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La Marque Canal Towpath – Heron Lake loop from Fives

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France

Northern France

La Marque Canal Towpath – Heron Lake loop from Fives

Easy

4.6

(63)

174

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La Marque Canal Towpath – Heron Lake loop from Fives

01:39

33.8km

80m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.34 km for 180 m

Dismount required: • 11:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.5 km

View of the Canal de Roubaix

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view is quite nice at this location, the houses on the other side of the canal give a clean, bright impression. Tidy, no litter about and a tranquil surrounding

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13.3 km

La Marque Canal Towpath

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Perfect coating for Gravel or cycle ride, very pleasant environment. Tested and approved.

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16.7 km

Croix to Wasquehal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Continuation of the classic towpaths around Lille

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21.2 km

Château de La Fontaine

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The Château de la Fontaine à Croix is a majestic 19th century residence which houses the Institut Fontaine, a place of well-being and permaculture. You can discover the 40-hectare park …

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24.1 km

Chemin des lacs

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Departure from Flers Bourg, direction the urban park. Then to the left of Lac du Héron. Direction Hem and follow the expressway. Arrival in Lannoy. Then fork towards the industrial …

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25.7 km

Heron Lake

Highlight • Lake

Avoid riding there on weekends or when the weather is nice, there are people walking there!

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27.6 km

Heron Park

Highlight • Lake

A classic to do to get some fresh air! Crowded when the weather is nice / on Sundays.

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28.1 km

Parc Urbain

Forest

29.4 km

Spanish Lake

Highlight • Lake

Just before Heron Park, a pretty little lake with easy access.
Can be done on a gravel bike or mountain bike.
There are quite a few hikers on weekends.

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33.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

11.0 km

3.92 km

3.11 km

331 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

13.6 km

3.77 km

1.39 km

738 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

32°C

19°C

0 %

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Comments

January 2, 2022,gravel citadelle - parc du héron - marchenelles - warwammes

Do a 3 gravel on January 2nd, extremely muddy! But recovery that feels good :)

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La Marque Canal Towpath – Heron Lake loop from Fives

01:39h

33.8km

80m

La Marque Canal Towpath – Heron Lake loop from Fives

View of the Canal de Roubaix

La Marque Canal Towpath

Croix to Wasquehal Towpath

Château de La Fontaine

Chemin des lacs

Heron Lake

Heron Park

Spanish Lake

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