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The Lec’h to Calan Route
The Lec’h route will take you along streams, through sunken paths and villages, as you explore the Calan countryside. It’s a chance to discover the rural heritage and the lec’h at Kerandiot, a Gallic funerary stele. Don’t miss the Church of the Trinity, a masterpiece of Breton Romanesque art: nave, carved capitals and murals, Gothic choir and ossuary gallery.
Route de Manéhouarn à Scorff in Plouay
Crossing the Domaine de Manehouarn, following the old railway line, through woods and sunken paths, you reach the steep-sided valley of Pontkalleg where the wild and turbulent River Scorff winds its way. A magnificent walk in the heart of nature, exploring local heritage and history.
Tro Ploue in Plouay
Le Tro Ploue invites you to explore the paths around the village and between the towns. A nature walk through Manehouarn Park, Bois Coët Fao and the Saint-Sauveur valley. A historical walk to discover religious buildings, crosses, fountains, etc.
Plouay route via the Coët Cren Mill
A walk through the woodlands of Plouay, following the River Scorff, with a detour into the Pont-Callec National Forest, and ending with a stroll through the Plouay Cycle Park.
Cléguer station route
A beautiful, shaded walk between the Crano stream and the Scorff.
The Kerollin Route in Inzinzac-Lochrist
From Inzinzac-Lochrist to Lanvaudan, follow the Kerollin stream, walking along sunken paths and the old railway line. Discover the hamlets and the villages of Lanvaudan and Penquesten, with their well-preserved heritage. A long, rejuvenating walk in the heart of the rolling, wooded countryside.
Route des Forgerons in Inzinzac-Lochrist
The blacksmiths' route will take you from the banks of the Blavet, which was canalised inthe 19th century, to the green hills of the Trémelin Forest. A walk in the heart of unspoilt nature, once exploited for the Kerglaw Forges, which produced iron to meet the needs of Breton canneries.
The Scorff at Pont Kerlo
Starting from Kerlo Bridge, a short hike of about 10km will take you along the right bank of the Scorff to the Moulin du Roc'h site and its motte-and-bailey castle. Then, climbing up to the plateau, you will discover the chapels of Locmaria-Grâce and Sainte-Anne, which overlook the valley. The return journey follows the opposite bank of the Scorff.
Between Scorff and Ellé in Arzano
This route will take you on a tour of two beautiful Breton rivers, the Scorff and the Ellé, and three old mills: the Kerlégant, Mohot and Stall mills.
From Hennebont to Pontivy via the towpath
Or how to take a leisurely trip from Hennebont to Pontivy? There are a few sections with cars and lots of pedestrians at the start and finish, but otherwise it's just hikers and cyclists. It's a peaceful route for walking or cycling.The landscape changes as you follow the river, making this a peaceful walk, but it can be challenging: 60 km there (and possibly the same back).Here and there, you will find places to quench your thirst and eat, but make sure you take everything you need with you. Enjoy the peace and quiet and the countryside.
The Hingair Route in Hennebont
Starting from the banks of the Blavet in Saint-Caradec, walk beneath the canopy of the Bois du Hingair. Follow its wide paths and narrow forest trails, crossing the streams. Walk along the estuary and enjoy the magnificent views of the valley and the meandering river below.
Around Hennebont and the towpath
An easy loop starting from Hennebont. Pass through Saint-Antoine, Saint-Gilles, the Quelennec lock, and return to Hennebont via the towpath through Lochrist.
9/08/2023 Message from the moderator: following feedback, the hike has been modified at point 9 to avoid passing through private property.
Pont Callec Forest and the Scorff Valley
For having opposed the Regent, the Marquis of Pontcallec was once beheaded. His estate still stretches along the Scorff valley.
The paths winding through the state-owned forest and the river’s deep-cut course offer the chance to discover a hidden gem in central Brittany.
The Kerhuennec tour
After crossing a countryside landscape with fields and hedges on small roads, you enter the woods on trails and small paths, ending up along the small river Scorff, pure Breton nature!
Towards the Sainte-Anne-du-Scorff Chapel from Guilligomarc'h
Starting from Guilligomarc'h, this 16km hike follows both banks of the Scorff between Moulin du Stang and Pont Kerlo, passing by the Sainte-Anne-du-Scorff chapel and the old Paou paper mill.
It will allow you to discover a beautiful wild river with cool, fast-flowing waters
The Scorff between the Poulhibet mill and the old Stang mill
This walk will take you along both banks of a river that winds its way through the beautiful Scorff valley. The route includes an optional circular loop on the plateau overlooking the valley towards the village of Ty Meur, allowing you to visit Saint Julien Chapel before returning to the valley via the hamlet of Kervinel.
Circular route following the Scave stream and the Scorff river
A beautiful hike through the woods in the communes of Quéven and Gestel, following the course of the Scave stream and the Scorff river.
The route has been adapted to take into account sunlight and weather conditions (muddy valley floors).
It is advisable to do this hike when the tide is high in the Scorff river (beautiful scenery), avoiding spring tides with a coefficient > 95.