Lestrem walks

Boucle de Lestrem par le Pont Riqueult

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Boucle de Lestrem par le Pont Riqueult

Departure from Lestrem (Pas-de-Calais)

Discover the paths and small country roads starting from the hamlet of La Fosse. You will follow and cross the Lawe several times. You can admire magnificent willow trees, gigantic in the middle of their pastures. Several information panels on the history of the area line the route: Pont Riqueult, cemetery, park, village centre, along the Lawe, Pont de la Fosse. Take the time to read them.

Along the Lys at La Gorgue

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Au fil de la Lys à La Gorgue

Departure from La Gorgue (Nord)

Set off to explore the public gardens and the River Lys.

Magots Circular Loop

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Boucle des Magots

Departure from La Gorgue (Nord)

Walk starting from the Jean-Paul II Parish, around Les Magots.

Merville, along the water

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Merville, au fil de l'eau

Departure from Merville (Nord) (Nord)

Here is a short walk that will take you along the Lawe and then through the flower-filled Les Près de la Ville park.

A circular route starting from Calonne-sur-la-Lys

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Departure from Calonne-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)

This route will allow you to explore the countryside north of Béthune and enjoy the canals via the towpaths.

Countryside path along the Lys

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Chemin champêtre au bord de la Lys

Departure from Sailly-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)

This walk will introduce you to the countryside around Sailly and the tranquility of the river Lys.

The Gorges Bleues trail in Mont-Bernanchon

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Le sentier des Gorges Bleues à Mont-Bernanchon

Departure from Mont-Bernanchon (Pas-de-Calais)

A short, peaceful stroll along a grassy path beside the Canal d'Aire à la Bassée, taking you past the observation hut at the Mont-Bernanchon bird sanctuary. Stables and a short stretch through the forest. This walk is marked in yellow from start to finish.

Les T'chiens starting from Robecq

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Les T'chiens au départ de Robecq

Departure from Robecq (Pas-de-Calais)

A walk that allows you to enjoy the village’s green surroundings. Walkers will discover a variety of paths during their stroll, including the Busnes stream and a wealth of diverse landscapes, rich in flora and fauna. This walk can be found on Randofiche 48, published by the FFRP and the CABBALR.

Les Chantiers in Beuvry

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Les Chantiers à Beuvry

Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)

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.

La catorive à Béthune

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La catorive à Béthune

Departure from Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)

Venez découvrir Béthune avec ses anciens canaux, au départ, puis son port de plaisance, sans oublier le centre ville avec son beffroi.

The Lowlands between Vendin and Gonnehem

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Le Bas Pays entre Vendin et Gonnehem

Departure from Vendin-lès-Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)

A short, unpretentious route with no significant elevation gain in the Béthune countryside. A mix of footpaths, farm tracks and small roads to keep you going for a good half-day.

Old lime tree and orchards in Aubers

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Vieux tilleul et vergers à Aubers

Departure from Aubers (Nord)

A short route with very little tarmac, allowing you to (re)discover the old lime tree of Joncquoy as well as the orchards of La Cliqueterie, which are particularly beautiful in autumn and spring.

Path from the château to Morbecque

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Departure from Morbecque (Nord)

Short walk in the Flamingue woods and along the Canal de la Nieppe.

Tannay path

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Circuit du Tannay

Departure from Haverskerque (Nord)

This tour will introduce you to three different settings: the Domaniale de Nieppe forest, the wooded countryside and the Lys river.

Tour of the 3 bell towers in the heart of Flanders

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Circuit des 3 clochers au coeur de Flandre

Departure from Haverskerque (Nord)

The forest edge, the canal banks and the agricultural plain give the trail its contrasting moods. Keep your eyes peeled for birds in the undergrowth, insects on leaves and trees, and the mushrooms that grow here in late spring.

Alternative route from Annezin

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Variante de la catorive depuis Annezin

Departure from Annezin (Pas-de-Calais)

This walk starting from Annezin will let you discover the charms of an urban walk, sometimes on good paths, sometimes on tarmac. You’ll follow in the footsteps of the old canal, which no longer exists today.

