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.

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Beautiful walk

We had a beautiful walk by the sea on the Saints' Shore Way today, in glorious weather. Thanks to all who participated, and especially to several new French friends who joined us on our tour of the Pointe de l'Armorique. Here we (and our knees/hips) are having a well-earned rest at Beg Douar.
Despite the very welcome return of Jessie and Poppy (and their owners), a gorgeous newcomer wins  Dog of the Day.

NB: BWs annual picnic is on June 18th - watch this space...

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.