Ploegsteert Ornithological Nature Reserve and Howarderie

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Start and finish at the car park near Bizet Church via the Ornithological Nature Reserve and Rue de la Howarderie in Ploegsteert. This route crosses a muddy farm track during winter.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.50 km
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    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 5 m
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    Descent: - 5 m
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    Highest point: 21 m
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    Lowest point: 12 m
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 17 m - Bizet Church
  2. 1 : km 0.54 - alt. 17 m - Jardin des Portes de France
  3. 2 : km 6.62 - alt. 15 m - Ornithological Nature Reserve
  4. 3 : km 8.5 - alt. 19 m - Military cemetery
  5. S/E : km 10.49 - alt. 17 m - Bizet Church

Reviews and comments

3 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Ease of following the route
3.5 / 5
Route interest
2.5 / 5
Maïlys81
Maïlys81

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

In my opinion, this is a rather uninteresting hike. After passing Howarderie, you find yourself in fields with no trail. There are many sections along busy roads.

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mamina62
mamina62

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Interesting route, but there are two difficult sections: crossing a very muddy field in February and passing alongside a brickworks factory and a property with machinery on it. A shame, as the rest is perfect.

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