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Verquin walks
Slag heaps 37 and 56 in Verquin
Visorando Member
2.93 mi
+151 ft
-171 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Verquin (Pas-de-Calais)
This route will take you past two slag heaps from the old Noeux mines. These are two very unspoilt slag heaps, hardly developed at all, either for tourism or for industrial purposes. So, let the adventure begin.
Et un, et deux, et trois terrils
8.28 mi
+259 ft
-249 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Verquin (Pas-de-Calais)
Of course, these aren’t the highest slag heaps in the region, but the two slag heaps at Verquin have remained very wild, and on the one at Labourse there’s enough space and paths to vary the route. This figure-of-eight route can easily be split into two circular loops of 6 to 8 km. It’s a fairly complicated route, which I’ve described in as much detail as possible. Nevertheless, I recommend using the app, particularly on the slag heaps: the one at Labourse has a large number of paths and you can easily alter the route.
Voyettes and paths of the Béthunois
6.19 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Verquin (Pas-de-Calais)
A short country walk in the middle of the Béthune-Nœux-Bruay conurbation.
La Houchinel from Houchin
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.37 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Houchin (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike from Houchin will allow you to discover another side of the mining basin without much difficulty along beautiful trails.
A bit of history: the pit, 12 mining companies from Noeux-les-Mines. Mining began in 1939 and was halted in 1940 with the German occupation and never resumed.
The Houchin tour
5.51 mi
+141 ft
-144 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Houchin (Pas-de-Calais)
Short route on well-marked paths. Little tarmac, for a breath of fresh air.
The two Chartreuses in Fouquières-lès-Béthune
7.67 mi
+174 ft
-151 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Fouquières-lès-Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée sans difficulté. Elle vous fait découvrir des chartreuses dans la campagne et les bois environnants.
The Two Rivers Trail in Fouquières-lès-Béthune
5.18 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Fouquières-lès-Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)
The two rivers trail from Fouquières-lès-Béthune to Fouquereuil takes you along the Blanche to the Annezin marsh, then along the Lawe before walking above the water under a railway line!
This route will take you to the Fouquereuil storage slag heap (the Terril de la Cuisse Maraune) where you can enjoy a superb 360° panorama from the top. The return journey is through the fields.
Around Noeux-les-Mines
5.31 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike across fields will take you through the villages of Barlin and Houchin. On the way back, you will see the ski slope created in 1996 and built on a former slag heap.
In the4th century, Noeux was called Vitris. The village was destroyed by the Normans in 882. The main activities at that time were agriculture, milling, sugar refining and brewing.
Mining began in 1850. The last mine was closed in 1968.
Loisne Park via Verquigneul
5.04 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Labourse (Pas-de-Calais)
This beautiful walk, starting from Labourse, takes you through Leo Lagrange Park. Then a short detour through Verquigneul, before reaching Loisne Park and the slag heap, all along good paths and tracks.
Passing by the Beuvry mill
5.18 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Labourse (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk starting from Labourse takes you through Parc de la Loisne and past the Beuvry mill, all along good paths and with a touch of town life and a bit of history. In 2008, following archaeological excavations, two sites dating from the Iron Age and the Gallo-Roman period were uncovered.
Le sentier du moulin depuis Labourse
6.35 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Labourse (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous fera passer par des étangs, monter sur un terril, passer par le Moulin de Beuvry et la Fosse n°6.
From Beuvry to Noyelles via Bellenville and Moulin Buret
12.15 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
Route in an urban area, mainly on paths. It allows you to discover and cross the Domaine de Bellenville, the Terril and the Labourse ponds, as well as the impressive Moulin du Ballon (or Moulin Buret).
The Val de Loisne
6.82 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
A short route through the Nœux countryside. It crosses several marked trails and the paths are in good condition. It is a semi-urban route and therefore follows a few roads that may be busy.
Les deux terrils de Nœux-les-Mines
6.39 mi
+335 ft
-344 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
Semi-urban route. After a stroll through the fields, you pass by the two slag heaps of Nœux. This hike can be made difficult by bad weather, especially when descending the slag heap on ski trail no. 2, where the stairs are quite impressive. The ascent of slag heap no. 1 is not too difficult and the summit offers a panoramic view of the region. Only the end, in the town, may lack appeal, but the streets in this area are not very busy.
