Walk around the Étang du Bois Joalland

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A walk for the family. On this lake, you can go kayaking and rowing. You’ll come across people out walking, cycling, riding BMX bikes and jogging. Carp fishing is permitted but regulated (see geocarp.com). Introduction to Optimist sailing at the water sports centre.
Whoever you are, you’ll leave feeling happy with your day.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.65 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 15 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 13 m
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Joalland Wood Pond

Description of the walk

Head to the car park at the south-eastern tip of the lake. The lake was created during the First World War to supply American soldiers with drinking water.

(S/E) Head north and make your way to the lakeside.

(1) Follow the path along the bank for about 500m, without leaving it, until you reach the next car park.

(2) Do not head towards the road on the right, but follow the path straight ahead. Walk along the left-hand side of the Route du Bois Joalland. Continue along the path past the playground.

(3) At the beach-like area, continue along the path straight ahead and walk alongside the lake to rejoin the road. Turn left onto Allée Jean Beauvilain and, further on, ignore a turn-off to the right.

(4) Walk past the canoe sheds and turn left, as indicated by the arrow, to go round the roadworks. Follow the path along the lake to reach the car park opposite (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 14 m - Lake car park
  2. 1 : km 0.08 - alt. 14 m - Lakeside
  3. 2 : km 0.59 - alt. 15 m - Car park and boat ramp
  4. 3 : km 1.66 - alt. 15 m - Something of a beach
  5. 4 : km 2.71 - alt. 14 m - Canoe shed
  6. S/E : km 3.64 - alt. 14 m - Lake car park

Notes

No equipment required.

Worth a visit

- Saint-Nazaire.
- Pornichet.
- La Baule.
- Le Pornic.

The salt marshes.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
ffrantz
ffrantz

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very easy walk, perfect for families with young children, with games halfway along the route to keep them motivated.

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DaDoRando14
DaDoRando14

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A stress-free ride… and you won’t be on your own! Cyclists, joggers, walkers…

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christabe
christabe

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a pleasant route around a pond, not too busy as it was the off-season and a weekday

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Julink
Julink

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little family walk, with three children. They loved the playground halfway along the route. Thanks for the description.

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