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Published Pages 224 Dimensions 17.2 x 11.6 Easily accessible from Calais, the
Ardennes region of southeastern Belgium is a great destination for a family
walking holiday. This beautiful area of beech and oak-forested hills also offers
endless walking opportunities, suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.
Walking in the Ardennes describes 32 day walks based in five centres in Belgium:
Bouillon, Spa, Malmedy, Dinant and La Roche-en-Ardenne, and one 68km
long-distance route, the Sentier du Nord, divided into six manageable stages
that traverse northern Luxembourg from Weiswampach to Diekirch. With numerous
outdoor activities, including kayaking and mountain biking as well as the
outstanding walking available, the Ardennes is a great destination for a family
holiday. Located primarily in south-east Belgium but also stretching over the
borders into northern Luxembourg and, to a lesser extent, north-east France, the
Ardennes is a beautiful area of beech and oak forests, rolling green hills and
deep, winding river valleys. It offers almost endless walking options and is
packed with historic sites to visit including medieval castles and fortified
farmhouses perched above attractive villages, as well as WWII museums and war
relics situated alongside the routes. Military history enthusiasts will be
especially enthralled. The walks described in this guidebook differ in distance
and ascent but there are no large height gains and so the walking is all
essentially straightforward. There is no difficulty grading system, and no
special equipment is required; recommended gear is the same as would be used for
countryside walking in the UK. On-road sections have been kept to a minimum. As
such, the walking is suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, and is
perfect for all the family. 32 day walks and one 68km route in 6 stages
information about the medieval castles, fortified farmhouses and WW2 relics
found along the routes practical advice on accommodation, food and drink, when
to go and much more