Along the Léguer towpath

At high tide, the Léguer reaches its maximum level. The landscape is then truly beautiful, provided the sun is shining. The green of the trees is reflected among the boats on the blue water.
At low tide, the landscape is different and the bottom of the Léguer, which is sometimes muddy, gives this coastal river a different appearance.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.61 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 137 m
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    Descent: - 137 m

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    Highest point: 103 m
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    Lowest point: -5 m

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Description of the walk

Car park: Quai de la Corderie (extension of Quai Maréchal Joffre: straight ahead at the traffic lights coming from the town centre; turn right if coming from Perros-Guirec or Trébeurden).

(S/E) Head north along the Quai.
After 150 metres, turn right and follow the Côte de Croaz ar Baladen.

Red and whiteGR®34Amarkings

(1) Turn left onto Rue de Roz an Dour, then after 50 metres, take the first street on the right towards Roz an Dour.
The street continues as a path: Hent Kroaz ar Baladenn.
Ignore a small staircase on the right and continue along the path. The path ends at a barrier. Cross the street and continue straight ahead.

(2) Just after the barrier, turn left. Go through a second barrier and follow Rue F. Mistral.
At the end, turn left onto Rue Paul Claudel.
In a left-hand bend, take the path on the right. Turn left onto the second path to cross the stream. Go up the stairs.

(3) Continue straight ahead (west). Continue on the left at Kervouric, then take the path at the end of the street (north-west at the start).
At the end, turn right, then after 100 metres, continue to the left. You will pass behind the Saint-Nicodème Chapel (see below).
When you reach Poull Du, take the street to the right.

(4) Off the route: turning right for a 2x150m round trip allows you to see the Saint-Nicodème Chapel.
Turn left. Continue along this road until you reach the crossroads with a small calvary on the left.
Turn right and head north.

(5) Please note that the Route de Beg Léguer is quite busy. Stay on the hard shoulder.
Turn left. After 300m, turn right onto the first path and continue on the left.

(6) Follow Route du Krec'h towards Crec'H Goulifern and continue to the crossroads.

No markings

(7) TheGR®34Aturns right. Leave it by turning left onto Chemin du Kerlan.
Return to Route de Beg Léguer. Cross and continue almost opposite, slightly to the left along Chemin de Krec'h an Devet: signposted just behind the bus shelter.

(8) At the end of the path, turn right, then left after 100 metres onto Chemin de Krec'h an Tarou.
The path leads to a viewpoint (panoramic view of the Baie de la Vierge and the Pointe du Yaudet).
Descend via a small path on the right marked with yellow arrows.
Please note thatthe descent is very steep.

Red and white markings forthe GR®34

(9) Turn left onto Chemin du Beg Hent. At the fork, take the right-hand path. Continue along Chemin de Halage.
Continue along this path alongside the Léguer for several kilometres to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. -5 m - Quai de la Corderie car park - Léguer (le)
  2. 1 : km 0.27 - alt. 16 m - Turn left onto the GR34A
  3. 2 : km 1.01 - alt. 64 m - Turn left after the barrier.
  4. 3 : km 1.8 - alt. 56 m - At the top of the stairs, opposite
  5. 4 : km 2.77 - alt. 86 m - Road on the left
  6. 5 : km 3.95 - alt. 86 m - Road on the left
  7. 6 : km 4.5 - alt. 100 m - Road opposite, slightly to the right
  8. 7 : km 5.3 - alt. 94 m - Road on the left (GR34A on the right)
  9. 8 : km 6.39 - alt. 77 m - Road on the right (Calvary on the right)
  10. 9 : km 7.04 - alt. 35 m - Road on the left
  11. S/E : km 12.61 - alt. -5 m - Quai de la Corderie car park - Léguer (le)

Notes

On the way there, follow theGR®34Afrom (1) to (7).
At (7), turn left to reach the Léguer at (9).
At (9), turn left and follow the towpath.

Worth a visit

Saint-Nicodème Chapel

Brélévenez and its steps

The Fountain of the Five Wounds in Servel

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Nathaliev
Nathaliev

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Excellent in every respect

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véro 14
véro 14

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Set off towards the houses at the start of the hike. There is a slight doubt as we are also at the start of the GR towpath along the Léguer. But before enjoying the walk along this path, what a lovely surprise to have a view from up high.

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Marchyann
Marchyann

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Completed two days after Yaudet, opposite.
An easier hike along the towpath, but a little monotonous.

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Chauffeur35
Chauffeur35

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start of the route lacks markings and is marked in yellow. The red and white markings reappear when you return to the towpath.

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kermariasulard22
kermariasulard22

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Very pleasant, the Thursday members are wonderful, with a sunny day, a long hike that is not very difficult and can be done by beginners. Guy

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Malyse56
Malyse56

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful route, though a bit monotonous along the Leguer because it is a bit too long. However, this does allow you to observe the many species of birds.

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nokin14
nokin14

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The return trip along the towpath is a bit monotonous, so try walking along the Léguer at high tide, as the scenery should be more interesting.

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Raykvisio
Raykvisio

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

Excellent route

Thanks to Visorandonneur

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Géraud de BOISSET
Géraud de BOISSET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful walk taken one morning at high tide. The first part is not particularly interesting, apart from the pretty Saint Nicodème chapel and a few beautiful sunken paths. However, the return trip along the Leguer offers magnificent views along a very wild river. Until you reach Lannion, you will see virtually no houses, only wooded slopes with foliage sloping down to the water's edge. Truly magnificent.
The route is very well signposted on both the outward and return journeys thanks to the GR 34 & 34A. The only section off the GR from Kerfez to Crec'h an Taro is well marked in yellow. Please note that from the viewpoint at Le Yaudet, the small path leading down the steep slope to the Leguer towpath is poorly maintained. The entrance in particular may appear to be blocked.

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Véronique N.
Véronique N.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy hike with clear directions so you won't get lost
We did it at low tide, but it must be prettier at high tide, especially on the way back along the Léguer.
No particular difficulties, pleasant scenery and it took us 3 hours, but we walk quite fast, especially when there aren't too many hills ^^
There is only one slightly more "difficult" section: the descent to the towpath is quite steep, so it's best to have a walking stick to avoid slipping.

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