Henry V Trail in Azincourt

A beautiful hike along the Henry V trail around the plain where the Battle of Agincourt took place in 1415.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 51 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 54 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 143 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 104 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Azincourt (62310)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 50.462581° / E 2.129636°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2205E, 2305O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park of Azincourt church.

(S/E) Follow the road north-west and pass in front of the historic centre.

(1) At the crossroads with a calvary, turn right. In the bend, follow the path slightly to the right until you reach the D104. Cross the road carefully and continue along the path.

(2) At the water tower, cross the road and continue along the path opposite. At the first junction, continue to the right and follow the path to the wind turbine.

(3) Take the path on the right, cross the D71 and continue on the path opposite.

(4) At the end of the path, follow the road on the left for about 300 metres.

(5) Turn right at the edge of the woods. Further on, walk along a field on your left, then turn right at a 90° angle with the path and reach a farm.

(6) At the corner of the farm, turn left to join the D104 and follow it on the left for about 700 m.
Caution: this is a busy road, so walk on the hard shoulder and keep to the right in single file if you are in a group.

(7) At the observation tower, take the road on the right that leads to Maisoncelle. In the village, follow the D107E2, which turns slightly right towards the church.

(8) At the church, leave the D107E2 and continue on the right along Rue d'Azincourt. Pass in front of the cemetery.

(9) At the Calvary, turn left onto the path between the fields, which further on turns 90° to the right. At the crossroads, take the path on the right and continue to Azincourt.

(10) Turn left to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 117 m - Azincourt church square
  2. 1 : km 0.55 - alt. 129 m - Calvary
  3. 2 : km 2.72 - alt. 142 m - Water tower
  4. 3 : km 4.21 - alt. 131 m - Wind turbine
  5. 4 : km 5.66 - alt. 115 m - End of the path, on the left
  6. 5 : km 6 - alt. 119 m - Crossroads on the right
  7. 6 : km 7.2 - alt. 123 m - Crossroads, road on the left
  8. 7 : km 8.17 - alt. 125 m - Wooden observatory
  9. 8 : km 9 - alt. 123 m - Church
  10. 9 : km 9.54 - alt. 109 m - Calvary
  11. 10 : km 11.7 - alt. 114 m - Azincourt, D71E3
  12. S/E : km 12.04 - alt. 117 m - Azincourt church square

Notes

Walking shoes and walking sticks are highly recommended.
Small bottle of water and snacks for when you get hungry.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Yves D
Yves D

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike without any particular difficulty.

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mamina62
mamina62

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Fairly easy route, stop to see the battle site, and a little extra museum to visit at the end! Very interesting.

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martinepeulvey
martinepeulvey

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a route enjoyed by our group of hikers

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Cérénius
Cérénius

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

After several days of rain, some very clayey paths used by agricultural tractors can become very slippery, so it is advisable to use walking sticks to maintain your balance.
Modern wind turbines are very quiet.
Passage near the site of the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.
Be sure to visit the battle's historical centre, located near the start and finish points. It is very interesting for visitors of all ages.

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Rodrigue84
Rodrigue84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike steeped in history.

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Christian De Bosscher
Christian De Bosscher

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We had three days without rain... How lucky!
The route lacks relief, it is not very wooded and it seems longer than it actually is.

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