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France : Hauts-de-France

3.0 km (1.9 miles) NE of Les Hemmes, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France
Approx. altitude: 0 m (0 ft)
([?] maps: Google MapQuest OpenStreetMap ConfluenceNavigator)
Antipode: 51°S 178°W

Accuracy: 3 m (9 ft)
Quality: good

Click on any of the images for the full-sized picture.

#2: view to the north #3: view to the east #4: view to the south #5: view to the west #6: GNSS reading at CP 51N-2E #7: access to the beach #8: beach surfer #9: beach surfer vehicle #10: close to the ocean

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  51°N 2°E (visit #19) (secondary) 

#1: location of CP 51N-2E 93 m from S

(visited by Thomas Barthel)

15-Sep-2025 -- On a trip to and through Southern England, I was able to visit ten confluence points along the 51th parallel. The eighth visit took place at 51°N 2°E, France.

After the ferry arrived in Calais, it was only about 12 km to the parking lot in the dunes of Les Hemmes d'Oye. From here, the GPS showed only 680 m to the confluence point 51°N 2°E. After passing through the dunes, it was another 625 m to the confluence point. Fortunately, it was low tide, and the sea was only visible on the horizon. However, the tide was rising. To be able to wait until I got into the water if necessary, I put on my swimming trunks and headed towards the confluence point in the strong westerly wind. On the way there, I was able to take a few photos of a surfer on the beach. The flying grains of sand were clearly visible in the coordinate photo. The sea was only about 10 to 20 m away from the confluence point. Thanks to the good weather, the accuracy was high, at about 3 m, and the necessary photos of the location and the cardinal directions were quickly taken. Shortly before the dunes, I approached a surfer on the beach, asking if I could photograph his vehicle. He didn't understand English. However, with some gesturing, I was able to obtain his permission.

After successfully visiting the 51°N 2°E confluence point, I headed 9.5 km south, via Oye-Plage, onto the A16 and continued east direction home.


 All pictures
#1: location of CP 51N-2E 93 m from S
#2: view to the north
#3: view to the east
#4: view to the south
#5: view to the west
#6: GNSS reading at CP 51N-2E
#7: access to the beach
#8: beach surfer
#9: beach surfer vehicle
#10: close to the ocean
ALL: All pictures on one page
  Notes
About 600 m off the French coast in the English Channel.