Kensington (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 74 m - Town Hall car park - Place Kensington - Sochez (rivière) - Canal de Lens
  2. 1 : km 0.49 - alt. 82 m - Chemin de Lille junction
  3. 2 : km 1.52 - alt. 103 m - Crossing the D937
  4. 3 : km 2.35 - alt. 105 m - Fork in the road after the EDF line
  5. 4 : km 2.89 - alt. 77 m - Saint-Nazaire (ruisseau) - Affluent du Souchez
  6. 5 : km 3.39 - alt. 79 m - La Brook - Carency (ruisseau) - Affluent du Souchez
  7. 6 : km 4.4 - alt. 93 m - Hairpin bend
  8. 7 : km 5.58 - alt. 136 m - X-shaped intersection
  9. 8 : km 7.61 - alt. 97 m - Souchez Cemetery
  10. S/E : km 8.24 - alt. 74 m - Town Hall car park - Place Kensington

Notes

(S/E) Car park No water source or picnic tables along the route

Worth a visit

- The Cabaret military cemetery. Red.- The Monument to Veterans of French North Africa.- Saint-Nicolas Church.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Daniel35
Daniel35

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We really enjoyed this hike, which offers some beautiful views in certain places. Don't forget your sunscreen and water bottle on sunny days, as there are few shaded areas.

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Ginoutaktou
Ginoutaktou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very accessible hike
Not recommended in hot, sunny weather as there is not much shade
It's a shame that the waterfall is at the end of the route and in the middle of the village.

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Garmotte
Garmotte

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike accessible to all. Very easy to follow on the map. However, avoid sunny days as most of the route is in the countryside and town in direct sunlight. Disappointed by the waterfall, which turns out to be in town a few metres from the finish, next to the town hall.

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Vincent Lemar
Vincent Lemar

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I loved this very well-marked hike.

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capauri
capauri

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk, not too much city, we loved it!

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