The banks of the Frémur from Saint-Briac-sur-Mer

The Frémur estuary has two different aspects: the right bank is lined with mudflats and polders, which provide refuge for many species of birds during migration. The path is lined with hedges and undergrowth, providing a cool environment for walking.
The left bank is sandy, ideal for beach games in summer. It is also where boats moor. There is a beautiful view of the Roche-Good tide mill, nestled at the end of the estuary.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.26 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 32 m
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    Descent: - 33 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 28 m
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    Lowest point: -5 m

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Description of the walk

Coming from Saint-Briac-sur-Mer or Dinard, park in the car park at the foot of the Pont du Frémur bridge.

(S/E) Cross the road to join the path, the entrance to which is marked by a chicane. The route is marked with yellow signs. The path follows the water's edge, crosses a small road, then passes along a campsite at the end of a cove (it is possible to cross it, but depending on the time of year, it may be muddy). It ends at the Roche-Good mill.

(1) Take the road uphill and, at the crossroads, turn right onto the D3 (you will see the windmill at Bellevue).

(2) After passing the windmill, leave the D3 on the right and take the grassy path that descends to a crossroads (signposted).

(3) Take the path on the right which leads to the left bank of the Frémur and continue to a crossroads.

(4) Turn right towards the hamlet of Doitelle.

(5) Leave the pretty thatched cottage on your left and continue along the path to return to the riverbank and the view of the Roche-Good mill. Follow the riverbank.

(6) Leave the shore via the road that leads to the isolated house; it comes out at a place called Ville Gatorge on Rue de la Chambre. Turn right. After 50 metres, take the grassy path next to the first house on your right (at high tide, continue along Rue de la Chambre to reach Rue du Général de Gaulle, which will take you back to the starting point).

After 100 metres, the grassy path leads to a group of houses. At number 6, turn right. The street turns into a grassy path that leads to the shore.
Walk along the sandy shore towards Plage le Rieul (old shipwrecks).

(7) After 300 m, leave the shore via the wooden steps on the left (signposted). The path turns right and leads to Rue du Général de Gaulle. The Pont du Frémur bridge is 200 m away on the right. Walk along it to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 14 m - Pont du Frémur bridge, right bank
  2. 1 : km 2.27 - alt. 8 m - Roche-Good Mill
  3. 2 : km 2.74 - alt. 26 m - Grassy path
  4. 3 : km 3.68 - alt. 7 m - Turn off towards the - Frémur (cours d'eau)
  5. 4 : km 4.31 - alt. 7 m - Turn-off towards Doitelle
  6. 5 : km 4.73 - alt. 6 m - Thatched cottage
  7. 6 : km 5.55 - alt. 7 m - Turn off towards the isolated house
  8. 7 : km 7.29 - alt. 8 m - Stairs on the shore
  9. S/E : km 8.25 - alt. 13 m - Pont du Frémur bridge, right bank

Notes

Take into account the tide times and coefficients to complete the route safely.

Worth a visit

From the left bank, at the level of the dyke, you get a better view of the old Roche-Good Mill, built in granite in the 19th century on the foundations of a previous structure destroyed in the 18th century. It has been converted into a private residence. It is backed by a dyke closing off the estuary.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
GOGO
GOGO
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, with no difficulty or elevation gain, shade and sunshine, and pleasant scenery.
OBSERVATION: no issues. There seems to be some confusion between the left bank and the right bank in the description.

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Guillaume08
Guillaume08

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : No

Easy and pleasant hike, very little walking on the road. Little elevation gain.
At present, some sections are very muddy, so wear high-top, waterproof shoes.

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babette91
babette91

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

family walk accessible to all, with lovely views of Frémur

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Nadouce08
Nadouce08

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely walk.
Pleasant alternation of shade and sun

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Joom
Joom

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with no difficulty, neither to follow nor to walk. Alternating shade and sun, ideal on this hot August day. Very few people on the trail this Sunday. For foodies like me, you'll find lots of blackberries. A beautiful day in beautiful seaside scenery, thank you.

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corsirando
corsirando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The path was easy to follow, with a little mud but largely passable, even near Rieul.
Pleasant, with a variety of landscapes.

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annie guyomard
annie guyomard

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a shame you can't cross at the mill!

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Nijean
Nijean

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant and varied route.

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philrandovilaine
philrandovilaine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Taken during a low-coefficient rising tide (see below), on a slightly grey pre-winter morning, with only the countless barnacle geese that gather there for company, this walk was peaceful and soothing. On either side of the Roche Good mill, which dominates the landscape, you can see two aspects of the Frémur estuary: a wide expanse where the mudflats disappear with the rising water, and a regularly mowed marsh, where the river flows peacefully. And all around, there is almost untouched nature, dotted with just a few heritage buildings.
The only downside is that when you approach Le Rieul via the beach on the left bank, you don't need a high tidal coefficient to be forced to turn back or take off your shoes to cross the last point. We made it just in time at mid-tide with a coefficient of 60.

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fenlabuche
fenlabuche

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, but best done in good weather as it can sometimes be a bit muddy. Nice scenery.

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agnesduquenne
agnesduquenne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hiking with stunning scenery

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agnesduquenne
agnesduquenne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Truly stunning landscapes👍👍👍

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rtaji
rtaji
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello,
A very beautiful hike, mainly inland and fairly shaded in hot weather.
Be sure to visit "Plage de la Cerisaie" and admire the beautiful view from this small, clean beach—it's well worth it. It's on the way back, just before crossing the Frémur bridge (on the left, below), you have to go down some steps.
Enjoy your walk!

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