From Nœux to the Bouvigny antenna
12.72 mi
+574 ft
-581 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
The route is fairly straightforward overall (the area is well signposted).
This hike presents no difficulties other than its length and the condition of the paths when wet.
December 2024: I changed the end from (13). It is longer, but more pleasant.
La catorive à Béthune
7.21 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)
Venez découvrir Béthune avec ses anciens canaux, au départ, puis son port de plaisance, sans oublier le centre ville avec son beffroi.
Tour of the marshes at Beuvry
7.98 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk through ponds, canals and marshes, where you'll be surrounded by water in the commune of Beuvry.
Towpath at Beuvry
3.19 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk along the banks of the Beuvry Canal.
Surrounded by towpaths on either side, the 3-km-long Beuvry Canal is a remnant of a former industrial waterway. Many people enjoy the peace and quiet and the scenery along its banks.
Discovering Beuvry, via the back roads
7.02 mi
+85 ft
-72 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
Discover Beuvry’s hidden gems, from canals to parks and green spaces.
Circular route between Fouquereuil and Bruay
13.31 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Fouquereuil (Pas-de-Calais)
Long route through the urban area. Follow the Lawe and then the Brette to reach the Miner's Monument in Bruay. To return, head to Cité 4 in Bruay before reaching the Bois des Dames by following the PR® du Bois des Dames. Crossing the woods takes you to the slag heap before leading you to Emmaüs. From there, the return journey is via the Bois de la Sablière. There are many paths and "bus lanes" for a route that is passable even in wet weather.
The Bellenville Marshes and the Préolan
6.12 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from Beuvry, will take you along the canals and then into the Bellenville Marshes. It passes through Petit Sailly before reaching Bas de Beuvry and Préolan. On the way back, you’ll walk alongside the canal, not forgetting to visit the observatory in the marshes where, with a bit of luck, you might spot some migratory birds.
Alternative route from Annezin
5.07 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Annezin (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk starting from Annezin will let you discover the charms of an urban walk, sometimes on good paths, sometimes on tarmac. You’ll follow in the footsteps of the old canal, which no longer exists today.
Slag heaps 2, 3 and 122 in the ‘Pays à part’ region
6.26 mi
+446 ft
-420 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Haillicourt (Pas-de-Calais)
A route that will take you to the foot of slag heap 122 (known as the ‘Volcan’ slag heap). You’ll walk up old ‘cavaliers’ (paths that linked the pits together), where flora and fauna have reclaimed their place, and climb one of the twin slag heaps of the ‘Pays à part’, rising to an altitude of 180 metres (offering a magnificent view).
The Lowlands between Vendin and Gonnehem
7.21 mi
+30 ft
-33 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Vendin-lès-Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)
A short, unpretentious route with no significant elevation gain in the Béthune countryside. A mix of footpaths, farm tracks and small roads to keep you going for a good half-day.
Les falandes depuis Haillicourt
5.51 mi
+476 ft
-463 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Haillicourt (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous conduiras sur les terrils, culminant a 180 m. Vous gravirez les 389 marches pour atteindre le sommet de l'un d'entre-eux sans compter que vous marcherez sur les divers terrils.
Sur le terril 9, 2000 pieds de vignes ont été planter en 2011 et donnent a ce jour du vin appelé charbonnay.
Chès Noirs Monts à m’mote
3.66 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Ruitz (Pas-de-Calais)
Les Noirs Monts, as I see it, or a reworking of a walk that has been around for a very long time.
Circuit "Les fossés" à Barlin
8.07 mi
+200 ft
-197 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Barlin (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée entre bois, plaine et étang. En partie ombragée.
Les Chantiers in Beuvry
5.02 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
A beautiful walk along the banks of the Canal d'Aire in La Bassée. An invitation to stroll through remarkable landscapes such as the Marais de l'Avoué and the Prévôté de Gorre. The British military cemetery in Gorre is a reminder of the Great War.
The two Haillicourt slag heaps and the Étang de la Fossette
7.32 mi
+545 ft
-522 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Maisnil-lès-Ruitz (Pas-de-Calais)
From the mine to angling on this walk. Climb the 389 steps of the first slag heap and walk round the second. A bare minimum of roads to reach the lovely Étang de la Fossette – another beautifully landscaped spot, and no tarmac!