Tour of the marshes at Beuvry

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Circuit des Marais à Beuvry

Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)

A walk through ponds, canals and marshes, where you'll be surrounded by water in the commune of Beuvry.

Discovering Beuvry, via the back roads

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À la découverte de Beuvry, par des chemins détournés

Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)

Discover Beuvry’s hidden gems, from canals to parks and green spaces.

From Beuvry to Noyelles via Bellenville and Moulin Buret

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De Beuvry à Noyelles en passant par Bellenville, et le Moulin Buret

Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)

Route in an urban area, mainly on paths. It allows you to discover and cross the Domaine de Bellenville, the Terril and the Labourse ponds, as well as the impressive Moulin du Ballon (or Moulin Buret).

Les marais depuis Cuinchy

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Les marais depuis Cuinchy

Departure from Cuinchy (Pas-de-Calais)

Entre canaux et marais de Cuinchy à Beuvry, on prend le temps de flâner sur le thème de la biodiversité.

The Joncquoy Linden Tree in Aubers

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Le Tilleul du Joncquoy à Aubers

Departure from Fromelles (Nord)

If you have time, you can visit the museum dedicated to the Battle of Fromelles, which took place in July 1916. Next, you will skirt the village of Aubers, but you will see some of its ponds, which make this village a tourist destination for fishing and camping. You will also encounter the very respectable Tilleul du Joncquoy, which was planted there in 1490.

The two Chartreuses in Fouquières-lès-Béthune

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Les deux chartreuses à Fouquières-lès-Béthune

Departure from Fouquières-lès-Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)

Belle randonnée sans difficulté. Elle vous fait découvrir des chartreuses dans la campagne et les bois environnants.

The Two Rivers Trail in Fouquières-lès-Béthune

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Le sentier des deux rivières à Fouquières-lès-Béthune

Departure from Fouquières-lès-Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)

The two rivers trail from Fouquières-lès-Béthune to Fouquereuil takes you along the Blanche to the Annezin marsh, then along the Lawe before walking above the water under a railway line! This route will take you to the Fouquereuil storage slag heap (the Terril de la Cuisse Maraune) where you can enjoy a superb 360° panorama from the top. The return journey is through the fields.

Circular route between Fouquereuil and Bruay

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Departure from Fouquereuil (Pas-de-Calais)

Long route through the urban area. Follow the Lawe and then the Brette to reach the Miner's Monument in Bruay. To return, head to Cité 4 in Bruay before reaching the Bois des Dames by following the PR® du Bois des Dames. Crossing the woods takes you to the slag heap before leading you to Emmaüs. From there, the return journey is via the Bois de la Sablière. There are many paths and "bus lanes" for a route that is passable even in wet weather.

Passing by the Beuvry mill

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Departure from Labourse (Pas-de-Calais)

This walk starting from Labourse takes you through Parc de la Loisne and past the Beuvry mill, all along good paths and with a touch of town life and a bit of history. In 2008, following archaeological excavations, two sites dating from the Iron Age and the Gallo-Roman period were uncovered.

Loisne Park via Verquigneul

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Le parc de la Loisne par Verquigneul

Departure from Labourse (Pas-de-Calais)

This beautiful walk, starting from Labourse, takes you through Leo Lagrange Park. Then a short detour through Verquigneul, before reaching Loisne Park and the slag heap, all along good paths and tracks.

Et un, et deux, et trois terrils

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Et un, et deux, et trois terrils

Departure from Verquin (Pas-de-Calais)

Bien sûr, ce ne sont pas les plus hauts terrils de la région, mais les deux terrils de Verquin sont restés très sauvages et, sur celui de Labourse, il y a assez d'espace et de sentiers pour varier l'itinéraire. Ce parcours en 8 peut facilement être scindé en deux boucles de 6 à 8 km. C'est un parcours assez compliqué que j'ai détaillé au maximum. Néanmoins, je recommande d'utiliser l'application surtout sur les terrils : celui de Labourse possède un grand nombre de sentiers et on peut facilement modifier le parcours.

