Hot walk

Beautiful day for walking in the shade, which we managed a good part of the way, but it was hot, hot, hot in direct sunshine. Thanks to all, especially Mike who nobly carried Tex when it all got too much .... Megan on the other hand behaved impeccably and was definitely Dog of the Day. We enjoyed the magnificent stained glass windows in the chapel afterwards.

Spezet walk, Tuesday 23rd July

Our walk starts at 2pm from the parking by Chapelle Notre-Dame du Crann. The chapel is signed off the D117 main road through Spezet at the western end of the village. It contains some of the finest stained-glass windows (16th century) in Brittany and is open from 2-5.30 every afternoon. There are toilets and a picnic area just past the chapel.
We'll follow an easy route mostly on country tracks and quiet footpaths, with a section along the Nantes-Brest canal. There are plenty of shady bits, but don't forget sun-hats and lots of water if the hot weather persists.

Dry walk in July - an achievement!

We had a long, very green and peaceful walk yesterday in the surprisingly pretty countryside around Pleyber-Christ. And not a drop of rain! Thanks to all for coming along - it was good to see the first ever Brittany Walkers returning to the fold, together with a bunch of regulars and another new face. That's what makes it all worthwhile - and we have our tenth anniversary next year....

Walk on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2pm

Our next walk is in Pleyber-Christ on Wednesday, 3rd July, starting from the new Super-U car-park (on the main road, D785). This is a very pretty walk through woods and river valleys. We shall begin promptly at 2pm!

Brilliant picnic on the beach!

We could not have had a better location, better weather or better food! The culinary skills of Brittany Walkers seem to rise higher and higher each year - I regret not taking photos of the incredible savoury and sweet spreads. There was certainly not much of anything left over. We then had a quiet walk through the woods to the beach of St-Michel-en-Grève. Pity the bar was closed, but nothing could spoil such a good afternoon. Many thanks to everyone for food and equally fine company. A choice of seven for Dog of the Day - a narrow victory for Fiona's puppy Pasha (a lot more lively than the picture suggests).

Next walk - Wednesday, July 3rd, Pleyber-Christ.

PICNIC - directions

Our annual picnic is on Tuesday 18th June (12.30) at Beg Douar. This little headland/port is the easternmost point of the Pointe d'Armorique. Access is off the D786 Morlaix to Lannion road.
From the Morlaix direction, go straight ahead at traffic lights in Plestin and continue ahead, past Lidyl, then turn left (D42, signed Locquirec) just before the road drops to the beach at St Efflam. After just over 1km Beg Douar is signed off to the right - road leads directly to parking at the point.

Please remember to let me know that you are coming and what food you are bringing.
PLEASE BRING OUTDOOR CHAIRS IF POSSIBLE

PICNIC - June 18th, 12.30

The Brittany Walks picnic will be at Beg Douar (resting place on our last walk, near St Efflam) on Tuesday 18th June at 12.30. Here there are two picnic tables, a small beach, public toilets at the port and plenty of parking. More details to follow. A cover charge of 2 euros per person will include picnic utensils, serviettes, water, bread, etc.
NOTE: booking is essential for this event. Please let me know if you are coming (how many people) and what food you will bring to share, by sending an email to brittanywalks@orange.fr     
There will an optional easy walk in the afternoon.