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.

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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.