To the east of Tonquédec

We are not inviting you to hike towards Tonquédec Castle, which was dismantled around 1626 on the orders of Richelieu and is situated to the north-west of the village of the same name, but rather to the south-east of this village. There we will find the Guindy, a river dear to the people of Trégor, as well as green sunken paths in lush countryside.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.15 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 236 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 236 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 341 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 190 ft

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Description of the walk

The route starts from the village green in front of the village church.

(S/E) From the church forecourt, take the street on the right, Rue Anjela Duval, then after 100m, turn left towards the village hall, which you walk around. The path veers to the right and when it turns left, continue straight on, running alongside the private gardens. Cross Rue du 8 mai 1945 and continue through the housing estate. The path turns 90° to the left. It leads onto a road which you take to the right, then, after 30 metres, turn left towards Kerfinit. The road becomes a track which you follow to the Fork in the road.

(1) Turn right and continue straight on to the hamlet of Roc’h Glaz. The path widens; continue straight on.
At the end of the track, take the road on the left towards Coat David and cross it.

(2) At the road, turn left, then after 40m, take the track on the right. It leads to a road, which you take to the right.

(3) At Convenant le Roux, when the road bends to the right, continue straight on along the path. It leads to a road which you take to the right, then after 70m take a path on the left, level with a high-voltage overhead line. The path leads to Kerdiouret, which you cross, and continue straight on until you reach the road.

(4) Cross the road and continue straight on along the path. Cross the River Guindy at a place called Moulin de Quélennec (in ruins).

(5) 100m further on, take the path on the left which is circular and goes through the forest, alongside the river. At Kerouspic, take the road on the left then the first path on the left which heads straight north.

(6) When the path bends to the right, continue straight on along a narrower path. It ends at a road which you follow until you reach a path on the left, 50m after a right-hand bend.
The track leads onto a road that heads towards the hamlet of Convenant Mével, which you cross.

(7) On the road, turn left, then at the next junction, first turn right then left to reach Kerguido.
Turn left then right and follow the path that runs alongside the river.

(8) Take the road on the left. It ends at a road which you take on the left.

(9) Turn right.

(10) At a place called Placen al Lia, turn right, then take the path on the left after 50m. The path ends at a road where you turn right.

(11) Take the path on the left. It leads to a road from where, on the left, you can admire Tonquédec Castle (the water tower).

(12) Turn right onto Rue de Poull ar Raned, which leads to the village. At the crossroads, turn right and then take the first left. You will arrive at Place de l’Église, then in front of the church square, which you cross to reach the village green (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 302 ft - Village green, opposite the church
  2. 1 : mi 0.81 - alt. 331 ft - At the fork in the road, turn right
  3. 2 : mi 1.56 - alt. 338 ft - On the road to the left, then right after 50 m
  4. 3 : mi 1.96 - alt. 312 ft - At the bend to the right, continue straight ahead
  5. 4 : mi 2.86 - alt. 302 ft - Cross the road and continue straight ahead
  6. 5 : mi 3.13 - alt. 246 ft - Path on the left, 100 m after the - Guindy (rivière)- Affluent du Jaudy
  7. 6 : mi 3.92 - alt. 240 ft - At the bend to the right, continue straight ahead
  8. 7 : mi 4.69 - alt. 276 ft - Take the road on the left
  9. 8 : mi 5.3 - alt. 197 ft - Road, on the left. Cross the - Guindy (rivière)- Affluent du Jaudy
  10. 9 : mi 5.77 - alt. 243 ft - At the junction, turn right
  11. 10 : mi 5.96 - alt. 272 ft - Turn right, then after 50m take the path on the left
  12. 11 : mi 6.63 - alt. 305 ft - Take the path on the left
  13. 12 : mi 6.83 - alt. 312 ft - On the right (on the left, the water tower)
  14. S/E : mi 7.15 - alt. 302 ft - Village green, opposite the church

Notes

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
CDRU
CDRU

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Route along the river, very good, then through beautiful countryside
Passing by mills and chapels
Best done in dry weather

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tadhamam
tadhamam

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Please note that in wet weather, some sections may be impassable due to flooding, unless you are wearing wellies. Please add this to the description

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sergioplus
sergioplus

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello
We really enjoyed the route. It’s worth noting that there are indeed some large wet patches at the start.
We also encountered three large, rather menacing dogs in Kerdiouret. The owner intervened immediately, but without much sympathy.
Sergio

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annegui
annegui

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello
We completed this walk and enjoyed it. Two comments, however:
The first concerns our encounter with three large dogs running loose near a place called ‘Kerdiouret’. These dogs were threatening, and without the owner’s intervention we would not have been able to continue the walk. It should be noted that this owner has put up (on the public highway) a small sign warning walkers of the presence of vicious dogs (we assume to deter walkers from passing in front of his property). This information has been reported to Tonquédec Town Hall.
The other comment concerns the very wet condition of part of the route (starting from the village of Tonquédec). The conditions were such that we had to take the surrounding fields. This route should therefore be avoided during the winter.

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