Les Chantiers in Beuvry

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A beautiful walk along the banks of the Canal d'Aire in La Bassée. An invitation to stroll through remarkable landscapes such as the Marais de l'Avoué and the Prévôté de Gorre. The British military cemetery in Gorre is a reminder of the Great War.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.08 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 3 m
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    Descent: - 3 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 24 m
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    Lowest point: 19 m
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Marsh
Aire Canal
Prévôté de Gorre
La Loisne

Description of the walk

Departure from the school car park at La Fontaine de Beuvry.

(S/E) Head towards Rue Alfred Baudrin for about 50 metres and turn right, then left towards Rue Verte.

(1) At the church, turn right onto Rue des Chantiers and continue for about 100 metres until you reach Rue des Saules.

(2) Turn right, continue for about 300 metres along the path that follows the Loisne on your left and turn left to reach the canal.

(3) Continue left and follow the canal for 2.5 km along the towpath towards the south-east. Pass Les Chantiers.

(4) Then turn left towards Rue Marcelin Berthelot for about 50 metres. Turn left again onto Rue du Trou à Baudet. At the end of the road, turn left and walk through the woods to Rue des Malvaux.

(5) At the end of the street, turn left onto Rue de la Veine, then left again to walk along Bois du Marais l'Avoué, joining Rue Faffeterie.

(6) Turn right and follow Rue des Chantiers to the church.

(1) Turn left and follow the same route back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 21 m - Car park at La Fontaine school in Beuvry
  2. 1 : km 0.19 - alt. 22 m - Church. Near the - Cimetière militaire allemand (Beuvry)
  3. 2 : km 0.32 - alt. 21 m - Rue des Saules. Walk along the - Loisne (rivière) - Affluent de la Lawe
  4. 3 : km 0.77 - alt. 20 m - Towpath - Canal d'Aire
  5. 4 : km 3.28 - alt. 21 m - Fork to the left
  6. 5 : km 5.02 - alt. 20 m - Rue de la Veine
  7. 6 : km 6.81 - alt. 21 m - Fork to the right
  8. S/E : km 8.08 - alt. 21 m - Car park at La Fontaine school in Beuvry

Notes

Hike certified by the FFRP and recommended by the Béthune Bruay Artois Lys Romane Urban Community

Markings: Yellow

Worth a visit

Near the starting point: the Prévôté de Gorre nature reserve, British military cemetery in Gorre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
DDRCLENS62
DDRCLENS62
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and peaceful hike, a bit rainy at the beginning.

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Piou 62136
Piou 62136
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Enjoyable outing, even with the family

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Salamand59115
Salamand59115

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

My husband and I did this route on a Sunday morning. So there were quite a few people on the first part, along the canal. We really enjoyed this well-marked route, which is clearly indicated on Visiorando. We had no difficulty following it. What's more, it's pleasant and varied, with sections along the towpath and through the forest, offering beautiful scenery. The path was very clear and well maintained. In fact, we only encountered a few cars. To be honest, this is the second time we've done it and we'll definitely do it again. Thank you to the author!

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Danamy
Danamy

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A good route that alternates between paths along the lake, tarmac roads and more natural sections. However, at the end of the route, we were surprised to find ourselves walking through tall grass and between two small streams. It was very messy and we had poor visibility, which made us feel almost trapped, even though we were following the recommended route. It was very unpleasant as we were looking for a short, easy walk. We do not recommend this route for families with children.

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pruvost daniel
pruvost daniel

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A route without much difficulty, suitable for families.

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Chris57
Chris57

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, done on a very hot and sunny June morning. Much of the route is shaded, and the entire section along the Aire Canal is shaded in the morning.
Then there is a bit of forest, where you will see ducks, birds, frogs, everything that marshes have to offer, and a few fields too.
We really enjoyed this route, which is quiet and relaxing, with very little urbanisation and, even when there is, very little traffic.
I would gladly do this route again.

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lukyluc
lukyluc

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Long straight stretch along the canal, not very pleasant

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Eric Fabien
Eric Fabien

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Eric,
A bit too much tarmac!!!

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LaurentVDC
LaurentVDC

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk starting from Beuvry school at the fountain.
Between towpath and woodland.

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capauri
capauri

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb family hike that can be done with a pushchair. Very varied landscapes. We go from the canal to the woods and then to the marshes along paths that are sometimes hidden. There is plenty of wildlife to see (we came across a deer). Of the four hikes in Beuvry, this is by far my favourite, and I would happily do it again.

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amar62400
amar62400

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nothing in particular to report.

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