The Bois de Ruminion in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier

On this short family walk, you’ll enjoy the ruins of the medieval castle destroyed by the King of France after Brittany lost its independence at the Battle of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier. Only the side facing France remains....

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.90 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 22 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 22 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 119 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 91 m

Description of the walk

Park on the Place de la Mairie in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier.

(S) With your back to the car park, take Rue Heurtault straight ahead to Place Alexandre Veillard.

(1) Turn left, walk along the square and take the narrow lane to the right of the church. Turn right onto Chemin des Douves. At the next junction, veer left and continue straight on, heading down towards Le Pissot until you reach the covered wash house.

(2) Take the small path before the wash house which leads into the Ruminion woods. Follow this path which runs along the edge of the woods and then crosses through them. Join the small road and turn right onto it. Pass Bel-Air and continue straight on to the junction after the cross.

(3) Turn left, then left again. At the wayside shrine, take the road on the right. Opposite the cemetery, enter the car park and cross the Bel Air complex (village hall, cinema and theatre). Head down the path towards the lake. Turn right to follow the lakeside and join the road. Turn left towards the castle ruins and its keep. You can admire this historic site.

(4) Turn left onto the path that goes round the pond to the campsite and continues along Rue de l’Étang. Turn right to admire the small botanical garden next to it. Head to Place de l’Église via Rue Cottin.

(1) Turn left onto Rue Heurtault and head back to Place de la Mairie, where the car park is located.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 113 m - Place de la Mairie in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier
  2. 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 110 m - On the left, Place Alexandre Veillard
  3. 2 : km 0.64 - alt. 91 m - On the right, path before the wash house
  4. 3 : km 2.48 - alt. 111 m - On the left, the road after the wayside shrine
  5. 4 : km 3.32 - alt. 106 m - Ruins of the keep
  6. S/E : km 3.9 - alt. 113 m - Place de la Mairie in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier

Notes

A family hike requiring no special equipment.
Camping.
All types of catering.
Pond and stream.

Worth a visit

Castle ruins and keep
a pretty covered wash house, views of the countryside, a lovely pond, the church and a fitness trail for those who’re interested...

When it comes to dining, from takeaway pizza to a gourmet restaurant, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
PhilEma
PhilEma

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk – perfect for the whole family!!!

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cloua
cloua

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk.

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agoarant
agoarant

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The ruins of the castle, a lovely wooded area, then a path with views out over the countryside. A pleasant little walk.

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StephBel
StephBel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

The perfect place to visit with children. Magnificent granite boulders.

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