Brussels to Calais - Ideas?
Butterd2
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Hi,
Thinking of doing a 2-3 day ride with the wife taking Eurostar out to Brussels then cycling back to Calais to pick it up again to go home. This will be over the w/e of 10th Feb (my 40th).
I know the weather will be variable but does anyone have any routes or places of interest that I should consider? Realistically my wife will probably limit us to 50-60 miles per day if flattish.
Many thanks.
Thinking of doing a 2-3 day ride with the wife taking Eurostar out to Brussels then cycling back to Calais to pick it up again to go home. This will be over the w/e of 10th Feb (my 40th).
I know the weather will be variable but does anyone have any routes or places of interest that I should consider? Realistically my wife will probably limit us to 50-60 miles per day if flattish.
Many thanks.
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I've just put in a Brussels to Calais directions search using the walking route option on google which takes you through spring classic country. Looks temptingNeil
Help I'm Being Oppressed0 -
Thanks, I've seen those Spring Classics, it's usually pouring with rain and freezing cold!!
Should be an interesting trip anyway.0 -
If looking for flattish tracks, check this overview:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Belgium-cycling-routes-by-Fietslogies-summary
You will note that there's not really a straight line available as the landscape west of Brussels is a bit hilly and all the rivers and canals seem to run in different directions. I'm afraid 3 days of 60 km won't be sufficient.60 bicycle trails along Belgian canals, rivers and former railway tracks : http://www.bikely.com/listpaths/by/fietslogies0 -
This map is a bit similar to my map and confirms the absence of straight forward but car free tracks:
http://www.velo-ravel.net/All_carte3.html
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Calais-Ardres-Watten-Canal-de-Calais-Aa is anyway a good starting point.60 bicycle trails along Belgian canals, rivers and former railway tracks : http://www.bikely.com/listpaths/by/fietslogies0 -
fietslogies wrote:This map is a bit similar to my map and confirms the absence of straight forward but car free tracks:
http://www.velo-ravel.net/All_carte3.html
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Calais-Ardres-Watten-Canal-de-Calais-Aa is anyway a good starting point.
Thanks, those are useful sites. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.0 -
I know this is completely unhelpful but I have a soft spot for the Dutch cycle network. It is frustrating if you want to do a normal sensible journey such as Den Haag to Amsterdam but otherwise rather nice. I saw a photo of Delft a coupe of days ago and felt quite tearful.0
