The Ponds Trail

A short walk of less than 6 km to explore the ponds between Mametz and Rebecques (Saint-Augustin).

⚠️ 19/05/2026: route modified.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.35 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 10 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 10 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 92 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 79 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Mametz (62120)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 50.642122° / E 2.321552°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2304O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

The walk starts from the car park at the Étang de la Sauvagine in Mametz.

(S/E) Head towards the Étang de la Sauvagine and walk around it on the right-hand side until, halfway round the pond, you reach a path on the right that begins with a small bridge.

(1) Take this path, known as the "Chemin des Monts Moulins", and follow the River Lys to the right.

(2) At the bridge over the Lys, continue to follow the Chemin des Monts Moulins to the right until you reach the private pond known as the "Tanche Rebecquoise".

(3) Ignore the long straight stretch and continue to the left, via the Chemin des Étiais, until you reach the entrance to the Lac de Rebecques campsite. Note the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the left just before the entrance.

(4) At the entrance to the Lac de Rebecques campsite, follow the path on the right that runs alongside the campsite and the Étang des Étiais. Join a road (D189), head left, pass the football pitches until you reach the next junction.

(5) Continue left and retrace your steps to the Étang de la Sauvagine.

(1) Turn right to complete the circuit of the lake and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 82 ft - Étang de la Sauvagine car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.27 - alt. 82 ft - Small bridge
  3. 2 : mi 0.63 - alt. 85 ft - Bridge over the - Lys (rivière canalisée)
  4. 3 : mi 0.87 - alt. 85 ft - T-junction (A/R) - Les Étiais
  5. 4 : mi 1.25 - alt. 92 ft - Campsite entrance
  6. 5 : mi 1.75 - alt. 92 ft - D189 / junction
  7. S/E : mi 3.35 - alt. 82 ft - Étang de la Sauvagine car park

Worth a visit

Jetty offering a view of the Étang de la Sauvagine.
Bridge over the River Lys.
Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
capauri
capauri

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely family walk – no difficulty and plenty of shade

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hifohifi
hifohifi

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A nice little walk to do with the family... Nothing more.

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User 26376593

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant short route around Mametz Rebecques with lovely flora and fauna. I recommend it for beginners

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MAMIEJO
MAMIEJO

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant short walk after a 16 km hike in the morning.
Very green and peaceful area.
A popular spot for family walks on Sundays

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DOMIMER
DOMIMER

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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Azimut71
Azimut71

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The Sauvagine pond (former gravel pit) has been very well developed.

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Tarja44
Tarja44

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short, gentle and pleasant walk. Perfect for getting back into shape.

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djjohappiness
djjohappiness

Hello fellow hiker.

I agree with you that the only slight drawback of my hike is that we are forced to take Rue du Stade and Rue du Général de Gaulle (D189). Unfortunately, if we want to make a circular route, we have no other choice! The distance is exactly 600 metres, which takes 8 minutes according to Google. The road isn't particularly dangerous as it isn't very busy, but it's best to be careful as some drivers can travel at high speeds. So be careful. Why not take Rue de la Basse Boulogne? It's a slight detour, but it could be an interesting alternative. Thank you very much!

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remifp
remifp

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route. Easy and quite varied (river, ponds, village). One small drawback: 300 metres of tarmac road that is rather dangerous given the traffic. And perhaps direct hikers via the church square and Rue de la Basse Boulogne. There is a renovated farmhouse in the style of the 1960s/70s. A lovely visual surprise.
Otherwise, a lovely little walk to do with the family. Very pleasant.

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