Saints' Shore Way walk - Wednesday 15th May

We have a walk on Wednesday 15th May, starting at 2pm from the Chapelle St Barbe, between Locquirec and St Efflam on the north Breton coast. This is a coastal and countryside route of about 8kms, with no particular difficulty, many spectacular views and even some Roman baths.

Locquirec is a very attractive little port and a good place for lunch beforehand, only a few minutes from the departure point. From there take the Plestin road, cross the bridge at Toul an Hery and continue straight ahead (do not turn right toward Plestin) for 400m to a little square on the right where the chapel stands in the far corner.

Tro Menez Are

The annual Monts d'Arrée walking festival takes places on May 9 (Ascension Day) in Commana this year. Turn up any time of day from early morning and choose one of the well-marked circuits - anything from an easy 6km to over 30km, so something for everyone. You'll be in good company: the event usually attracts about 7000 walkers. It's a very friendly, sociable occasion, and there's a Fest Noz in the evening.

Wet, wet, wet

A very wet day in Huelgoat, but heroic Brittany walkers still had a beautiful walk on lonely paths through the forest before returning beside the lively river Argent. Everyone stopping here in the photo at the Mare aux Fées to admire singing mermaids (just off camera).

New walk on April 16th

We will have a Huelgoat walk on Tuesday 16th April at 2pm, departing from the forest parking on the left of the D769A (direction Poullaouen from town centre) after sharp right-hand bend over bridge. This is a new route, with some steps at the start but mostly easy walking on lesser known paths.
The new Red Dog guide to Huelgoat with walking maps will be out later in the month.

Cold wind, fast walk

We had a nice brisk walk up hill and down dale before a final stretch back to Ty Men along the canal. Mostly dry, just the odd flurry of snow on the way but nothing settling and roads absolutely clear for the journey home. Thanks to all who came, sorry I forgot my camera :-(

Walk on Tuesday 12th March

WALK IS ON!
Our walk starts at 2pm next Tuesday from Ty Men, on the Nantes-Brest canal near Lennon.
Approaching Lennon from the north (N164), enter the village and turn right in the centre (just past church) in the direction of Pleyben. After 2.3kms pass the chapel of St Nicolas on the right and continue ahead for 600m to Ty Men. Park by canal.

This is an undemanding walk on quiet roads and then along a beautiful stretch of the Nantes-Brest canal.

Great day!

Thanks to everyone who came on the Parish Close course on Monday and again today when we enjoyed  fantastic weather for our 'out and about' day. The warm sun was a good foil for long periods spent in cold churches! We saw some exceptional art and architecture as well as discovering a lot about religious and social history in western Brittany. Great day, everyone's support and enthusiasm much appreciated.