Tilques walks

Houses, each with its own dock and boat moored on the Lansberg. People fishing practically from their homes. Cottages, each more beautiful than the last. Little market gardeners' boats loaded with crates of vegetables heading off to who knows where.Truly, the passage along the Lansberg will delight you with its beauty.You'll find a tranquil, picturesque feel that's rare in the region.

This is a route through the heart of the Audomarois marshes along a marked trail maintained by the Pays de Saint-Omer Urban Community.

A pleasant route, with the chance to enjoy a nice break at the lovely café in Quelmes. Route amended in August 2026 to take Dominoe’s comments into account. I hope it will be better, but I haven’t been in the area for quite some time.

Discover the waterways of the Audomarois, a beautiful area of Hauts-de-France.

A walk that combines crossing the Clairmarais market garden marsh with the Romelaëre Nature Reserve.Lots of birdwatching: ash herons, coots, storks... And the star attraction of this walk: crossing the canals on the chain ferries, which will appeal to young and old alike!Please note: chain ferries and drawbridges only operate from March 15 to September 5.

This route is divided between marshland, bocage and forest. It crosses Flanders before returning to the Audomarois region. In the first part of this itinerary, walkers will see street names in Flemish. This is a signposted trail of the Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer.

The Wavrans-sur-l'Aa nature reserve consists of two hillsides separated by a dry valley, Mont Carrière and Montagne d'Elnes. The chalky slopes of the reserve are steep and unusual for the region. They were also "sculpted" by the bombs of the Second World War.

This route will take you through a variety of landscapes: the Plateau des Landes Regional Nature Reserve and the plain. It is a signposted trail maintained by the Pays de Saint-Omer Urban Community. This trail shares a few kilometres with the Longatte de Blendecques route.

The Sentier des Fontinettes invites you to discover the sometimes unexpected natural treasures of Arques: from the Étang de Beauséjour to the Étang de Malhôve, via the Rihoult Forest and the canal towpath, not forgetting the water sports centre and the boat lift.

A short walk around the La Coupole blockhouse, where forest and magnificent ponds come together.

Stroll along the hedgerows surrounding the orchards, discover the Chinese cemetery and the typical farms built of yellow or red brick or stone, a reminder that we are indeed at the confluence of Flanders and Artois. Then, let yourself be haunted by the ghost of the Aa, which lurks along the waterways…

Starting from the path to Paradis, in the shade of the hawthorn hedges, come and discover the large wet pastures, the Booenghem marsh and the nature barn. Then cross the Bachelin marshes and peat bogs before following the magnificent path that runs alongside the River Booneghem through the small marsh. This circular route mainly follows paths.

This trail takes you through a wooded landscape at the edge of the Artois hills, interspersed with canals and watergangs. The varied relief offers a unique panorama, a superb walk with a breathtaking view.

A glimpse into Polincove’s history, exploring its ancient water-related heritage. This route is designed as a walk punctuated by information panels about these iconic sites in our town: do take the time to read them. Ideal for families.

A lovely walk through woods and hedged farmland to the pretty Chapelle Saint-Louis. It's a signposted trail run by the Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer.

During this route, walkers will pass through the Tournehem National Forest, which covers 988 hectares. They will see old windmills and the Hem valley.This is a signposted trail maintained by the Pays de Saint-Omer Urban Community.

This place is so beautiful that it deserves a second route.Another good climb with 2 nice climbs and a maximum of paths and trails. Difficult in dry weather and very difficult in wet weather.

Another long route to explore the Ravin de Pihem (the path has been remarkably well maintained: it’s superb in early August 2026). You’ll also follow a superb path at a place called ‘Les Champs d’Avroult’ before popping over to have a look at the old quarries at Cléty. An easy walk that can be split into two sections.

Another long route in this magnificent region.The double crossing of the Bois d’Esquerdes is very pleasant, even if wildlife seems scarce there.Discover the Cartoucherie site.

South of Audruicq, discover the Brédenarde, a landscape of hedgerows, fruit trees and wooded countryside.Starting from Zutkerque or Polincove, take the ‘Dame aux Loups’ trail, named in honour of the Baronessde Draëck; you can admire her château, the first hills of Artois and follow the winding course of the Hem: the river of mills.

Another route around the Coteau d’Elnes with very little tarmac. Crossing the Bois d’Esquerdes is even more enjoyable, and the long walk along the riverbank is most pleasant. Finally, the section through the hillside, especially in fine weather, is a real delight (even if it is a bit of a struggle!)

