The railway track trail starting from La Thieuloye

A pleasant walk that will take you through the villages of La Thieuloye and Bajus and along their paths. You’ll follow part of an old railway line from Bajus station to Diéval station.
This railway line linked Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise to Bruay-la-Buissière.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.55 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 358 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 384 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 528 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 302 ft

Description of the walk

(S/E) From the car park at La Thieuloye church, head north-east for 50 m and turn right onto Rue du Calvaire, heading south-east.

(1) At the Calvary crossroads, take the path on the left heading north-east. This path may be a bit muddy, so watch your step.

(2) At the end of the path, follow theGR®127to the right, heading south-southeast.

(3) At the junction, stay on theGR®127and continue along the path to the left for about 1.5 km.

(4) At the T-junction, leave theGR®127and take the road on the left heading north-west, following it for 150 m.

(5) Turn left onto the stony path heading south-west.

(6) At the junction, leave the track and take the one on the right which leads down towards the village of Bajus.

(7) At the bottom of the track, follow the road on the left heading west.

(8) At the T-junction, take the road that climbs up to the right, heading north, as far as Bajus station.

(9) At the junction of the road and the track (a former railway line), take the track on the left heading west. Walk alongside the Bois de Houdain.

(10) Cross theGR®127and carry on straight ahead. At the end of the track, follow the road to the left for 100 m heading south.

(11) Take the track on the right heading south-west towards La Thieuloye. Follow the track for 1.3 km.

(12) Take the path on the left heading south towards the village.

(13) At the junction with the D77, turn left onto it. At the roundabout, continue along the road to the left and follow it to the finish (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 518 ft - La Thieuloye Church
  2. 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 495 ft - Calvary
  3. 2 : mi 1.13 - alt. 466 ft - GR127 on the right
  4. 3 : mi 2.05 - alt. 463 ft - GR127 on the left
  5. 4 : mi 2.91 - alt. 335 ft - Turn left off the GR
  6. 5 : mi 2.99 - alt. 354 ft - Path on the left
  7. 6 : mi 3.57 - alt. 466 ft - Path on the right, going downhill
  8. 7 : mi 4.02 - alt. 302 ft - D86E1 (Gande Rue)
  9. 8 : mi 4.27 - alt. 325 ft - Turn right
  10. 9 : mi 4.51 - alt. 394 ft - Bajus railway station
  11. 10 : mi 5.47 - alt. 472 ft - Junction with the GR127
  12. 11 : mi 6.14 - alt. 525 ft - Path on the right
  13. 12 : mi 6.86 - alt. 525 ft - Path on the left
  14. 13 : mi 7.06 - alt. 505 ft - Chapel
  15. S/E : mi 7.55 - alt. 518 ft - La Thieuloye Church

Notes

Wearing walking boots is recommended, as is using walking poles.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
JUDAS Sylvaine
JUDAS Sylvaine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I really enjoyed this walk, which ends on an old railway line.

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