Departure from the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the countryside of Neuve Eglise, Wulvergem, the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre and the British Memorial in Ploegsteert. Pass through dirt roads that cross agricultural areas.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 9.49 mi
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Average duration: 4h 25
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Difficulty: Moderate
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 98 ft
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Descent: - 98 ft
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Highest point: 131 ft
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Lowest point: 43 ft
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Country: Belgium
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City: Comines-Warneton
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Start/End: N 50.726183° / E 2.880411°
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IGN map(s): Ref. 2404E
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 59 ft - Car park on the main square in Ploegsteert
- 1 : mi 3.47 - alt. 69 ft - The Little Bridge
- 2 : mi 5.47 - alt. 85 ft - Wulvergem
- S/E : mi 9.49 - alt. 59 ft - Car park on the main square in Ploegsteert
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Countryside of Neuve-Église starting from Ploegsteert
Departure from the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert town centre via the countryside of Neuve-Église. Pass by the farms. Dirt track to the border with Neuve-Église. Then a paved path and return via a dirt track. Pass through the Bois de la Hutte at the end of the route.
Canal, woods and ponds in Ploegsteert
A long stroll across flat countryside with a nice little climb at the end.Only two slightly tricky sections, so an ideal walk in autumn and winter.The walk starts on a small road with few houses and therefore little traffic, before crossing Le Bizet via Les Voyettes.We then continue along the Canal and the beautiful Bayart Bridge, reserved for non-motorised traffic, then past a few ponds with facilities for storks, before finishing in the Bois de Ploegsteert.
Ploegsteert via the British memorial and Bois de la Hutte
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre, the British memorial, the Bois de la Hutte and the countryside around Neuve Église
The walk crosses a field of crops and muddy, slippery dirt tracks, especially in winter.
Ploegsteert centre via the British memorial and Bois de la Hutte
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre, the British Memorial, Bois de la Hutte and the countryside around Neuve-Eglise. The route crosses a cornfield.
From Ploegsteert to Wulvergem
A circular route through countryside and woodland, taking in places steeped in history.After a somewhat tedious first kilometre, the walk follows a series of paths and quiet country lanes to reach Wulvergem.After a lovely circular route through Wulvergem, you’ll find a wild path at a place called Rosenberg before crossing the Bois de la Hutte. A short stretch then along the Ghent-Wevelgem roads to reach the Christmas Truce Cemetery.You then cross the Ploegsteert Wood to reach the Memorial Museum.
Ploegsteert centre via Neuve Eglise and Bois de la Hutte
Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the countryside of Neuve Église and Rosenberg, the Bois de la Hutte and the Plugstreet interpretation centre
This walk crosses dirt tracks and farmland, some of which are muddy during the winter.
Circular from Ploegsteert centre
Hike starting and ending at the Ploegsteert sports hall
The British memorial in Ploegsteert and the countryside around Neuve Église
Start and finish at the car park in front of the British war memorial in Ploegsteert. You can also start from the main square in Ploegsteert. The route takes you through a field, so check the weather forecast before setting off. Some paths can be quite muddy in winter.
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