The Devil's Bridge over the Aber Wrac'h

A truly exceptional route along the banks of the Aber Wrac'h, surrounded by herons and egrets. Granite boulders rise out of the ground and oak trees cling to the small cliffs of brownish-yellow silt. Be careful, this scenery has to be earned as the bank is very muddy and slippery. Be sure to wear waterproof shoes or boots and bring walking sticks to avoid slipping. Check the tide times carefully and plan to set off two hours before high tide. As a guide, it took us 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the Devil's Bridge.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.87 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 63 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 58 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 55 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1 m

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Description of the walk

Park on the left-hand side of the road in the bend just after the small bridge at Anse de Loguivi.

(S/E) Take the very narrow path that descends towards the shore of the cove. You will soon reach the confluence of the cove and the river. Opposite you is the new Pont de Paluden bridge. Turn left to follow the riverbank. The small silt cliffs slope downwards, with oak trees growing right down to the water's edge. Continue slowly, looking for the best route between the granite boulders and the wetter areas. Admire the birds and beaches. In the distance, upstream, you will see the Pont Krac'h submersible bridge, known as the Devil's Bridge.

(1) Take the sunken path that climbs to the left along a pine grove. (If you miss this junction, don't worry, just continue straight ahead along the bank to the bridge.) Pass the ruins of a farm and you will reach a junction.

(2) Turn right onto the path that descends to the river: you will see the Devil's Bridge. Cross it to see the medieval cross on the opposite bank and read the sign explaining the legend of the miller's pact with the devil. The bridge was restored in 2008.

(3) Retrace your steps.

(2) Turn right, walk past a car park and go up the tarmac road on the left to the Chapel of Prad-Paul. This small building has two outdoor fountains, one inside, a wash house and a stele from the Iron Age.

(4) Continue along the road until you reach a fork.

(5) Turn right towards Kerriec. Go up the road and turn left at the crossroads. The road turns right as it crosses a cultivated area. You will reach the top and then descend towards a wooded area. Go through a hairpin bend.

(6) Let the road cross the valley and take the small road that goes up to the left. Pass an old wash house.

(7) Before the houses of Kermoyen, turn right onto a grassy path. Descend along a hedge, then into a beautiful beech forest. The path leads to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Parking after a small bridge - Aber-Wrac'h (fleuve) à finaliser
  2. 1 : km 2.32 - alt. 4 m - Exit from the riverbank
  3. 2 : km 2.49 - alt. 25 m - Path to the bridge
  4. 3 : km 2.74 - alt. 3 m - Pont Krac'h ou Pont du Diable
  5. 4 : km 3.4 - alt. 28 m - Chapelle Saint-Paul-Aurélien (Plougerneau)
  6. 5 : km 3.87 - alt. 39 m - Fork
  7. 6 : km 4.97 - alt. 23 m - Fork
  8. 7 : km 5.21 - alt. 47 m - Grassy path
  9. S/E : km 5.87 - alt. 7 m - Parking after a small bridge - Aber-Wrac'h (fleuve) à finaliser

Notes

Half of the route is through the mud of the river. The section of tarmac road, often criticised by hikers, is welcome this time as it allows for easy and fast walking.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
FabH
FabH

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the rain, but I hadn't checked the tide times so I got stuck (I couldn't go any further and the Devil's Bridge was covered). Be careful on the coast, as it's quite difficult to get back inland. I'll be much more careful now, but otherwise the scenery and being by the water were really lovely. Thank you.

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