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Park in the car parks along the D150 in Le Hanouard, opposite the small church.
(S/E) Follow the D150 slightly uphill (south-west), then take the road immediately on the left.
At the first crossroads, continue straight ahead, do the same at the crossroads and continue to the junction with the road leading to Oherville.
(1) Turn left, cross the D131 (take care) then immediately turn left towards the church. Continue along the small, steep and winding path that extends from the street. At the top of the hill, continue along the road, turn left at the first junction then right to reach another junction
at the entrance to the Manoir d'Auffay. Take the path on the left.
(2) After 50 metres, stop to admire the Manoir d'Auffay, built with a combination of stones, two-coloured flint and bricks, where several films (Maupassant) have been shot. Continue straight ahead through the woods and then the plain.
(3) At the crossroads, turn left and go down into the woods. Cross the D131 again (take care) and return to the starting point.
(S) Continue and this time take the first small road on the right. It continues as a cycle path. Pass a turn-off on the right and then, about 250 metres further on, take the path that climbs to the left, skirting the woods. In season, you can see Highland cattle in the surrounding meadows.
(4) At the highest point, you can visit the observatory on the left for a superb view of the Durdent valley. Retrace your steps and turn left to continue down the path into the forest, which features an "insect hotel" and various fun and educational installations. Another observatory is located at the end of the descent.
(5) At the edge of the woods, return to the cycle path towards Grainville. Cross over and continue almost straight ahead to go around the fishing ponds on the left. Continue to the pond car park, passing under a "bridge tunnel".
Turn right onto the path between the D131 and the Durdent, passing under the reeds, then head for the covered picnic area.
(6) Continue, cross the footbridge on the right to cross the Durdent and go back up to the cycle path. Please note that this section can be muddy or even flooded after heavy rain.
Turn left and return to the car park via Rue du Moulin on the left (S/E).
The paths should be cleared of brambles and ruts. They are impassable 
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