Summer Party - July 30

The Brittany Walks summer party is on Friday July 30 near Mael-Carhaix. There will be an optional short, easy walk in the morning at 11, and then a picnic. Many people have already 'signed up' but if you haven't been on a walk recently to get the official slip, please just let us know numbers and what food you will bring. Cost is 3€ per person. brittanywalks@orange.fr

Hot walk!

We had a beautiful but very hot walk yesterday around the hilly country south of Plouyé. Thanks to all who gave up football and tennis time to join in! Thanks to Chris for the top photo.

Walk on Tues 22nd

Meet at Chapelle Ste-Marguerite on the D117, about 2.6kms south of Plouyé (direction Landeleau). This is a pleasant country walk on good paths and quiet roads, with verdant views and pretty river valleys. Medium, Level 2. Walk starts at 2.30pm.

Summer Strolls and Eating Out

For a relaxing day out without strenuous walking, our website (brittanywalks.com - link opposite) now has a feature about good places for a summer stroll. Nearby restaurants are also recommended for eating experiences from better than average creperies to a Michelin star establishment.

Pleyben & Pont Coblant yesterday

There was a bit of rain during our visit to this fabulous parish close, and then a slightly damp picnic by the Nantes-Brest canal at Pont Coblant. But in the afternoon, we were lucky with the weather again and had a dry walk by the canal and then through some scenic countryside with excellent long views to Menez Hom. Photos by Dave.

Visit & Walk, Tuesday 8th June

We have a guided visit to Pleyben, one of the most famous parish closes, on Tuesday morning at 11.00. This will be followed by a short drive (3kms) to the Nantes-Brest canal for a BYO picnic and then a walk (medium, Level 2)in the afternoon. The walk will start at 1.30 (note time), from the bridge in Pont Coblant.

Fantastic holiday!

Despite a soaking on the first morning, we had a wonderful time and mostly hot sunny weather on the north Finistere coast for our three day holiday. Fuelled by those two essentials, wine and salted caramel, we walked along most of the beautifully rocky coast between Plouescat and Plouguerneau, with diversions to places of interest and stops for Lesley to identify all the birds and flowers for us. Our accommodation at the restored fishing village of Meneham was really a delightful place to stay. We ate extremely well and had a lot of fun - together with all the coastal wonders of nature, it would be hard for ask for anything more. Thanks to everyone for great companionship and laughter.

Here is a link to Monique's album of fab photos from our trip. Thanks, Monique!

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