Durdent Valley in Héricourt-en-Caux

Walk around the charming village of Héricourt-en-Caux, a small village with 700 inhabitants but well known for its shops, restaurants and the Durdent springs.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.07 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 400 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 410 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 423 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 157 ft

Description of the walk

Park in the stadium car park.

(S/E) With your back to the stadium, head to your right towards the church and cross the Durdent.

(1) At the junction, cross the D131 at the pedestrian crossing and head right towards Doudeville (D149).
Immediately afterwards, climb the steps on the left towards the church. Take this opportunity to stop and enjoy the view, noting the distinctive bell tower, which stands alone near the church. Walk round it and take the road leading uphill on your left.

Pass the cemetery on your right and carry on. When the road bends left to serve the house on the left at the edge of the forest, follow the grassy path opposite towards the nurseries. Continue along this path, which first turns left then right before reaching a farm shed (Beauval hamlet). Take the road on the right.

(2) At the junction, turn left towards Robertot. Cross the D106 carefully and carry on straight ahead until you reach the church.

(3) Turn right to go round it. At the T-junction, turn left onto the Route des Trois Tisserands. Pass a private track on your right; then, when you come to the sign reading ‘No Entry except for residents’, take the Chemin des Bassins on the right and continue down towards the valley to join the D53. Follow the D53 to the right with care for a good hundred metres.

(4) Take theGR®®211Bon your left, which climbs towards the forest, and carry on until you reach the first houses.
Stay on theGR®® by following the road for about 100 m.

(5) At the first junction, turn right towards the Manoir d’Auffay, then turn left at the crossroads.
Do take a moment to admire this gem and its buildings. Walk past them, then take the first road on the left, staying on theGR®® 211.

(6) Turn slightly to the right. As soon as the road ends, continue down a small forest track which ends in a series of tight bends. Once at the bottom, head towards the church, then turn right at the crossroads. Next, cross the D131 carefully and continue straight ahead.

(7) At the T-junction, turn left and, once past the houses, leave the road to follow theGR®® on your left. A movable barrier prevents vehicles from passing. All you have to do now is follow the Durdent stream until you reach the watercress beds.

(8) Cross the D106 with care to join theGR®®, which climbs gently into the woods straight ahead.
Continue along this path until you reach the first houses, where you’ll return to the tarmac. At the next junction, head straight ahead, leaving a small road on your right, and carry on along the same road, which makes a first turn right then left behind a house. You’ll reach the junction at the Chapelle Saint-Riquier, which stands on your right.

(9) Turn right, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and walk uphill for 50 metres, with the school on your left.
Then take the Saint-Riquier path on the left and carry on to the D149. Walk alongside the road on the right.

(10) Cross the road to take the ford directly opposite. Walk slightly uphill, then take the path that descends along the edge of the woods on your left. Continue through the Durdent springs until you reach the D131.

(11) Turn left to walk past the car repair garage.

(1) Turn left again to return to the stadium car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 207 ft - Stadium car park. Source of the > - Durdent (fleuve)
  2. 1 : mi 0.17 - alt. 210 ft - Crossroads at the end of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 1.3 - alt. 384 ft - Beauval hamlet
  4. 3 : mi 1.83 - alt. 381 ft - Robertot Church
  5. 4 : mi 2.48 - alt. 269 ft - GR211B
  6. 5 : mi 3.19 - alt. 423 ft - Head towards Manoir d’Auffay on the right
  7. 6 : mi 3.62 - alt. 377 ft - Turn right at the fork
  8. 7 : mi 4.27 - alt. 164 ft - T-junction, turn left
  9. 8 : mi 5.12 - alt. 194 ft - D106
  10. 9 : mi 6.15 - alt. 213 ft - Saint-Riquier Chapel
  11. 10 : mi 6.29 - alt. 210 ft - Turn left towards the ford
  12. 11 : mi 6.77 - alt. 210 ft - D131
  13. S/E : mi 7.07 - alt. 207 ft - Stadium car park

Worth a visit

Auffay Manor: an episode of Claude Santelli’s television series “Maupassant” was filmed in this manor house. This is a private residence.

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

4.8 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Squarrel 76
Squarrel 76

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A charming little village and beautiful surroundings

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User 27444935

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I invite you to discover this journey

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papou76
papou76
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A very pleasant and refreshing hike under a beautiful blue sky. A varied and well-balanced route. 4.5/5

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Bertra
Bertra
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Superb hike to do in both directions. Very little difficulty. A slightly steep climb towards Robertot, but too flat gets boring 😉

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Marcheur 76
Marcheur 76

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and varied route.

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Philomena
Philomena

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant, combining culture and sport. Beautiful landscapes: river, old watercress bed, religious buildings, war memorials, civil constructions, etc.

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Haesaert Georges
Haesaert Georges

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Bertra
Bertra

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route with the added bonus of the river at the end. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT 😉

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phildel27
phildel27

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk alternating between valleys and plateaus with a rich heritage...and a wonderful encounter with the watercress farmer!

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Xiorax
Xiorax

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk ending at the watercress beds and the durdent. A beautiful day in the sunshine.

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peyrotg
peyrotg
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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