Twice more along the path – just fields and a shortcut through the brickworks, which is probably off-limits and hard to find. It’s a shame, as the first part is quite nice.
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Ploegsteert Ornithological Nature Reserve and Howarderie
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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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.52 mi -
Average duration: 3h 00 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 16 ft -
Descent: - 16 ft -
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Highest point: 69 ft -
Lowest point: 39 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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City:
Comines-Warneton -
Start/End: N 50.70563° / E 2.889359° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 2404E -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 56 ft - Bizet Church
- 1 : mi 0.33 - alt. 56 ft - Jardin des Portes de France
- 2 : mi 4.11 - alt. 49 ft - Ornithological Nature Reserve
- 3 : mi 5.28 - alt. 62 ft - Military cemetery
- S/E : mi 6.52 - alt. 56 ft - Bizet Church
Reviews and comments
3 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Ease of following the route
3.5 / 5
3.5 / 5
Route interest
2.5 / 5
2.5 / 5
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
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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