Rocquefort between the sources of the Durdent and Vert Buisson

Rocquefort, a rural village in the heart of the Pays de Caux, with its castle, the sources of the Durdent in Héricourt-en-Caux, and the Vert Buisson, all accessible via country lanes and woodland paths.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.35 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 109 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 113 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 129 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 61 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Rocquefort (76640)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.666939° / E 0.693465°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1809OT, 1810SB, 1910SB
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Description of the walk

Parking is available in the car park along the road next to the village hall.

(S/E) Take Rue du Château until the first crossroads.

(1) Follow the Route d'Héricourt to the left. After 600 metres, theGR®211will appear on your left. Do not take it, but continue straight ahead for another 600 metres.

(2) Continue right on theGR®211towards Château de Boscol (a small path that is moderately visible depending on the harvest).

(3) At the castle grounds, turn immediately left onto the forest path, which is still theGR®211. Descend towards the sources of the Durdent through the woods.

(4) At the crossroads, take the left-hand path and cross the bridge. Cross the D149.

(5) Take the Saint-Riquier path that climbs up opposite. Just before the end of this path, take the small path on the left between two houses. At the end of the path, turn left onto the Route du Bel Event and follow this road until it joins the Chemin du Bois in Cliponfils. Go around the farm.

(6) Turn left onto Chemin du Bois, which descends into the forest and joins the D149.

(7) Take the road on the right and continue towards Envronville. At the first bend, continue straight ahead on the D29. After the bend, take the forest path on the left at the edge of the woods to join theGR®211.

(8) Turn right at the edge of the woods, leaving theGR®211which climbs straight ahead. Walk along the Vert Buisson and reach the Rocquefort road.

(9) Cross this road, continue along the path opposite and arrive at the pumping station.

(10) Continue straight ahead on theGR®211until you reach the crossroads where theGR® splits in two.

(11) Take theGR®211Con the left towards Rocquefort. When you reach the church, turn right to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 125 m - Parking along the village hall
  2. 1 : km 0.74 - alt. 129 m - Héricourt Road
  3. 2 : km 1.82 - alt. 116 m - Towards Boscol Castle
  4. 3 : km 2.88 - alt. 118 m - Boscol Castle
  5. 4 : km 3.85 - alt. 74 m - Towards the sources of the &gt - Durdent (fleuve)
  6. 5 : km 4.06 - alt. 64 m - Saint-Riquier footpath
  7. 6 : km 5.74 - alt. 117 m - Cliponfils Farm
  8. 7 : km 6.5 - alt. 69 m - Héricourt-Fauville road
  9. 8 : km 7.51 - alt. 78 m - GR211
  10. 9 : km 8.38 - alt. 80 m - Vert Buisson
  11. 10 : km 8.91 - alt. 82 m - Pumping station
  12. 11 : km 9.65 - alt. 91 m - GR trail junction
  13. S/E : km 10.35 - alt. 125 m - Parking along the village hall

Worth a visit

- Rocquefort Castle
- Near Boscol Castle
- Sources of the Durdent
- Vert-Buisson
- Church of Rocquefort

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 28 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Domstef
Domstef

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk amid the colours of autumn.
A variety of paths through woods, country roads and plains – it has it all.
Some sections are a bit muddy, which is quite normal at this time of year. There are a few points of interest, such as the castles and the mill, but it's a shame there isn't a section in Héricourt. There is a picnic table available on the heights of Héricourt, but it's the only one.
We had a lovely walk in perfect weather.

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MARTDomi
MARTDomi

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice, easy hike. Alternating shaded and open areas.

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Geraldine76
Geraldine76

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant hike, mostly on paths. Partly through fields at the start, then a very pleasant descent through the forest towards the springs (which you can't see). The bridge over the Durdent next to the old wheat mill is nice. The path marked between the two houses is not maintained, so watch out for nettles, but fortunately it is not long. Then there is a short climb to reach this beautiful farm and its large herd of cows. Next, descend to the edge of the woods and then into the woods: the last part is very stony. The forest path that runs alongside the Durdent is very pleasant, with watercress beds and wild ducks. This area is likely to be very muddy when it rains. Overall, a varied walk with not too much tarmac.

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JJR Rouen
JJR Rouen

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A well-described, pleasant and easy hike with varied landscapes. This is a wet and rainy area, so expect muddy sections, as was the case when we did the hike.

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valeriede M
valeriede M

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

hello
thanks for sharing
nice and varied hike
a bit of tarmac for the connections, but difficult to do without.
Followed the GPS route.
No difficulties.

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Syl7600
Syl7600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike with beautiful paths and autumn colours. The description is excellent, thank you very much for this route suggestion. Sylvie

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VALERIE CALEMARD
VALERIE CALEMARD

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route through woods, valleys and plains. I recommend continuing a little further and walking along the Durdent (towards Oherville), with the Saint Firmin watercress farm and then the mills.
Follow the directions carefully and make sure you have an IGN map!

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matthieusoudet
matthieusoudet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike between fields and woods. On this particular day, the GR211 between points 2 and 3 was difficult to see from the road because the grass was so tall. I also forgot to turn at point 3, but realised my mistake quickly. (It's my fault, I rarely read the hike descriptions, relying more on my map and compass, and this path at point 3 isn't obvious if you're not paying attention ).

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Fab-MacAlister
Fab-MacAlister

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

great hike

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advint
advint

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

One of the most beautiful hikes in the region, to be enjoyed in all seasons.
to be done again and again

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did760
did760

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk alternating between plains, forests, rivers and pretty villages.
The plain was clear after the harvest, so we had no problems at point 2.
Our dog particularly enjoyed the green bushes and the stream.
That said, I think that after heavy rain, the ground in the green bushes must be very muddy.

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Bendanmo
Bendanmo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a beautiful walk along woodland paths... superb. A circuit surrounded by numerous springs near Héricourt en Caux.
Extend your walk in the village of Héricourt, with its beautiful houses, church and mill.

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BaladeRando
BaladeRando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very good hike, which was also done in beautiful weather
worth doing again and again

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benoitrando
benoitrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a lovely little hike with very good information

Thank you, Do

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fleury.marc76@orange.fr
fleury.marc76@orange.fr

Hello, due to the weather, I haven't been able to do this hike yet.
I find your information sheets very well done, detailed and clear.
I will be sure to let you know what I think of the hikes. For now, I am selecting several so that I can do them all. Best regards, Marc

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