Teich Bird Park – Banks of the Eyre – Lake Teich

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Walk along the dykes behind the Teich Bird Park. You can spot some wildlife, enjoy the beaches and explore the banks of the River Eyre.
You can do the walk on foot or by bike, but be careful not to slip in the sandy areas.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 2.90 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 7 ft
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    Descent: - 3 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 16 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Le Teich (33470)
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    Start: N 44.642916° / W 1.043254°
  • ⚑
    End: N 44.639806° / W 1.016397°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 1337ET, 1437SB, 1438SB
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Description of the walk

Coming from Le Teich, follow the D650 towards Gujan-Mestras; once you reach the hamlet of Le Baron, leave the road and take the dirt track on the right, cross the railway line and park in the car park.

(S) Take the light-coloured gravel path opposite and continue to a fork.

(1) Take the path on the right.

(2) Please note that from this point onwards, the ground is often sandy: take care not to fall off your bike. Continue along the track, which curves to the right and heads south.

(3) Take the path on the left and continue to the entrance (admission fee applies) of the Teich Bird Park for those who would like to explore it in detail.

(4) Otherwise, continue to the left.

(5) Follow the cycle path opposite and head for the car park (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 10 ft - Car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.41 - alt. 10 ft - Junction, turn right
  3. 2 : mi 0.45 - alt. 13 ft - Sandy area
  4. 3 : mi 1.46 - alt. 10 ft - Crossroads, turn left
  5. 4 : mi 2.69 - alt. 10 ft - Entrance to the Bird Park
  6. 5 : mi 2.76 - alt. 10 ft - Crossroads, opposite
  7. E : mi 2.9 - alt. 13 ft - Car park - Eyre (fleuve)

Notes

This walk requires two vehicles: one at (S) and one at (E).

No special equipment is required; it is an easy trail suitable for everyone.

Worth a visit

The Teich Bird Park with a guided tour to discover the birds.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
TISSOTY
TISSOTY

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A walk along the dykes, not particularly interesting (apart from the presence of a few swans and ducks), which involves a return journey.

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filliol.delostal@sfr.fr
filliol.delostal@sfr.fr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It’s a shame there are very few views of the surrounding area because of the vegetation that forms walls along the paths.

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21RMVE
21RMVE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A walk along the seawall that separates the Arcachon Basin (with its vast mudflats and small sandy beaches revealed at low tide) from the scrubland and ponds teeming with birds: ducks and moorhens, a few swans, waders and so on...It’s a lovely spot to enjoy with the family; you’ll come across plenty of young couples with small children.

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jiced
jiced

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Cyclists seem to be annoyed by hikers, and some of them aren’t shy about letting us know!!!!
It’s too crowded on Sundays and some people don’t respect the rule about keeping their dogs on a lead!!!!!

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bubue
bubue

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We had a lovely walk in fine weather. There is a way to avoid having to drive back and forth and the need for two cars. At the end of the route, carry on straight ahead, cross the main road and take the next path on the left to reach Le Teich.

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