Here in Hennuin, you are at the heart of the Aa Delta – in the land of the wateringues, to be precise. A five-stage interpretive trail is on offer to help you understand the importance of water management in this land reclaimed from the sea.

This path, where land and water merge, is a walking trail that takes you alongside the watergangs (drainage structures designed to drain low-lying marshes and wetlands) and allows you to observe, with your family, the animal and plant species native to wetland habitats.

Leave Ecques via the same route, then take a long, flat walk through the fields to reach Heuringhem. Continue across the moors of Blendecques, Rietz de l'Église and Bibrou before reaching Quiestède via Les Bruyères. Return via the Bois d'Ecques. The route is relatively flat, but there are a few wet areas (more depending on the weather). During hunting season, avoid Sundays, as some communal woods are rented to hunting clubs! Route modified and improved in September 2024 to avoid the D 190.

This route will take you through several different types of landscape: the Plateau des Landes regional nature reserve, the plain and the Neuffossé Canal. The latter separates the Pas-de-Calais department from the Nord department. It is a marked trail maintained by the Pays de Saint-Omer Urban Community.

Thirty-seventh stage from the Jura to Hauts-de-France, via the Francigena. This flat stage follows the waterways as you explore Maritime Flanders and the network of waterways that criss-cross the landscape. You walk alongside the Canaux de la Haute Colme and the Canal de Bourbourg before reaching the outskirts of Dunkirk. After passing through Saint-Pol-sur-Mer, you discover the city of Dunkirk. France’s third-largest port, here you don’t need to have your sea legs to set off and discover the history of the Iceland fishermen, walk in the footsteps of the famous privateer Jean Bart, or simply stroll around the Place du Mynck, through the marinas or along the Malo-les-Bains seafront.

This path takes you to one of the four villages of the Pays du Brédenarde, Nortkerque, which can be translated as ‘church of the North’. Geologically, the former Pays du Brédenarde consists of a layer of clay resting on chalk that overlooks the coastal plain. It is a landscape of hedgerows, fruit trees and livestock farming. In the past, the Brédenarde also included the municipalities of Audruicq, Zutkerque and Polincove. (4) Please note: the footbridge no longer exists; access is impossible until further notice (see practical information).

A long route with very little tarmac and a superb climb. There are also a few long straight stretches through the fields that will delight many! Late July 2020: - the section between points 6 and 7 is in excellent condition. - at point 13, after the copse, you cross a maize field for about fifty metres (the path is clearly marked) before finding the track.

Thérouanne was the capital of the Gallic tribe known as the ‘Morins’. The town was conquered by Julius Caesar. In the Middle Ages, it was the seat of an important bishopric stretching from the Canche to the Yser. It was completely destroyed following the siege by Charles V’s imperial army in 1553, as it was a French enclave. This trail pays tribute to the three battles that took place at Enguinegatte during the capture of Thérouanne. It is a signposted trail managed by the Pays de Saint-Omer Urban Community.

This route is situated on the Artois plateau. The view stretches across the Monts des Flandres. The trail takes its name from a well near the church, dug by the Knights Templar. It is a signposted trail maintained by the Pays de Saint-Omer Urban Community.

A winding route offering superb views of the Artois heights and the Bléquin valley.

Nothing spectacular, but a good day out in the fresh air. It’s best to go during dry spells, as some paths can become quite (or even very) difficult. You could also consider starting from Wismes (car park by the church), which allows you to leave your picnic in the car and thus take some of the strain off your back.

A short 6 km walk to explore the Étangs de la Sauvagine in Mametz and the Étangs de Rebecques.

After following the River Lys and passing near the Étangs de Crecques, you’ll cross through two woods before finishing the walk along the paths and small roads of the plain. A route without any major difficulties, apart from its length. Best undertaken in dry weather. In wet weather, the two woods are quite tricky and, this winter, the path between Glomenghem and Mametz was flooded (it was fine on 25 April 2024, but the ditches are full to the brim and are just waiting to overflow).

A pleasant and very easy hike around Le Bietz. You will pass through two hamlets in Aire-sur-la-Lys before returning to Moulin le Comte, following the Lys at the end of the route.

This route follows the path known as the Bruveau d’Aire-sur-la-Lys, with a few variations. It takes you to the Church of Saint-Vaast in Mametz via the Glomenghem marshes, then back to the hamlet of Moulin-le-Comte via the Chemin de Fauquenthun in the hamlet of Rincq.