Old lime tree and orchards in Aubers

A short route with very little tarmac, allowing you to (re)discover the old lime tree of Joncquoy as well as the orchards of La Cliqueterie, which are particularly beautiful in autumn and spring.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.62 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 17 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 17 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 40 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 19 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Aubers (59249)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 50.597655° / E 2.825357°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2404E
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the cemetery in Aubers.

(S/E) With your back to the cemetery, head off to the right and ignore the small track on the right. At the fork immediately after, keep to the right and follow the path lined with ponds to the T-junction.

(1) Turn left onto the wide farm track and follow it to a roundabout. Take Rue de Piètre straight ahead (no pedestrian crossing!) and follow this street on the left-hand pavement for about 700 m.

(2) Turn left onto Chemin des Brœux and join Rue du Bas Pommereau. Follow it to the right until you reach the Tilleul de Joncquoy (plaque).

(3) Turn left onto a pretty path. At the T-junction, turn left and you’ll soon reach a fork. Take the Rue du Haut Pommereau on the left, which turns left after about 600 m.

(4) Leave this road and take the path on the right, first between the houses, then through the fields. You will reach the D 141. Cross it with great care, and take the wide path opposite. You will come to a T-junction between the Ferme de Mailly and the Cliqueterie.

(5) Turn left, then immediately right to reach the Ferme de la Cliqueterie.

(6) Turn left between the buildings, then cross the orchards to reach the D41. Follow it to the left, passing in front of the British military cemetery.

(7) Shortly after the cemetery, turn right onto Rue de Valmonchy, pass a pretty pond and reach a fork in the road.

(8) Take Rue du Plouich on the left to reach the D141. Cross it carefully and head straight ahead, veering slightly to the right. You will reach a junction.

(9) Continue straight on along Allée des Charmes and enter the Résidence du Val. At the T-junction, turn left. Shortly afterwards, look out for a small lane with a barrier on the left.

(10) Continue straight ahead. When the road bends to the left, take the wide grassy path on the right that runs alongside the gardens. Follow it to the end and you will find Allée des Frênes, which you should follow straight ahead.

(10) Take the small path almost opposite and reach a large grassy area (gate). Turn right to reach a small clearing. Continue straight ahead across the grass to reach Allée des Charmes (gate). Follow it to the left and reach a T-junction. Then turn right onto Rue Deleval and follow it for about 200 m.

(11) Turn left onto the magnificent path (gate) which takes you back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 23 m - Aubers: cemetery car park
  2. 1 : km 0.88 - alt. 19 m - T-junction
  3. 2 : km 2.3 - alt. 20 m - Path on the left after the last house
  4. 3 : km 3.22 - alt. 22 m - The Joncquoy Linden Tree
  5. 4 : km 4.29 - alt. 29 m - Path on the right
  6. 5 : km 5.14 - alt. 38 m - T-junction
  7. 6 : km 5.52 - alt. 40 m - La Cliqueterie Farm
  8. 7 : km 6.7 - alt. 32 m - Cimetière militaire britanique (Aubers)
  9. 8 : km 7.21 - alt. 31 m - Fourche
  10. 9 : km 7.86 - alt. 29 m - Entrance to the Résidence du Val
  11. 10 : km 8.03 - alt. 27 m - Path with barrier
  12. 11 : km 9.22 - alt. 20 m - Path with barrier
  13. S/E : km 9.62 - alt. 23 m - Aubers: cemetery car park

Notes

It’s flat, not very long, but the farm tracks can be muddy.
Make sure you wear suitable footwear.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Maïlys81
Maïlys81

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk to follow thanks to the marked trail, with very few people about. There’s not much tarmac and quite a few paths; it was very pleasant.

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Jaja62
Jaja62

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with no particular difficulties. Except that the signposting isn't very clear
Luckily, we did it using the QR code.

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User 13360671

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route in spring, particularly beautiful when the fruit trees are in bloom

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Elopat
Elopat

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, just a few suggestions to improve the route:
- It’s not Route de Walmonchy but Chemin de Valmonchy;
- It’s not Rue du Plouic but Rue du Plouich;
- Please provide clearer signage for the Chemin des Vergers, as we felt we were trespassing on private property and the farm owners were looking at us curiously.
Otherwise, a lovely change of scenery!

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Chris57
Chris57

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the countryside, taking you past fields of fruit trees, neighbourhoods full of flowers, and narrow country lanes.
The route is relatively flat, with no particular difficulties.
Follow the map and you won’t get lost.

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Jean62
Jean62

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this hike on my own on 1 November. I followed the route marked on the map using the Visorando app, along with the written description. It was very helpful for finding my way.
Nothing needs changing on the route.

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