The peaks of Cap Blanc Nez

The cliffs of Cap Blanc Nez rise 130 m above the sea. From the Dover Patrol Monument erected at the top of the headland, there is a breathtaking view of Cap Gris Nez and Wissant Bay on one side, Calais on the other, with the English coast opposite.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.90 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 146 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 139 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 144 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 25 m

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Description of the walk

Yellow, red and white markings.
Car park behind Cap Blanc Nez.

(S/E) From the refurbished car park, walk away from the sea to cross the D940.

(1) Cross with care and take the signposted path opposite, which climbs towards Mont d'Hubert with its pretty tower from an old mill. The path soon branches off to the left, leading further on to a series of junctions.

(2) You will then come across the Tour du Boulonnais markings (red and yellow) and follow them to the right. After 1 km, you will reach the hamlet of Haute Escalles.

(3) Cross the D243 and follow it to the right until the second junction, where you turn left onto the GRP®.

(4) At the junction at Tape Cul, turn right to head down the hill towards Escalles. Admire the landscape and its fields that seem to plunge into the North Sea.

(5) After the pretty village square and its restaurants, cross the D940 with care and head left, then keep right at the T-junction onto the road that runs alongside the campsite and leads to Cran d'Escalles.

(6) At the car park (you can walk straight ahead to the beach and back), turn right and follow the path up to Cap Blanc Nez.

(7) At the path, turn left towards the Dover Patrol Monument and head towards it.

(8) Follow the circular loop for several views of Cap Gris Nez, the English coast and Calais.

(7) Return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 116 m - Cap Blanc Nez car park
  2. 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 113 m - D940, opposite - Mont d'Hubert
  3. 2 : km 1.33 - alt. 133 m - On the right, signposted Tour du Boulonnais
  4. 3 : km 2.83 - alt. 60 m - D243, on the right
  5. 4 : km 3.78 - alt. 83 m - Tape Cul, on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.83 - alt. 38 m - D940, on the left
  7. 6 : km 5.63 - alt. 25 m - Car park, on the right
  8. 7 : km 6.85 - alt. 121 m - Path: A/ left - R/ straight ahead
  9. 8 : km 7.19 - alt. 131 m - Dover Patrol Monument
  10. S/E : km 7.9 - alt. 116 m - Cap Blanc Nez car park

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A gentle climb that keeps you fit, but the view is magnificent once you reach the top of Cap Blanc Nez.
The weather played a trick on us with some rain, which cut our hike short. But we’ll be happy to come backhttps://www.visorando.com/images/smileys...

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F. Bouhon
F. Bouhon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Stunning scenery to explore the area around Cap Blanc-Nez

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PATRICK DK
PATRICK DK

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

In strong winds, hiking up the various peaks is arduous and not very pleasant.

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peter59
peter59

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with stunning views. I highly recommend it.

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