The sources of the Lawe

The Lawe is a river that rises in Rocourt-en-l’Eau, a hamlet of Magnicourt-en-Comté.
This short walk of around 7.5 km is perfect for families and their canine companions.
You’ll discover the village of Magnicourt-en-Comté, its12th-century church, its wooded surroundings and its paths.
There are a few hills but nothing insurmountable.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.51 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 77 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 82 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 151 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 93 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Town Hall/School car park on Rue de l’Europe.

(S/E) Head south-east until the next junction.

(1) At the three-way junction, take the left-hand road, which leads onto a sloping path.

(2) At the T-junction at the top of the path, turn left onto the road heading downhill. Ignore a path on the right and then another on the left, continuing to the next junction.

(3) Turn left, follow the road and go round a roundabout. Follow the road straight ahead, take the D86 for 200m and, at the bend, continue straight on.

(4) Cross the bridge, leave the road on your right and follow the river on your left. Follow this road, turning left.

(5) At the junction, rejoin the D86, head straight on and follow it for 200m, then turn left onto the road towards the sources of the Lawe. The Lawe consists of several springs that all converge at a point called “L’abreuvoir”, which is located on the left, before the second bend.
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(6) Please note do not miss the small path on the left in the bend, which heads south-east.
At the end of the path, take a wider path on the right heading south-west.
Follow this path for a good kilometre until you reach the D83; cross it to get to the right-hand side and follow it for 200m. When you reach the five-way junction, take the dirt track opposite heading east-southeast; stay on this for about 800m until you reach the second T-junction.

(7) Turn left to head back down towards the village. At the bottom of the village, pass the cemetery on your right and take the road on the left for 50m, then turn right. At the next junction, turn left towards the village church, which dates fromthe 12th century.

(8) At the church, take the road on the left for 50m, then turn right and follow the road back to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 108 m - Magnicourt-en-Comté Town Hall and School
  2. 1 : km 0.2 - alt. 102 m - Three-way junction, turn left
  3. 2 : km 0.86 - alt. 137 m - To the left at the top of the path
  4. 3 : km 1.41 - alt. 93 m - Road to the left
  5. 4 : km 1.77 - alt. 93 m - Turn left after the bridge - Lawe (rivière)
  6. 5 : km 2.76 - alt. 97 m - Straight on the D86
  7. 6 : km 3.1 - alt. 101 m - Small path on the left at the bend
  8. 7 : km 5.8 - alt. 138 m - Crossroads, turn left
  9. 8 : km 6.95 - alt. 106 m - 12th-century church
  10. S/E : km 7.51 - alt. 108 m - Magnicourt-en-Comté Town Hall and School

Notes

Although this walk is easy, it is best to wear suitable footwear.
Don’t forget to take a small bottle of water with you; the water from the Lawe isn’t “very clean”

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
immercurien
immercurien

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A lovely walk, a pretty village, a few amateur athletes; the rain made some parts a bit slippery
Thanks for sharing

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Micheleb
Micheleb

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and rejuvenating walk.

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4641881059

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely exploration of the Artois countryside and the source of the River Lawe

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4641881059

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A lovely route with beautiful views of the Artois countryside

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jo wilfried
jo wilfried
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A brilliant hike

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