From the Grand Moulin in Guémené-sur-Scorff to the Chapel of Crénénan

A pleasant route through a hilly woodland setting, designed to provide the shortest route between the Grand Moulin de Guémené-sur-Scorff (S/E) and the Chapel of Crénénan. The route begins by following the Scorff along the Meunier PR® trail (yellow markings), then takes a short stretch of quiet road before joining the Crénénan PR® trail (yellow markings), which passes near the Crénénan fountain before reaching the Notre-Dame de Crénénan chapel.
The return route follows a wide forest track that leads back to Guémené.
Since 2023, the yellow and red markings of the GRP® SBO have been visible from the start.
Although the route is generally straightforward, do not set off without a topographical map and a GPS.
The four points of interest on the route are: the Grand Moulin (starting point), the Nicol mill, the fountain and the chapel at Crénénan

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.38 mi
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    Average duration: 2h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 331 ft
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    Descent: - 318 ft

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    Highest point: 741 ft
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    Lowest point: 417 ft

Description of the walk

Park in the car park near the Grand Moulin, 26 Rue Joseph Le Lardic in Guémené-sur-Scorff.

(S/E) Take Rue Joseph Le Lardic, turn left and head uphill towards the north to leave the town. At the roundabout, turn left onto the D1 towards Plouray (north-west) for about 200 m, then turn right to follow the D3 for about 300 m, towards Langoelan

(1) Leave the road and take the path on the right (signposted with FFRP markings for the miller’s route, route 32). Cross a small wooden bridge. The path runs alongside the Scorff on the left bank, passes the old tannery mill (indicated on a plaque) and then a watermill (the Moulin de Nicol, which can be seen on the opposite bank).

(2) At the yellow sign for “Pont de l’hôtelier”, head towards Quénépévan, crossing a wooden bridge, followed by a second bridge about twenty metres further on. Keep heading north and you’ll come out onto a road; follow this to the left for a good fifty metres. The path runs alongside fields. The grass may be tall and wet. The path leads onto a small road. Turn left (uphill) and follow it for about a hundred metres.

(3) Take the road on the left (north-west), away from Kergrahouahic.
Note that the Miller’s Trail and theGRP® take a different route, to the right, heading into the woods.
The road passes through the hamlet of Canquiscren, which has a farm. At the hamlet of Tronscoff, keep left to reach the D3. The yellow markings resume.

(4) Cross the D3 with care (visibility is reduced due to the bends) towards the start of a path marked by a wooden post with a yellow mark and, shortly afterwards, by the markings for routes 31 and 32.
About thirty metres further on, at a signpost, take path 31 on the right towards the Chapel of Crénénan. The path runs alongside the D3 for no more than a hundred metres.

(5) The path reaches a forest access gate (no parking) with a pedestrian crossing. Turn left (uphill) away from the D3 and continue along a good track accessible to vehicles, following the yellow markings (Crénénan route) heading west. As the track begins a steep uphill bend to the left, continue straight on along the marked path, heading west towards Le Lannic. The signposted junction can be identified, if necessary, by the presence of several wood shelters, situated along the hedge on the right, on the side of the fields (which makes them visible from the path at the last moment). ThePR® is signposted, but proceed with great care as the markings can sometimes be difficult to spot given the surroundings. The path is narrow; the vegetation is dense and may obscure the markings in spring. After running alongside fields, the path joins a tarmac road at Kerhamonic. Continue straight on until you reach the junction with the D1.

(6) Before crossing, head up to the right for about twenty metres to visit the Fontaine de Crénénan. Then cross the D1 at this point and continue along the yellow-marked path towards the chapel.

(7) At a junction of marked paths, continue straight on towards the chapel, noting a forest track on your left: after visiting the chapel, you will take this track to return to Guemené

(8) The Chapel of Notre-Dame de Crénénan is a place of pilgrimage in August. It is well worth a visit. If it is closed, ask Robert for the keys; he lives nearby in the house on the bell tower side.
Once the visit is over, retrace your steps for about 300 m until you reach the junction described earlier.

(7) At this point, without going as far as the D1, take a beautiful, unmarked forest path on the right which initially runs parallel to the road before veering off to the right. You will reach a crossroads.

