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: 7.48 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 167 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 177 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 469 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 341 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: 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

Start from the car park at Azincourt Church.

(S/E) Follow the road north-west and walk past the historic centre.

(1) At the crossroads with a wayside cross, turn right. At 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, turn right and follow the path to the wind turbine.

(3) Take the path on the right, cross the D71 and continue along 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 woodland. Further on, walk alongside a field on your left, then turn right at a 90° angle with the path and head towards a farm.

(6) At the corner of the farm, turn left to join the D104 and follow it to the left for approximately 700 metres.
Caution: this is a very busy road – walk on the verges 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 leading to Maisoncelle. In the village, follow the D107E2, which curves slightly to the right towards the church.

(8) At the church, leave the D107E2 and continue to the right along Rue d’Azincourt. Walk past the cemetery.

(9) At the wayside cross, turn left onto the path between the fields, which later turns sharply right at a 90° angle. At the junction, take the path on the right and continue to Azincourt.

(10) Turn left to return to the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 384 ft - Azincourt Church Square
  2. 1 : mi 0.34 - alt. 423 ft - Calvary
  3. 2 : mi 1.69 - alt. 466 ft - Water tower
  4. 3 : mi 2.61 - alt. 430 ft - Wind turbine
  5. 4 : mi 3.52 - alt. 377 ft - End of the path, turn left
  6. 5 : mi 3.73 - alt. 390 ft - Path junction on the right
  7. 6 : mi 4.48 - alt. 404 ft - Crossroads, take the road on the left
  8. 7 : mi 5.08 - alt. 410 ft - Wooden observation deck
  9. 8 : mi 5.59 - alt. 404 ft - Church
  10. 9 : mi 5.92 - alt. 358 ft - Calvary
  11. 10 : mi 7.27 - alt. 374 ft - Azincourt, D71E3
  12. S/E : mi 7.48 - alt. 384 ft - Azincourt Church Square

Notes

Walking shoes and walking sticks are highly recommended.
A small bottle of water and a snack for when you get peckish.

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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