The Kerfiat loop via Port Neuf and Kervaliou beach

This is one of my favourite walks near the town of Cléder. It comprises two circular routes, each starting on theGR® 34 which follows the coast. It is impossible to go wrong on these sections of the route. In the second part of these circular routes, the path rejoins the starting point via the inland route. This shortens the walk. For those who prefer to return along the coast, simply retrace your steps.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.35 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 7 m
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    Descent: - 9 m

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    Highest point: 18 m
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    Lowest point: 6 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Cléder (29233)
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    Start/End: N 48.693179° / W 4.106799°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0515ET
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Description of the walk

Head to the car park at Kerradennec beach, also known locally as Groac’h Zu.

(S/E) From the far end of the car park, head east along the path slightly to the left that follows the coast as closely as possible (GR®34). Once you’re on the path, Kerradennec beach lies below you. At the far end of the beach, you’ll spot a large rock with a shape that, to me, looks like a seahorse. Others might see a horse’s head. It’s up to you to make up your own mind.
A little further on, towards the interior, there is a huge rock. Could it be Pluto, Mickey’s friend?

(1) The path continues along Tévenn Braz Bay to the headland of the same name, still lined with evocatively shaped boulders. At the tip of this headland stands a huge mass of rocks known as “An Holen”. It looks like a head pulling a face..

(2) After rounding the tip of the headland, the Rocher du Singe comes into view. Continue along the path which leads to Anse de Port Neuf.

(3) Cross the tarmac road that leads onto the private property and continue along the path beside the cove.

(4) Leave theGR®34(which enters private property) by turning right onto the path until you reach an asphalt road, which you take to the right towards the hamlet of Kerfiat.

(5) At the entrance to the hamlet, turn left along a garden featuring a large conifer known as the ‘monkey’s despair’. The path continues through the fields and returns to the starting point.

(S/E) Continue the route, this time taking the coastal path westwards from Kerradenec beach, following theGR®34once again. Simply follow the coast to Kervaliou beach.

(6) Just after passing under an anti-caravan gate, turn left inland, leaving theGR® behind, and head for the road leading to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 11 m - Kerradenec beach car park
  2. 1 : km 0.61 - alt. 11 m - Tévenn Braz Bay
  3. 2 : km 1.52 - alt. 17 m - Monkey Rock
  4. 3 : km 2.07 - alt. 12 m - House
  5. 4 : km 2.36 - alt. 9 m - Junction off the GR
  6. 5 : km 3.11 - alt. 16 m - Hamlet of Kerfiat
  7. 6 : km 4.6 - alt. 8 m - Anti-caravan barrier
  8. S/E : km 5.34 - alt. 9 m - Kerradenec beach car park

Worth a visit

A few benches are placed at intervals along the customs officers’ path. This route is dotted with rocks of evocative shapes, so everyone is free to see what they imagine.

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

4.4 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

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

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route and very accessible. Make sure you read the instructions carefully, as there are very few signposts. I’d recommend it to everyone.

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Lavision
Lavision
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Someone has added a comment stating that they received a complaint from a property owner about having used a private access road. As the creator of this route, I can assure you that the route stays entirely off private property. This hiker must have taken a wrong turn on the route, most likely at point 4, where you are supposed to turn right to walk alongside the only property outside the village that lies near the route.

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Lavision
Lavision

Well done – that’s exactly how I see the best way to make use of the walks suggested on the Visirando website: adapting the routes to our fitness levels and interests. When it comes to a walk, all factors are important (distance, difficulty, weather, fitness level and duration)

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Lavision
Lavision

Thank you for your comment. I agree with you. The inland route isn’t particularly interesting. Its sole purpose is to shorten the journey, as I’m always looking to make travel easier for people with physical limitations – which my wife and I fall into, given our age.

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saintféliçien
saintféliçien

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, partly along the coastal path, with stunning seascapes (rising tide and a fairly high tidal range, with some magnificent waves). However, further inland the path is extremely muddy (it’s been raining for four months…). In wet weather, it’s best to stick to the coastal path for both the outward and return journeys.

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Garoliv33
Garoliv33
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A short, very pleasant and easy route with lovely views of the sea and the uniquely shaped rocks.

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Françoise.t
Françoise.t
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful coastline.

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MADOLEON29
MADOLEON29
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We combined two walks to make up a 10-kilometre route; with sunshine and autumn warmth, it was a lovely day.

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