Discover the château of Modave
Enjoy a tour around the 17th century château of Modave, followed by a walk along the Hoyoux river valley. For a day out with a… Read More »Discover the château of Modave
Country walks
Three walks in the Mollendaal Forest
Three walks in the Mollendaal Forest near Bierbeek. Ideal for a cool shady walk in a heatwave!
Walking the Belgian coast
Blow away those cobwebs with a walk along the seashore. Start at Oostende and turn right. Walk a couple of hours along the beach until you reach the lovely seaside resort of De Haan where you can stop for lunch. Onwards then to Blankenberge. You can then catch the coastal tram back to Oostende.
Walking and cycling in the Voerstreek
The Voerstreek is one of the prettiest regions of Flanders; and is covered with footpaths and cycle routes. Here’s a 26k hiking route.
GR 571 Stage 5: Vielsalm to Gouvy
I reach the halfway point on the GR 571 long-distance path through the Ardennes. Yes, I did survive the cold night, and getting up early enabled me to experience the dawn chorus.
GR 571 Stage 4: Trois-Ponts to Vielsalm
Stage 4 of the GR 571, and the first signs of spring along the River Salm.
GR 571 Stage 3: Stoumont to Trois-Ponts
Stage 3 of the GR 571: more steep climbs, more snow, more great views, more fun! I come across plenty of reminders that this area was in the middle of a huge conflict during the Second World War, and experienced a wonderful climb with some great views from the top.
GR 571 Stage 2: Aywaille to Stoumont
Stage 2 of the GR 571 featured steep ascents, great views, scary footbridges and some snow! And a lovely overnight stay at Maggie’s AirBnB in Stourmont.
When do the bluebells bloom in the Hallerbos?
The bluebells of the Hallerbos constitute a spectacular wild flower phenomenon on the doorstep of Brussels
GR 571 Stage 1: Comblain-au-Pont to Aywaille
I set off on the first stage of the GR 571 long-distance path in the Belgian Ardennes. I quickly get confused as to which path to take, but the diversion gave me great views. Oh, the temperature was below zero! Brrr!
2016: The year of the long-distance footpath
Follow me over a few weekends as I walk the 165-km GR 571 long-distance footpath in the Belgian Ardennes. It’s just one of many long-distance paths that criss-cross Belgium. Will I complete it? Let’s find out.
Great website for Silly Walks
If you want to explore the Le Tournaisis region of Belgium, this website is a good starting point. The whole area is worth exploring. It contains two natural parks, quaint villages, rural museums, chateaux, and a comprehensive network of country walks.