Route of the old mills of Landudec

Follow the start of the Goyen valley, which joins the sea after about thirty kilometres, along a few small country roads and paths through the woods.
This river used to power several mills. The route will take you past three of them.
You can also enjoy the peace and quiet of the valley floor.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.42 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 98 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 93 m

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    Highest point: 126 m
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    Lowest point: 50 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Landudec (29710)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.00136° / W 4.335148°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0518OT, 0519OT
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Description of the walk

In Landudec, at the traffic lights on the D784, take the D143 towards Douarnenez. The cemetery is on the right, just after the church.

PR® (Route des 3 Ormes) yellow markings

(S/E) From the car park, walk along the right-hand side of the cemetery and join a grassy path blocked by two large boulders. At the end, turn left and follow the wide gravel path (an old Roman road) that runs behind the houses. Continue straight ahead, walking alongside a housing estate on your left. After the last house and its aviary, the gravel lane continues as a grassy path lined with trees.

(1) At the signpost at the crossroads, turn left onto a path that leads to a place called Kerhat. This path, used for agricultural work, can be muddy with ruts. At the road, turn right.

(2) At the twoPR® signs, continue straight ahead on the road. The path on the left will be the return route. At the next three-way junction, marked as a dangerous crossroads, continue straight ahead towards Keridreuf Trémaéron (direction sign). Pass the entrance to Kerivin farm and continue for about 100 m on the road.

(3) At the yellow mark on a telephone pole, turn left onto a grassy path that becomes a sunken lane heading due north. At the road, opposite the entrance to Kerannor farm, turn right and follow this road downhill.

(4) At the three-way junction (sign for the Plogastel route), turn left onto a grassy path that descends into the woods and follow it to a road at the edge of the woods. Follow this road to the left for about 100 metres.

(5) Look for a sign on the left indicating that only pedestrians are allowed to pass and take this path to follow the course of the Goyen, still a modest stream, on your right. The path passes above the Moulin Neuf buildings.

(6) After two old wooden barriers, note the Kernilis wash house on the right (not shown on the map). This wash house is unusual in that it is built on the hillside rather than at the bottom of the valley, as it is fed by a spring from the wooded massif. Continue along the path at the bottom of the valley, then turn left and climb up a steep path to the access road to Moulin Poas, which you will see above you.

(7) Cross this small road and continue opposite into the woods. Very quickly, the path turns right and descends along the edge of meadows and fields. At the signpost, turn right and descend towards Moulin Com, a beautiful complex currently undergoing renovation. Leave the buildings on your right and head towards the D143 via a beautiful lane.

(8) Cross with caution (there is no designated crossing and it is located at the bottom of a steep descent) and take the sunken lane opposite. After about a hundred metres, at the sign indicating the link with anotherPR® "Les moulins de Pouldergat", continue along a wide path at the bottom of the valley. In the past, this was the main road between Landudec and Douarnez. Continue for about a kilometre.

(9) At the discreet signpost, climb left up a stony path towards Kergoff Trémaéron. Go around this hamlet on the right (note the beautiful restoration of an old farmhouse and an old bread oven). Continue along this path, which winds its way between horse pastures, until you reach the D143.

(10) Carefully cross the D143 diagonally (bend and poor visibility) and take the path almost opposite. Be careful, there are no markings at this point. Follow this single shaded path and note a beautiful wash house on the right below the path (marked as a fountain on the map). I did not see the second one marked on the map. Reach the fork in the path from the outward journey.

No markings

(2) Turn right, then continue straight on this small road. Pass Kerhat then Kerdréach and arrive at the road sign marking the entrance to the village of Landudec.

(11) Turn left into the municipal housing development under construction (November 2017) and follow the footpath. At the end, turn right and rejoin the outward route. Turn right, pass the residence on your right, then turn right onto the path that leads to the cemetery car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 120 m - Car park near the cemetery.
  2. 1 : km 1.22 - alt. 107 m - Turn left at the signpost.
  3. 2 : km 2.03 - alt. 105 m - Fork in the road (signs)
  4. 3 : km 2.91 - alt. 107 m - Grassy path on the left.
  5. 4 : km 3.61 - alt. 102 m - Path on the left in the woods.
  6. 5 : km 4.22 - alt. 67 m - Pedestrians are permitted to cross. Follow the - Goyen (fleuve)
  7. 6 : km 4.71 - alt. 64 m - Barriers and wash house
  8. 7 : km 5.51 - alt. 89 m - Crossing the road
  9. 8 : km 6.26 - alt. 55 m - Crossing the D143
  10. 9 : km 7.28 - alt. 69 m - Path ascending to the left.
  11. 10 : km 8.19 - alt. 99 m - Diagonal crossing of the D143.
  12. 11 : km 9.68 - alt. 126 m - Housing estate on the left.
  13. S/E : km 10.41 - alt. 120 m - Car park near the cemetery.

Notes

Picnic table in the car park.
Several sections at the bottom of the valley may be muddy depending on the time of year.
Most of the route is shaded, ideal for periods of excessive sunshine.

Two tricky crossings of the D143 at (8) and (10).

Worth a visit

Saint-Tudec Church
Goyen Valley and its old mills.
Old bread oven in Kergoff Trémaéron.
Old pump and its stone shelter near the car park.
Old wash houses, including the one in Kernilis built on the hillside.

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

4.7 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
caroleguellaen
caroleguellaen

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to discover or rediscover our countryside. Under a glorious spring sun, in peaceful and tranquil surroundings, I completed it at a brisk pace – it was very enjoyable. I highly recommend it!

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AC D
AC D

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, but it is better to follow the markings, contrary to the description, if you want to be able to see the markings and not hesitate too much.

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le goff brigitte
le goff brigitte

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful route that I did for the first time this summer, where I was able to admire the lovely trails.
It's a shame we did it in a group yesterday in the rain!!!

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Monique C3.
Monique C3.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very nice route done backwards from 2 to 165+ and 180-. Let's do it again running!

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abeillebourbon
abeillebourbon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,
I did the hike mentioned above. The weather was beautiful. It was a very nice, relaxing walk, especially in the woods along the Goyen. There were a few muddy spots, but it was fine. It's a shame that you can't get closer to the old mills to see how they used to work.
I would recommend this hike.
Best regards
Eric

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abeillebourbon
abeillebourbon
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I haven't been on these routes yet. I plan to go in the first quarter of 2018.
I am interested in all of them because I am a hiking guide and I try to vary the routes. As soon as they have been approved, I will be sure to provide feedback.
Best regards

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joce  gouzien
joce gouzien

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Partly through woodland, with ancient mills to discover, this route is very pleasant, even if the weather was a little "wet" on the day. Worth doing again on a nice day, perhaps next summer.

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FORTIER Michel
FORTIER Michel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 02, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike through the countryside and forest. GPS 10.4 km, walking time 2 hours 3 minutes, rest time 56 minutes. As described in the guidebook. The only problem for us was that we did part of the route backwards. When we reached point 2, we foolishly headed towards point 10 (you shouldn't talk too much while walking!) instead of continuing towards point 3. This was a little confusing at first, but we decided to carry on and enjoy the scenery.

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