(9) Continue straight ahead through the built-up area and keep going straight on to return to the large mill (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 423 ft - Car park near the large mill
  2. 1 : mi 0.45 - alt. 436 ft - Sign for the Miller’s Route – Follow the - Scorff (fleuve)
  3. 2 : mi 1.17 - alt. 453 ft - Path crossing the bridge
  4. 3 : mi 1.6 - alt. 545 ft - Turn left
  5. 4 : mi 2.18 - alt. 499 ft - Crossing the D3
  6. 5 : mi 2.63 - alt. 515 ft - Junction
  7. 6 : mi 3.67 - alt. 659 ft - Crossing the D1
  8. 7 : mi 3.76 - alt. 699 ft - Crossroads. Return to the chapel
  9. 8 : mi 3.91 - alt. 738 ft - Chapelle de Crénénan
  10. 9 : mi 4.65 - alt. 600 ft - Crossroads
  11. S/E : mi 5.38 - alt. 423 ft - Car park near the large mill

Notes

A/ Access to the chapel
If visiting the chapel is part of your plans for the day, please check in good time that it will be or may be open; either by contacting Ploerdut Town Hall (0297394443) to obtain the keys; or by calling 0297516060 (information from the Guémene-sur-Scorff Tourist Office) ; or by calling 0604142005 (Robert’s number; he lives in the house near the chapel entrance). Robert may be at home: go through the gate and knock.
B/ When to go hiking? The trail includes stream crossings and sections near fields: it is best to undertake the hike in dry weather.
C/ Car park at the starting point
(S/E) There is a car park near the large mill at 22, Rue Joseph Lardic, 56160 Guémené.
Here is a street view of the car park http://bit.ly/2UHSb6y
D/ Private property
Do not stray from the paths, both for safety reasons and because you will be crossing private property; a sign at the point (4) reminds you of this rule; if you make a mistake, retrace your steps and take the correct path.
E/ Signposting, GPS
Although the path itself is not signposted, it often features yellow markings from the Meunier route and the Crénénan route, as well as the yellow and red markings of the GRP® SBO (Scorff, Blavet, Océan) route, which was inaugurated on 7 April 2023. The route presents no real difficulties in following it, apart from the section near the ancient Le Lannic megalith, which is, however, signposted. Inspections carried out in 2023 and 2024 confirm that the original route remains unchanged. Care is therefore advised shortly after the point (5), which lies on a Crénénan PR® trail.
F/ Heritage: a covered walkway destroyed?
If one consults the IGN map of the route, one can see the symbol for a ‘covered passage’ between points (5) and (6). A long-time local, consulted on site, has no recollection of this megalith. A search on 5 September 2024 proved unsuccessful in the following context: mown fields but areas difficult to access due to undergrowth, ferns and brambles. Nothing has therefore been done to make this megalith accessible. Remember the recommendation in D/: do not leave the path. In November 2024, whilst searching for “allée couverte du Lannic”, the page https://www.t4t35.fr/Megalithes/AfficheS... was found. This page, on a website run by enthusiasts, states: “Located in a wood, this 20-metre-long passageway has been ruined by quarrymen. It faces east and no longer has its covering slabs in place.”

G/ Photos You can view the photos available at https://www.zonerama.com/randovoyages/Al...
http://www.pictures-cloud.fr/album-c1a10...

H/ Response to a comment regarding dogs: the route does not present any particular hazards, but there are residential areas. The Chapel of Crénénan, in particular, is situated in a small hamlet. Whilst dog owners are responsible for their dogs and must keep them on a lead, parents must keep a close eye on their children.
https://www.village-justice.com/articles...
https://www.service-public.fr/particulie...

Worth a visit

You can combine this walk with a visit to Guémené-sur-Scorff, a ‘Cité de Caractère’ and the home of the andouille sausage.
https://www.tourismebretagne.com/destina...

The starting point is on the town’s walking tour route and is marked on the map. (https://www.cirkwi.com/fr/circuit/117730...)

During our walk, we first pass the Moulin Nicol on the opposite bank; its waterwheel still turns, thanks to water from a diversion canal. Here is an extract from a blog dedicated to Guémené-sur-Scorff, relating to the history of this mill.
http://tldrify.com/tkz

We will visit the Chapel of Crénénan, after stopping at the fountain (on the D1, on the right-hand side of the road as you head uphill). Both are listed as historic monuments
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapelle_N...
https://www.tourismepaysroimorvan.com/pr...
https://www.360images.fr/visites-virtuel...

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

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
iojcg
iojcg

Hello,
The issue of dogs without leads was discussed in the comments in 2020. Here is a very recent page providing further information
https://www.commentcamarche.net/maison/3....
It is worth noting the restrictive aspect (see the website), but also the other aspect:
"It is important to note that this rule applies only outside forest tracks. Roads, paths and marked trails, such as GR routes or walking paths, are considered forest tracks where dogs may be walked off-lead"

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iojcg
iojcg

Hello Emilie,
I’ve checked the length of the route recorded on Visorando: it is indeed the length stated. As you mention ‘several possible junctions’, perhaps you extended the route? Did you have a smartphone to track it? Also, did you visit the chapel (regarding access to the keys)?
See you soon

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Tanguy emilie
Tanguy emilie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the sunshine amidst the autumn colours. The ground was (very) wet in places. About two or three kilometres longer than stated. Make sure you follow the yellow markings closely as you head up towards Crénénan Chapel. There are several possible junctions. Thanks to those who created this route.

