Lampaul-Plouarzel - Aber Ildut Sud circular loop

A very beautiful walk between land and sea south of Aber Ildut. Without any particular difficulty, you can plan a break on a white sandy beach and swim in turquoise water (not always warm!). Information panels at the mouth of Aber Ildut provide an insight into navigation and trade in the 17th and 18th centuries.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.35 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 44 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 43 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 40 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4 m

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Description of the walk

Access to the start is via a large car park on Rue de Brest (D5) in Lampaul-Plouarzel, not far from the church.

Yellow markings

(S/E) Leaving the car park, turn right along Rue de la Mairie. Pass in front of the town hall, then turn right and go around the cemetery on the left, passing close to a pretty park.

(1) Follow a pretty sunken path straight ahead, which will take you to two wash houses (for the second one, take a short detour) to Aber Ildut, which is hidden by the houses that line it. Reach theGR®34.

White and red markings (GR®34)

(2) Follow the road along the edge of the aber and turn left with it.

(3) Turn right onto a busy road, which you will quickly leave, turning right onto Route du Nouarn. At the end, turn left then right to reach the Porscav pier. Enjoy the magnificent view and read the information panels.

(4) Continue along the coastal path to reach Beg ar Groaz and the entrance to Aber Ildut. There is a beautiful view of the islands of Molène and Ouessant, weather permitting.

(5) Continue south on theGR®34to the next point.

(6) Either follow theGR® IGN route and you will find yourself on a beach with rocks to cross (choice of route), or continue straight along the road to join theGR® 34 behind the houses. You will arrive at a beautiful white sandy beach where you can take a break, have a picnic and go for a swim.

(7) Continue along theGR®34to the Beg ar Vir peninsula.

(8) Head down to a playground between the motorhome car park and the port of Porspaul.

(9) Leave theGR®34and follow the yellow markings.

Yellow markings

Cross the D5 with caution and follow the small road to the right towards Lampaul Coz. On your left, you will see the pretty Saint-Égarec Chapel. Immediately after, turn right and then keep left towards the Moulin du Prieuré.

(10) Continue along a path that joins a street, which you follow to the right until you reach Rue Saint-Mathieu, where you turn left towards Rue de Molène. Turn right to reach the car park near the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 39 m - Car park in Lampaul Plouarzel, near the church.
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 31 m - Path after the cemetery
  3. 2 : km 2 - alt. 11 m - GR34
  4. 3 : km 2.29 - alt. 28 m - Busy road
  5. 4 : km 3.17 - alt. 9 m - Porscave pier. Abert - Ildut (fleuve)
  6. 5 : km 3.56 - alt. 10 m - Beg ar Groaz
  7. 6 : km 4.76 - alt. 9 m - Two possibilities
  8. 7 : km 5.5 - alt. 14 m - Beautiful beach.
  9. 8 : km 7.05 - alt. 10 m - Beg ar Vir peninsula
  10. 9 : km 7.47 - alt. 7 m - End of the GR 34
  11. 10 : km 8.21 - alt. 14 m - Junction
  12. S/E : km 9.35 - alt. 39 m - Car park in Lampaul Plouarzel, near the church.

Notes

There are no water sources. There are no difficult sections except at (6) if you decide to go via the beach.

Worth a visit

(8) Seaweed kiln in Porspaul.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
bernard coulomb
bernard coulomb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very varied walk: countryside, harbour with its fishing boats and pleasure craft, coastline with its granite chaos, white sandy beaches and reefs.
Don't miss the four old wash houses, beautifully renovated, along the route or a few dozen metres away - marked by signs.

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ninou56
ninou56

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hiking with beautiful scenery, we were very lucky because throughout the whole week of hiking on the GR 34, the sun was always shining. Brittany is so beautiful!

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jacquito
jacquito

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in the sunshine.
Good idea to start with the town and then explore the coast. Very pretty views. Thank you for this breath of fresh air.

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delamjak
delamjak

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant hike with beautiful scenery. The route is very well signposted and easy to follow. I recommend it.

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delamjak
delamjak

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant hike with beautiful scenery. The route is well signposted and easy to follow. I recommend it.

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Les pommiers
Les pommiers

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful route

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