Pommereuil hedgerow trail

This route between Cambrésis and Avesnois takes in hedgerow-lined paths, forest tracks and village streets, each with its own distinct atmosphere.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.03 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 30 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 32 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 153 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 123 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the church car park.

(S/E) From the church, follow the RD959 towards Le Cateau and, at no. 31, turn left up the narrow lane between the hedges.

(1) Take the small road on the right. It winds its way down to join the RD959, offering sweeping views of the rolling countryside between Cambrésis and Avesnois.

(2) At the Stop sign, head up to the right along the road – take care – then, at the town entrance sign, cross over to take the path up to the left. At the end, turn right and follow the path running alongside the pastures.

(3) Continue straight on at the first junction, then turn right into Rue de Forest and take the first left: Rue du Vieux Cimetière. At No. 3, turn left to pass through the turnstile and walk between two hedges of hawthorn. At the buildings, pass through another set of two turnstiles. Along the way, you’ll need to duck your head when passing under a farm bridge – be careful!

(4) At the junction, head right towards the forest. At the entrance to the state-owned forest, go through a turnstile and walk along the edge on the right.

(5) At the junction of the forest paths, turn right. Continue along the edge of the woodland and leave the forest at the Forest House. Cross the road carefully and take the lane lined with hedges opposite.

(6) Leave the forest again and follow the road to the right, Rue des Dragons. Pass Rue des Quiches on your left, cross the RD86 and take Petite Rue du Cateau opposite.

(1) At the bend, go down the lane on the right then turn right again onto the RD959 to reach the church at Pommereuil (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 144 m - Church car park
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 147 m - Crossroads at the end of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.43 - alt. 123 m - D959
  4. 3 : km 2.5 - alt. 143 m - Crossroads, opposite
  5. 4 : km 3.22 - alt. 145 m - Crossroads, turn right
  6. 5 : km 5.24 - alt. 152 m - Turn right
  7. S/E : km 6.03 - alt. 144 m - Church car park

Notes

Parking: church car park.

Route listed in the PDIPR (Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes).

Follow the yellow markings.

This route is easy, apart from the section along the RD959, and can be enjoyed all year round.

During the hunting season, access to the forest may be restricted (check dates with the town hall or the National Forestry Office).

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
User 3684464

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk through the village streets and along the paths, with the option of taking a short detour into the forest!

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Caroline du 59
Caroline du 59

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route. Very easy. Do, however, check with the town hall to see if the forest section is open during the hunting season.

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Rose-marie et Daniel
Rose-marie et Daniel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A path through wooded countryside and forest edges, with very few tarmac roads.
Which is great for safety and a peaceful walk.
We really enjoyed it.
I recommend it

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yannouche03
yannouche03

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk.
Great for families – the children were delighted to see the cows, calves, sheep, beehives and a few rabbits.

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