The Kergoat route via Locronan

Countryside route along sunken paths connecting Kergoat Chapel to the town of Locronan and back along the Forêt du Duc.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.90 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 430 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 417 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 459 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 266 ft

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Description of the walk

Car park under the trees near Kergoat Chapel.

(S/E) Walk round the chapel, crossing the D7 with care, and follow the Plonévez-Porzay road opposite. At the first three-way junction, turn right towards Kergadoret–Ty Moal. Continue along this wide path which runs alongside a small wood on the right.

(1) Turn left onto a grassy path that runs alongside fields and meadows. Follow it until it joins a small road at Kerhoën Farm. Follow this road to the left.

(2) At the next junction (cross on the right), cross the D61, follow it for a few metres to the left and turn right to follow a wide path. Continue along this long straight stretch. At the large Kernévez farm, turn right to join the road towards Trébalo. Follow it and cross a small bridge.

(3) Just after this bridge, turn left by the old farm buildings and continue along a sunken track which climbs up to join a small road. Turn left, then right at a place called Le Créac’h.

(4) Walk past the new houses and continue along the Créac’h track, which joins a road at a cross. Carry on straight ahead.

(5) Cross the D63 (take care) and continue along the path between the fields, which joins a road at a new cross.

(6) Turn left and follow the road which descends southwards then climbs again. At the D63, turn right onto the grassy path, go through a tunnel to cross the road. At the exit, ignore the path that continues straight on and turn right towards Rue Moal; follow this road uphill to reach the Chapelle de Bonne Nouvelle on the right: the perfect spot for a break.

(7) Return to Rue Moal and take the first path on the left, cross a road and continue straight ahead.

(8) At the crossroads, on Chemin de Kervellic, turn right, then left onto the road leading down towards the D7. Cross it carefully and continue along the path which leads to the hamlet of Le Styvel.

(9) Turn right and follow the path that goes round the hamlet known as Le Ménec. Turn left towards Kervavarn

(10) At the farm, turn right onto the small road and follow it towards Park David. Walk past the house and continue towards Bourland. Pass this farm and follow the path which joins the D7 at a picnic area.

(12) Cross the road (take care) and continue along the wide, stony track that runs alongside the Bois du Duc. Pass the grounds of a landscape gardener and his sculpted shrubs and carry on. On your right, there is a signpost indicating the Fontaine de Kergoat.

(12) Shortly afterwards, turn left and, at the end of the path, turn left then right to join the D7 at the entrance to Kergoat.
Turn right to return to the large wooded area, the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 427 ft - Car park near Kergoat Chapel
  2. 1 : mi 0.56 - alt. 367 ft - Grassy path on the left
  3. 2 : mi 1.3 - alt. 358 ft - Junction with the D7
  4. 3 : mi 2.1 - alt. 295 ft - Turn left after the bridge
  5. 4 : mi 2.32 - alt. 394 ft - Le Créac'h
  6. 5 : mi 2.81 - alt. 348 ft - Crossing the D63
  7. 6 : mi 3.14 - alt. 308 ft - Croaz Toyout
  8. 7 : mi 3.7 - alt. 404 ft - Chapelle de la Bonne Nouvelle
  9. 8 : mi 3.93 - alt. 417 ft - Kervellic Path
  10. 9 : mi 4.27 - alt. 374 ft - A place known as Le Styvel
  11. 10 : mi 4.78 - alt. 417 ft - Turn right at Kervarvarn
  12. 11 : mi 5.56 - alt. 384 ft - Crossing the D7
  13. 12 : mi 6.26 - alt. 400 ft - Turn left towards Penfrout
  14. S/E : mi 6.9 - alt. 427 ft - Car park near Kergoat Chapel

Notes

Toilets at the start of the walk, inside the cemetery grounds.
Best time of year: summer (plenty of shade) or early autumn.
Best avoided in winter.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
crisg29
crisg29

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We took advantage of the beautiful weather on Sunday to go on this hike, which turned out to be a disaster. Right from the start, we got lost at point No. 1. We couldn't find the famous grassy path on the left that we were supposed to follow to the Kernoën farm.
So we had to create our own hike, which we did. As I knew the area a little, we managed to find the original route at point 8.

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sylvinette29
sylvinette29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk and beautiful countryside between Kergoat and Locronan, where we stopped for a break.
Last Saturday with friends.
Great and easy with Visorando. Thank you, Mr. Floch.
Sylvie

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Good evening,
I have just done this route again with some members of my walking group who enjoyed it.
I modified my route slightly between (7) and (9).

When it was first created, passing through Le Ménec was not a problem because the farm was no longer occupied.
Since then, the buildings have been restored and, of course, it is no longer possible to pass through.

Good news: the two aggressive dogs just before the end of the route were not there today: a one-off or a permanent change? We shall see.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your comment.

When I planned this route, I didn't have any problems.
You can bypass this farm by taking a detour via Styvel.
I plan to do it again with my walking group and will be able to see for myself when I'm there.
If there are any problems, I will modify my route and the description.

Best regards and all the best on Visoarndo.

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mariemarche
mariemarche

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk in exceptional weather for February; a nice climb to reach Locronan!
I wonder if you can still cross the courtyard of the Ménec farm (8): Yellow Cross?

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your comment.
I've been there several times and it's true that those two big dogs are impressive.
We're glad they're securely tied up.
Even when someone is present, no effort is made to calm the dogs down, which is unpleasant, especially since the passageway is not private.

Kind regards.

FLOCH (Moderator)

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oriane2g
oriane2g
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A superb hike along dirt tracks and small roads where you're more likely to encounter a rabbit than a car. Beautiful panoramic views in places, a splendid approach to Locronan where you can stop for a break. You approach the town discovering its heritage and leave without feeling like you've returned to the present century. In addition, several gardens with farm animals make the route lively and enjoyable. Be careful, however, when you reach the landscaper's, as two large, aggressive dogs react as if you were going to steal their food, but fortunately they are tied up.

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