Pilkem to Langemark

[kelly]

Hi all,

Myself and 2 colleagues are going over to Ypres shortly for  few days where we hope to do a little walking

I understand there is a walk along an old railway line from Pilkem to Langemark

Is anyone familiar with this walk, could pass details to me and a plan (if there is one) would be much appreciated 

Garry

[tomisitt]

Hi Garry

 

There’s a footpath that goes from the outskirts of Boesinge (it starts on Poezelstraat), through Pilkem, and into Langemark. It’s a distance of 4km, an elevation gain of 50ft, mostly tarmac, and should take around 45 mins. It’s shared use with cyclists, so take care.

 

Hope that helps

[Aurel Sercu]

It even starts at the Boezinge Canal.

And as to cyclists : be careful indeed, for if in the late afternoon one of them might be ... me.  :-)

 

Aurel

[Marilyne]

Alternatively, and in order to avoid getting into a fight with a cyclo-terrorist (Not meaning you, Aurel, I'm sure you're careful and a nice biker...) you can take the Langemarkseweg and the Boezingestraat, which pass at Cement House Cemetery. Bit more of a busier street, but less chance of being run over by the Flemish terror-on-wheels.

 

M;

 

[robbie56]

Be careful with the potholes