Voyettes and paths of the Béthunois

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Voyettes et chemins du Béthunois

Departure from Verquin (Pas-de-Calais)

A short country walk in the middle of the Béthune-Nœux-Bruay conurbation.

Two woods, a slag heap and a charterhouse to digest it all

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Departure from Labeuvrière (Pas-de-Calais)

Up to the entrance to the Bois des Dames, the route is much the same as this hike (there aren't many options in the Bois de Roquelaure), but I took other paths to cross the Bois des Dames. The end of the route passes behind Emmaüs before reaching the Chartreuse des Dames and joining the Bois des Sablières.It's long, winding, almost entirely unpaved and with a significant elevation gain. Very difficult in wet weather.The use ofthe Visorando app is strongly recommended.

Humani Twins Go in Nieppe

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Departure from Nieppe (Nord)

Humani Twins Go hike in the town of Nieppe. Nieppe, in the heart of Flanders, where you can see the ponds and Michel Grasset Park. This hike is accessible to everyone and is not difficult.

Walking in Nieppe through town and countryside

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Departure from Nieppe (Nord)

Hiking in the city and the countryside. In Nieppe, you can stroll around the ponds or along the Lys river. This route is accessible to everyone as there are no hills.

Val de Clarence and Bois de Roquelaure

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Departure from Lapugnoy (Pas-de-Calais)

A patchwork of the various marked trails in the area for a long stroll, ending at the Bois de Roquelaure. It is a highly urbanised area, but you still feel as though you are in the countryside.

Woods, footpaths and mining heritage around Lapugnoy

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Bois, voyettes et patrimoine minier autour de Lapugnoy

Departure from Lapugnoy (Pas-de-Calais)

Long route through the Bois de Roquelaure, the Poulouches d'Allouagne and the Vallée Carreau d'Auchel. Return via Lozinghem and Mont Éventé before finishing at the Terril de Lapugnoy and a beautiful path on the edge of the Bois des Dames.Relatively little tarmac (but we are still in an urban area), but in wet weather, some paths can become difficult.

Around Noeux-les-Mines

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Autour de Noeux-les-Mines

Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)

This hike across fields will take you through the villages of Barlin and Houchin. On the way back, you will see the ski slope created in 1996 and built on a former slag heap. In the4th century, Noeux was called Vitris. The village was destroyed by the Normans in 882. The main activities at that time were agriculture, milling, sugar refining and brewing. Mining began in 1850. The last mine was closed in 1968.

The Houchin tour

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Le tour de Houchin

Departure from Houchin (Pas-de-Calais)

Short route on well-marked paths. Little tarmac, for a breath of fresh air.

Take an unusual route up between Mont Noir and Mont Rouge

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Prenez de la hauteur de façon insolite entre le Mont Noir et le Mont Rouge

Departure from Saint-Jans-Cappel (Nord)

This hike crosses Flanders on both sides of the French-Belgian border via tiny paths. And, to gain a little more height, you can try out an unusual means of transport that has been connecting Mont Noir and Mont Rouge since 1958!This hike is accessible to everyone, young and old alike, with a slight incline to warm up your calves!

La Houchinel from Houchin

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La houchinel depuis Houchin

Departure from Houchin (Pas-de-Calais)

This hike from Houchin will allow you to discover another side of the mining basin without much difficulty along beautiful trails. A bit of history: the pit, 12 mining companies from Noeux-les-Mines. Mining began in 1939 and was halted in 1940 with the German occupation and never resumed.

Mont Noir trail

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Sentier du Mont Noir

Departure from Saint-Jans-Cappel (Nord)

A bucolic tour through the wild hyacinths and wild garlic blooming in late April and early May. Discover the Mont Noir and Flanders (Saint-Jans-Cappel, view of Mont des Cats and Bailleul) through undergrowth, forest paths and small roads.

