Around the Long lock – Long Castle loop from Longpré-les-Corps-Saints

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France

Hauts-De-France

Abbeville

Longpré-Les-Corps-Saints

Around the Long lock – Long Castle loop from Longpré-les-Corps-Saints

Moderate

4.8

(15)

hikers

Around the Long lock – Long Castle loop from Longpré-les-Corps-Saints

02:47

10.9km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.51 km

Picnic with a view

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You can use this rustic picnic bench and grab a bite to eat while admiring the flora and fauna, especially the birds that inhabit the area. It’s a peaceful and picturesque destination for a relaxing picnic with a view.

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5.11 km

Accessible Viewpoint at Parc naturel régional Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime

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6.02 km

Around the Long lock

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The private property of Long, open to visitors, is located in the heart of the Somme between Abbeville and Amiens. Classified as a historic monument, the building, dating from the …

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6.22 km

Long Castle

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Château de Long is an 18th century castle located in the Somme valley. You can admire the architecture of pink bricks and white stones, the sculpted and painted decorations, the …

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6.99 km

Propeller of the Lancaster bomber ND689 KMO

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Crashed at Long on 20 May 1944

Recovered on 12 September 1998

These two important parts were recovered in September 1998 from the pond where the Lancaster was damaged after being shot down.

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7.05 km

Long Hydroelectric Power Plant

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Located on a branch of the Somme, the Long hydropower plant is one of the rare examples in France of small energy production units built before 1914. Classified as a …

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7.11 km

The Somme River

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8.34 km

Picnic spot

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10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.12 km

3.03 km

484 m

319 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

3.31 km

2.22 km

733 m

163 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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August 4, 2026,FR, Picardie | Rund um die Schleuse von Long

Pastime (2) during the move from Baie de Somme to our 2nd stop in Amiens.
A round around the lakes of the Somme valley near Long. In Long, cultural and technical highlights are gathered, such as the church, a considerable castle, one of the locks of the Somme Canal, and a hydroelectric power station from the early 20th century. The …

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