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Wavrin - Don-Sainghin via the lodge
Do you prefer to use public transport, or do you not have your own transport to get to the start of the walk? This walk from station to station will allow you to enjoy some of the most beautiful natural areas of the Parc de la Deûle.Starting from Wavrin station, you can explore the lodge site, walk alongside the Deûle Canal at various distances, and finish with a visit to La Louvière Park before reaching Don-Sainghin station.
The towpath of the Canal de la Deûle
This walk brings you into close contact with the canal's barges and birds. As the towpath is almost completely tarmac, this walk is particularly enjoyable in winter, when the paths are too muddy and impassable.
From La Louvière to Île aux Saules
Hiking on the Haute-Deûle canal between Don and Ile aux Saules, between Bauvin and Billy-Berclau.In addition to the canal, you'll have the chance to discover beautiful natural areas such as Parc de La Louvière, Espace Chico Mendès and Île aux Saules.
La Tortue rigole in Houplin-Ancoisne
A walk along the Tortue and Rigole du Nord canals, returning via the Deûle.
Around the Mosaïc Natural Park in Santes
If you're a birdwatcher at heart, you'll appreciate the observatories in this nature reserve. You can also picnic on the benches under the trees or enjoy a meal in Mosaïc Park (booking required). This route is particularly green and shaded, making it the perfect place to spend a wonderful day with family or friends.
Bois de la Lodge
The Bois de la Lodge route in Santes is a walk comprising a short 1.3 km circular route and a longer 2.8 km circular route.Well-maintained paths, not very muddy even in wet weather.Dogs are allowed if kept on a lead.
La Canteraine
Starting from the Parc Mozaïc car park, a 15 km walk along the farm tracks of the Marais de la Deule, between Emmerin, Noyelles-lès-Seclin and Ancoisne.
Between Herrin and Allennes-les-Marais
Starting from Herrin church, this pleasant walk uses sections of the Route de Naviettes and Route des Marlettes: links are available in the "Practical information" section below.
Loop of Erquinghem-le-Sec
Trail in the Weppes around Beaucamps-Ligny. The countryside near Lille Métropole.
Canteraine - short version
This hike is passable even when the paths are muddy, as they are very grassy. We spend a very pleasant time between the plain, the canal and the woods...
The Joncquoy Linden Tree in Aubers
If you have time, you can visit the museum dedicated to the Battle of Fromelles, which took place in July 1916. Next, you will skirt the village of Aubers, but you will see some of its ponds, which make this village a tourist destination for fishing and camping. You will also encounter the very respectable Tilleul du Joncquoy, which was planted there in 1490.
Loos trail via Wattignies and Emmerin
Just a stone's throw from Lille, an easy stroll through unspoilt countryside, passing through the Emmerin wellfields. The end is a little urban before entering the leisure and nature park.
Ennetières-en-Weppes
Departure from Carrefour de la Vallée in Ennetières-en-Weppes. For a hike on roads and small paved country lanes. Can be completed in two hours if you walk at a brisk pace.
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.
Around Phalempin and its forest
15 Km circuit in and around the Phalempin Forest. Start from the carpark opposite the Phalempin church.
Walks through the legends of the Phalempin Forest
A few kilometres from Lille lies a green oasis: the Phalempin Forest. Although modest in size (670 hectares), this forest is a rejuvenating place for hiking. Despite its small size, the forest boasts great biodiversity and legends. Once upon a time, in the village of La Neuville, on the edge of the Phalempin Woods, there was an inn called Leu Pindu with an unusual sign. It's up to you to discover the rest!
La base nautique et ses alentours à Wingles
Cette randonnée à partir de la base nautique et de loisirs vous fera passer par le Parc Alexis et les marais à la découverte de la biodiversité sur la commune de Wingles. De nombreux oiseaux sont à découvrir.
La trace gpx peut s'avérer utile au vu des nombreux chemins présents.
Le Corne Bœuf from Wingles
This hike, starting from the Leisure Centre on Rue du Clair, will take you past the surrounding ponds and woods with their rich biodiversity and a few climbs, not to mention the Flot de Wingles.
La Meurchinoise
This easy hike from Meurchin takes you through towns, marshes and plains. It can be done in all seasons so you can see the biodiversity throughout the year, all on good paths.
The Prémesques countryside
Prémesques, the starting village, is at the edge of the suburbs, close to Lomme and Pérenchies.This humble asphalt route could nonetheless satisfy joggers and provide plenty of fresh air for walkers. What else could you ask for?If you set off at daybreak, you might see a few partridges fly in, encounter a few rabbits and maybe even some hares.
Slag heap 107, the large clock tower
A route that will take you to the summit of slag heap 107, a fully wooded slag heap. You will follow old mining sidings, which are former railway tracks. You will walk alongside ponds with a bucolic charm, then cross through wild woods or farm tracks with unobstructed views.
Slag heap 115 (known as "Téléphérique" - “The Cable Car”)
The route begins in the forest, with birdwatching available from observation posts. Then the landscape becomes more undulous as you climb Slag heap 115 (viewpoint over the coalfield) and return via the miners' cottages.
The Haute Deûle, between canals and marshes
Explore the Parc de la Deûle by mountain bike. This is a suburban park built around the Canal de la Haute-Deûle. It was created to protect the irreplaceable water-capturing fields in the south of the Lille metropolitan area.Numerous facilities welcome visitors, encouraging them to respect the fragile environments.A pleasant ride along the Deûle and the Wavrin Marshes. An easy route offering a mix of riding on stony paths, towpaths and through the park.
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