La Buissière - Ourton loop following the Biette, then the Lawe

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Boucle La Buissière - Ourton en suivant la Biette, puis la Lawe

Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)

This is a long walk in an urban area, but 90% of it is on paths. Start at the old bridge and its steps, then follow the Biette (a beautiful footbridge restored last year) to Ourton. Next, climb back up (unfortunately on the road) before descending to Beugin. Follow another bridge to the Divion Viaduct. There, a slightly tricky descent takes you back to the banks of the Lawe. Follow it first on the left bank, then on the right bank before following the bus route. And to finish in style, the Bois de la Volville, with a nice climb at the end.

Between woods and mining riders in Bruay-la-Buissière

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Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)

This circular hike offers a superb hike that combines mining history, nature and redevelopment. You will take an old mining railway line (a former railway line used to transport coal) that crosses the Bois des Dames to take you to the Chartreuse des Dames in Gosnay.

Les deux terrils de Nœux-les-Mines

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Les deux terrils de Nœux-les-Mines

Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)

Semi-urban route. After a stroll through the fields, you pass by the two slag heaps of Nœux. This hike can be made difficult by bad weather, especially when descending the slag heap on ski trail no. 2, where the stairs are quite impressive. The ascent of slag heap no. 1 is not too difficult and the summit offers a panoramic view of the region. Only the end, in the town, may lack appeal, but the streets in this area are not very busy.

The Val de Loisne

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Le Val de Loisne

Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)

A short route through the Nœux countryside. It crosses several marked trails and the paths are in good condition. It is a semi-urban route and therefore follows a few roads that may be busy.

From Nœux to the Bouvigny antenna

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Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)

The route is fairly straightforward overall (the area is well signposted). This hike presents no difficulties other than its length and the condition of the paths when wet. December 2024: I changed the end from (13). It is longer, but more pleasant.

Circular walk around the keep and the La Buissière slag heap

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Boucle du donjon et du terril de La Buissière

Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)

This walk, starting from Bruay-Labuissiere, will take you through the Bois des Dames and up the slag heap. You’ll follow the River Lawe, all along very good wooded paths with a few gentle climbs.

The Ravensberg countryside in Bailleul

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Start and finish at the car park on the Grand-Place in Neuve Église, via the Ravensberg countryside in Bailleul. This route passes through muddy paths during winter, so it is advisable to do this hike in dry weather in summer.

Neuve Église via the Ploegsteert countryside

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Neuve Église via the countryside around Ploegsteert This route crosses a field and is therefore quite muddy in winter Passes close to vineyards: there are two vineyard plots on this route

Neuve Eglise via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Walletjes

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Departure and arrival at the car park on the main square in Neuve Église. This route takes you through the countryside around Ploegsteert. The hike crosses a field and follows dirt paths through wet and muddy areas in winter. You can admire the Heuvelland countryside with its vineyards at the foot of the Kemmel and Monteberg mountains.

Neuve-Eglise centre via the Ploegsteert countryside

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Pass Notre Dame Church, follow Bassevillestraat, cross Zuidlindestraat and take Naaikorfstraat. Pass the Cense de l'Alouette vineyard. At the end, turn right onto Rue du Rossignol, then right onto Leeuwerkstraat and continue straight ahead onto the farm track, which can be quite muddy in winter.

Neuve Église and Wulvergem via the Douve valley

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Start and finish at the car park of Wulvergem Church or the main square in Neuve Église. This walk mostly follows paved paths and is therefore ideal for winter.

Neuve Eglise via the countryside of Bailleul

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Neuve Église via the countryside around Dranouter. This route is mostly on paved paths and is therefore ideal for a mud-free walk in winter.

Sentier des Gueux

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Sentier des Gueux

Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

A pleasant route in Belgium. This is the Sentier des Gueux (Geuzen walking route), the end of which I have modified. It uses the same signposting as the Mont Kemmel and Mont Rouge routes. It is an easy walk along small roads, wide farm tracks and some very pleasant paths (including a "paved slanting street"!).

Neuve Eglise via the countryside of Wulvergem and Ploegsteert

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Neuve Église. It is also possible to start from Wulvergem. Passing through Rosenberg, along dirt tracks and through fields that are wet and muddy in winter. The walk takes place near the Cense de l'Alouette vineyard. In the shadow of Mont Kemmel, it overlooks the Douve to the north and the Lys valley to the south.