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iojcg
iojcg

In reply to Gus,

On reflection, however, Guémené-sur-Scorff did indeed leave me wondering about an ‘allée couverte’.
My hike description doesn’t mention it. I looked at the IGN map and indeed, between points 5 and 6, there is the corresponding symbol https://imgur.com/a/BtLGxOa
This area strikes me more as one where the route can be tricky to follow due to the weather conditions and the time of year. I certainly looked for this megalith but couldn’t find it.

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iojcg
iojcg

In reply to Gus

The description mentions a forest track on the way back from the chapel towards Guémené-sur-Scorff – a track through the woods that you can’t miss if you stay on the route.
https://www.service-public.fr/particulie...
This lane struck me as imposing, given its width within the forest. I couldn’t find the term ‘covered lane’ in the description
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/All%C3%A9e...
Have a nice day

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Gus le boulanger
Gus le boulanger

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It’s easy, though there’s a covered walkway mentioned that I couldn’t find

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Bosseau Alain
Bosseau Alain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through woods featuring some truly remarkable trees

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iojcg
iojcg

Hello,
I had no trouble getting in touch with the owner a year ago. However, an owner living in a remote area will no doubt tend to let his dogs run free from time to time. The chapel, to which the owner has the keys, is situated amongst a few houses.
It seems to me that access to chapels is increasingly dependent on finding the keys.
In short, we must seek to reconcile conflicting requirements that do not always align.
That said, the chapel is well worth a visit.

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Arnaud_Brigitte
Arnaud_Brigitte

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, but be careful near the chapel. There were two unmuzzled, off-leash dogs of the Malinois breed behaving aggressively, accompanied by an irresponsible owner. Do not go near this chapel with children or pets!

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ninou56
ninou56
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely, easy hike in the land of the andouille. After our morning’s exertions, we treated ourselves to a well-deserved lunch break with some “andouille from Guémené and mashed potatoes” – a real treat, especially as it started to rain towards the end of the morning.

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henri57
henri57 ★
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Hello,

As if by magic, the technical details now contain information that no longer shocks me. Even the journey time has become accurate

In the meantime, I’ve run another calculation for this hike

I didn’t even have to press the button indicated, although I did recognise it

Now you’ll be able to do this for all your hikes

See you soon

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iojcg
iojcg
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Hello,

As if by magic, the technical specifications now contain information that no longer shocks me. Even the journey time has become reasonable
I didn’t even have to press the button indicated, though I did recognise it

Thank you and have a good day

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henri57
henri57 ★
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Hello,

@iojcg

I have some doubts about how the altimeter works. The readings for the positive and negative elevation changes on the three routes recorded on Visorando in Ploerdut for this hike vary considerably – let’s say from one figure to double that. I’ll take a closer look at the altimeter readings when I get the chance.

You can use the calculator on the Visorando website.

How?

In your account, click on the relevant hike, then:

Actions ==> Recalculate Altitudes and the system will recalculate the altitude, the elevation gain (+) and the elevation loss (-).

That’s all

See you soon

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iojcg
iojcg
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Hello,

Thank you for your reply

A/ I have edited and saved the route

B/ The technical details remain. I have some doubts about how the altimeter works. The figures for the positive and negative elevation changes for the three routes saved on Visorando in Ploerdut for this hike vary considerably – let’s say from one figure to double that. I’ll take a closer look at the altimeter readings when I get the chance.

C/ Furthermore, I have noted that the difficulty rating for the route at Grand Bois also corresponds to the maximum difference between the most likely Crénénan route and the purple line on the IGN map in this area.
http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/1236...
I’ll bear this in mind and do the route in the opposite direction next time.

D/ I’m interested in heritage. I found the process for recording a point in the Visorando app more user-friendly than in others. However, using Visorando for a hike may not necessarily result in the publication of a route:
- it takes a certain amount of time to get to know an area, and therefore to adopt the optimal route
- Visorando has adopted a recording method (1 point per kilometre), consistent with a ‘hardcore’ hike, which is not the same as a heritage walk (points of interest are where they are and vary in density)

Have a good day

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grandin
grandin ★
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iojcg

You can also edit your route yourself by going to "Action" then "Edit Route"
A simple click on the route or "Menu" > "Route Tools" > "Edit" will bring up all the saved waypoints
You can then move them around as you like, delete them or add more using your mouse
Finally, don’t forget to select “Menu” then “Save”
In the window that appears, click on "Describe the route..." to return to the description entry, then click on "Save" at the bottom

You can practise on another route first, but it’s really simple to do and very useful

don’t hesitate to ask if you have any further questions

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