Watchtower – View of the town hall loop from Calais

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Hauts-De-France

Watchtower – View of the town hall loop from Calais

Moderate

4.5

(34)

154

hikers

Watchtower – View of the town hall loop from Calais

02:27

9.60km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.19 km

View of the Calais Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Calais Lighthouse. The Calais Lighthouse has been in operation since 1848 and offers an exceptional panorama of the harbor and the Pas de Calais Strait. Overlooking the Courgain River, it features a classroom dedicated to maritime signaling.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.11 km

Tudor Garden

Highlight • Other

The Jardin Tudor in Calais is inspired by the gardens of Hampton Court, the castle of King Henry VIII. It is a garden with many facets, ranging from a medieval …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.49 km

Tour du Guet, Calais

Highlight • Historical Site

The Place d'Armes borders the Tour du Guet (the Watchtower) and is strategically located in the heart of the city. Historically it was a central meeting place for military meetings …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.36 km

View of the town hall

Highlight • Other

7.79 km

Denkmal

Highlight • Monument

The Tom Souville monument in Calais pays tribute to this famous figure from the city's maritime history. Tom Souville, born in Calais on February 24, 1777 and died in the …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.09 km

Arrière-Port

Lake

8.32 km

Fort Risban

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Risban dates from the end of the 16th century and was built on the site of an English tower: the Tour de Lancastre (Tower of Lancaster). The tower served …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

3.29 km

2.07 km

879 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.69 km

2.94 km

615 m

347 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

8°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

May 5, 2024,Stadswandeling Calais

A city walk was planned for Sunday. Based on my previous passages on my cycling trips, I have connected most of the cycling highlights.
Despite the migrant problem and perhaps thanks to its proximity to the start of the Olympic Games, I was struck by how beautiful and clean the city is. The cycling network also seems completely new to …

Showing Translation