Smiling in the rain

What a lovely day we had, thanks not to the weather but to the fab people who came along! A rainy morning at Le Relec was followed by lunch indoors at Plouneour Menez - delicious Breton far made by Annie (thank you) went down very well - and finally a walk out to the archaeological site of Goenidou, starting in rain and ending in bright sunshine. I hope what we saw made all those wet feet and damp clothes worth it. Tex definitely gets the Black Star award for dogs (if only he could understand what for...)

Monday 18 May - abbey visit/walk

Our spring day out on Monday 18th May looks at recent changes to the Abbaye du Relec, a 12th century Cistercian foundation. In the morning we will visit the abbey site and surrounding landscape with a beautiful short walk in its hidden valley to consider the history and development of this remarkable place, and then take a look at the new medieval potager style garden. Bring your own picnic for lunch by the lake.
After lunch we will drive a short distance to the hills above the abbey for a 4km walk to a remote archaeological site. Easy going on a surfaced track and great views along the way. The visual remains are evidence of an unusual system of land clearance and exploitation.
Le Relec is on the D111 near Plouneour Menez. MEET 11.30am by the fountain near the abbey church. Parking area right there or use nearby large car-park. 

Steve's photos

Hot dogs!

We had a beautiful but very hot walk today in the countryside around La Feuillée. Many thanks to all who came along and waded through the mud (as promised). First new BLACK STAR award for dogs goes to Pebble.....

Looks innocent enough here, doesn't she?

April walk - La Feuillée, Tues 14th

We start our walk at 2pm in the central square of pretty La Feuillée, the highest village in Brittany. It's an 8km route, mostly on lovely rural tracks with views of the Monts d'Arrée. Some sections will be wet and muddy, so boots strongly advised. Let's hope for some more sunny spring weather!

Perfect walking conditions

We had a really enjoyable walk today on the moors of the Monts d'Arrée in hazy sunshine with a brisk wind - ideal conditions for that wild landscape. Half the group also went on a brief detour through the Resistance village of Trédudon-le-Moine, whilst the rest of us ate cake...thanks to Patricia.
Dog of the Day was newcomer Paddy. Special award for Dog Who Ate the Most Cake - Brian.

Across the moors - March 18th

We have a walk in the Monts d'Arrée on Wednesday 18th, starting at 2pm from the parking areas on the Col de Trédudon (D36, short cut off the main road near the huge communications mast). This is an out-and-back route of 6.5kms with an optional extra 2km loop through a former resistance village.
The main part is typical moorland with mostly flat paths, uneven in places, and spectacular views all around - weather permitting! A short stretch of the extra section may be very wet. Please note that the route is very exposed and so potentially windy - hats maybe a good idea...