Paimpol walks

From the port of Paimpol, once famous as the departure point for the Grand Cod Fishery with the Terre-Neuvas, and now known for its "Sailors' Songs" festival, we set off for Pointe de l'Arcouest, where the pier for the Île de Bréhat is located, and then on to Loguivy-de-la-Mer. We leave the shores of the English Channel for the mouth of the Trieux. Finally, after crossing the Pointe, we return to Paimpol to explore its pedestrianised streets.

A walk between the sea and the forest offering a wide variety of geographical and historical points of interest: a route along the Trieux beach, a stop at Traounez Manor (a key location in the Seznec affair) and, to finish, the blue Frynaudour viaduct. A circular walk, returning by TER.

In Breton, "glaz" refers to a colour found in natural elements, between blue, green and grey. It accompanies us on this route. The grey of the granite houses at the start and the mudflats at low tide. The blue-green of the bay, depending on the weather and the tides, which can be admired from the Kerroc'h tower. After Paimpol, the seaside town, comes Paimpol, the vegetable garden. The green-grey of the cabbage and artichoke fields. The little paths take us back to the old town where we can stroll, refresh ourselves or enjoy a crêpe.

During the Meeting of Styles (MOS), 82 international graffiti artists spent three days showcasing their talents on the walls of a block of flats, a secondary school and a shop. This route allows you to discover their work. It also passes through part of Paimpol’s old town, skirts the harbour and leads to Paimpol beach and its seawater swimming pool: Tossen beach. The return to the starting point follows the bay and takes you through the locks

This hike is worth doing in any season, given the rich heritage you will encounter. It is even better in spring and summer when the coastline is particularly flowery (agapanthus, hydrangeas, etc.).

This hike offers fabulous scenery from start to finish, with some particularly remarkable viewpoints. Requires two vehicles, one in the small car park at the start of Kerpalud, the other at the port of Loguivy de la Mer. Otherwise, return via country roads and an additional 4 km. The path is accessible in all seasons but requires a good level of fitness due to the five climbs involved.

After leaving the town of Paimpol, you’ll head down through the fields to the mouth of the Trieux, opposite the port of Lézardrieux. A walk along the edge of what is effectively a lake at high tide awaits you at the Ledano. Finally, a long climb through the Plounez countryside will take you back to Paimpol. This route combines the agricultural and coastal landscapes typical of this corner of the Goëlo.

A walk along the Ruisseau du Correc that will take you from Beauport Abbey to the village of Kerfot. You will walk almost exclusively through woodland on wide paths. Best undertaken between May and October, as some paths may be muddy in winter and early spring.

This walk takes you along beautiful sunken paths lined with embankment walls to the heights of Beauport Abbey, where you can discover the deciduous and coniferous woods that dominate the site. You then descend towards the abbey, which you can see from the reed bed accessible via a walkway on stilts. You then reach Cruckin Island via the dyke and salt meadows. From there, you have a superb view of Guilben Point, Saint-Riom Island and the Mez Goëlo Islands.

This is an easy hike. Running along the shore, it offers breathtaking views of Beauport and Paimpol bays.

A short route through the countryside from Paimpol to Plounez, a former commune now part of this port made famous by Pierre Loti’s novel “The Fisherman of Iceland”.Beautiful views of the Trieux downstream from Lézardrieux, not to mention the lovely Chapel of Notre-Dame de Kergrist.The route crosses the railway line of the “La Vapeur du Trieux” tourist train in two places.

This typical Goëlo landscape perfectly blends land and sea. From the heights of its rich agricultural land (cauliflowers, artichokes, potatoes, etc.), you’ll enjoy a sweeping view of the Trieux estuary with the port and the Lézardrieux bridge, then you’ll walk close to the water between the (6) and the (7).

A long walk from port to port around Ploubazlanec, the bustle of Paimpol harbour, the peaceful tranquillity of Loguivy, the departure for Bréhat from the Arcouest pier and the oyster beds at Porz Even.

A short, easy walk suitable for families.

Loop along part of the Trieux river towards the sea and back through the countryside.

Explore the Plourivo countryside, with its charming little valleys through the woodland in a quiet part of the village.

An easy walk along the water’s edge through a landscape typical of Goëlo. Half the route follows the banks of the Ria du Trieux, which is flooded by the sea with the tides.In the second part, you’ll walk through fields of vegetables (artichokes, cauliflowers, potatoes...) – crops that are emblematic of this rich agricultural region.Please note that parts of this route may be impassable during high tides.

A walk through the countryside for the whole family. Follow the white signs. Just outside Plourivoù, the trail winds through the fields, across the meadows, and along the green pastures. This walk takes you along country lanes. You’ll cross the Plourivoù countryside through green valleys, following the streams of Canon and Quinic. Around the3 km mark, on the left, you’ll see the Saint-Ambroise chapel. Do feel free to leave the circular route to explore it. Parts of the route can be muddy at certain times of the year, particularly before and after the Allée des Chevreuils. Large puddles will force you to walk along the embankments. At the Georges Kerbellec rest area, you can take the Pont Min botanical trail for a 1.5 km detour.

This lovely circular walk offers beautiful views of Paimpol Cove and its rocks, then at Pointe de Minard, a stunning view of the Plouha cliffs. You can admire the beautifully restored Craca Mill, the pretty Port de Port Lazo where you can stroll along the beach and, further on, enjoy free access to the statue park. The famous Porz Donan steps will take you to Pointe de Minard. The return journey will take you from hamlet to hamlet along paths that are often agricultural and through very wild valleys.

From the small tourist harbour at Lézardieux, come and explore the Trieux estuary, which is navigable as far as Pontrieux. Here you’ll find the lights that guide night-time navigation on the river, as well as an unobstructed view towards the Île de Bréhat. On the return journey inland, two small chapels line the route.

Lézardrieux is situated on the left bank of the Trieux estuary, which, together with the Jaudy, forms the Pleubian peninsula. This extends into the English Channel via the Sillon de Talbert. Furthermore, with the town of Tréguier to the west, Pontrieux to the south and Paimpol to the east, Lézardrieux is the ideal base from which to explore this part of the Trégor region, close to the Île de Bréhat. This route allows you to discover the Trieux with its lighthouses as well as the Chapel of Kermaria.

Second part of the Trieux estuary, starting from its mouth near Loguivy.

Loguivy de la Mer is a fishing village once renowned for blue lobster fishing. This loop will take you from the tranquil Gouern Bay to the peaceful and famous Launay Bay, known as "Sorbonne beach", to the Pointe de l'Arcouest, the landing stage for the island of Bréhat. You will enjoy splendid panoramic views of the Bréhat Archipelago.

This route offers beautiful panoramic views of the mouth of the Trieux, Bréhat, Île Saint-Riom, Pointe de Bilfot, and the entire coastline from Pointe de Guilben to Paimpol Bay. The sites you pass are punctuated with anecdotes that immerse you in history: the little Sorbonne, fishing in Iceland and Pierre Loti, while introducing you to beautiful heritage sites (calvaries, chapels, farms) and local activities such as fishing at the port of Pors-Even.