Neuve Eglise via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Wulvergem

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Departure and arrival at the car park on the main square in Neuve Eglise via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Wulvergem Passing close to the Cense de l'Alouette vineyard. In the shadow of Mount Kemmel, the view overlooks the Douve to the north and the Lys valley to the south. The vineyard was planted in 2018 Passing close to the church of Wulvergem.

Neuve Église via Ploegsteert and Nieppe

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Neuve Église via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Nieppe The hike crosses a field and follows dirt paths through wet and muddy areas in winter. Pass through the Romarin district, which straddles France, Flanders and Belgium

The Ravensberg hill in the Bailleul countryside

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Departure and arrival at the car park of the church in Dranouter via Ravensberg in the Bailleul countryside. Pass by the Wijngaard Koudekot vineyard, which produces white, rosé and red wines.

Dranouter via Monteberg, Lettenberg and Kemmelberg

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Start and finish at the car park of the church in Dranouter via Monteberg, Lettenberg and Kemmelberg. Pass along the Monteberg vineyard and through the woods of the Kemmelberg provincial estate.

Waiter, a 3 Monts, please!

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Garçon, une 3 monts !

Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

A patchwork of different routes in the area for a long hike that will delight your thighs.As for the mountains, like the Musketeers, there are four (or even five, I forgot the Baneberg near the mill), as you climb Mont Noir twice.In short, a nice climb in the Flat Country on numerous paths and a few small, quiet roads. It's a demanding route, because even between the mountains, there are plenty of small hills. But, as is often the case in Belgium, the trails are well maintained and constantly being improved.

Walk to Kemmel

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Balade vers le Kemmel

Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Short route on beautiful, well-maintained Belgian trails with good signage.Simple signposting: there are posts with numbers and an arrow indicating the number you want to go to (not easy to explain but obvious when you're there). In wet weather, some areas may be soggy or even very muddy.

The Kemmel countryside from Dranouter

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Departure and arrival at the car park of the church in Dranouter via Monteberg, the countryside of Kemmel and Loker. Passing by the vineyards of Monteberg, Kemmel and Loker. Passing by the French ossuary of the 1914-1918 war in Kemmel.

Circular route from Hulluch via 13 bis

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Boucle depuis Hulluch en passant par le 13 bis

Departure from Hulluch (Pas-de-Calais)

This walk, starting from Hulluch, will take you to the former Lens 13 bis pit, then on to Benifontaine. A bit of history: Hulluch is a town in the mining basin listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

La fontaine bénite depuis Bénifontaine

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La fontaine bénite depuis Bénifontaine

Departure from Bénifontaine (Pas-de-Calais)

Belle randonnée entre plaine et marais, et leurs biodiversités.

Return to Kemmel

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Retour sur le Kemmel

Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Another way to approach Kemmel, this time from the east. There are some sections in common with the first hike, but the paths are taken in the opposite direction, which allows you to enjoy them in a different way. And we can thank our Belgian neighbours for the quantity and quality of the trails they offer us.

Wulvergem via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Neuve Eglise

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Departure and arrival at the car park of Wulvergem Church. Passing through Rosenberg, along dirt tracks and through fields that are wet and muddy in winter and close to the Cense de l'Alouette vineyard In the shadow of Mont Kemmel, the view overlooks the Douve to the north and the Lys valley to the south. The vineyard was planted in 2018.

Wulvergem via the countryside of Ploegsteert and Neuve Eglise

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Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)

Departure from the car park of Wulvergem church. Pass through Rosenberg, along dirt tracks and through fields that are wet and muddy in winter. Pass close to the Cense de l'Alouette vineyard, which was planted in 2018.In the shadow of Mont Kemmel, enjoy views of the Douve to the north and the Lys valley to the south.

La Lawe in Bruay-la-Bruissière

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La Lawe à Bruay-la-Bruissière

Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)

This walk will take you on a tour of Bruay-la-Buissière, starting from Parc de la Lawe and passing by the Miners' Memorial and the Corons. This young commune owes its name to the merger of Bruay-en-Artois and La Buissière, which took place in 1987.