Observation point – Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach loop from Oye-Plage

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Observation point – Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach loop from Oye-Plage

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Observation point – Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach loop from Oye-Plage

03:14

12.8km

20m

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: September 25, 2026

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Réserve naturelle nationale du Platier d'Oye

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Observation point

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The R219 casemate at Oye-Plage is a double embrasure gun casemate that was built as part of the Atlantic Wall during the Second World War. This casemate is located on …

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1.09 km

Maison de Platier d'Oye

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Maison du Platier d'Oye is an information centre and starting point for guided tours of the Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Platier d'Oye. The centre provides visitors with information about the …

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2.00 km

Galloway Cattle Observation Hide

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A somewhat simpler observation post. No benches and semi-open. The emphasis here is on Galloways and smaller four-legged animals, such as rabbits.

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2.58 km

Platier d'Oye National Nature Reserve

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A paradise for ornithologists, the Oye Platier nature reserve is the first French stopover for many migratory birds. It has an area of 391 hectares. Shaped by the combined action …

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3.23 km

Boardwalk and View of the Dunes – Platier d'Oye Nature Reserve

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The ascending boardwalk is quite a work of art.

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6.41 km

Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach

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The calvary is located facing the sea. Access to the terrace is free, with a panorama of the Aa channel and its jetties. On August 15, a procession stops there …

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7.92 km

Ruins

12.0 km

Beach of the Platier d'Oye National Nature Reserve

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The nature reserve offers various possibilities. The beach, the dunes and beautiful, long boardwalks. Occasionally information boards and a number of bird huts. On the beach many coastal poles and the bunkers of Escardines.

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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