Wrac'h Island Lighthouse and Kastell Ac'h viewpoint

This is an easy, family-friendly walk to be done at low tide to reach Île Wrac'h on foot and enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding islands (notably the beautiful Île Stagadon), then walk along the coastal path to reach the Kastell Ac'h viewpoint and its view of Île Vierge and its lighthouse. Enjoy the beautiful coastal landscapes and flora!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.80 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

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

  • ▲
    Highest point: 13 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Plouguerneau (29880)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.616827° / W 4.564152°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0416ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Departure from Saint-Cava beach in Lilia, which has two car parks, a small one right next to the beach and a larger one 100 metres further back. A sandy beach in a beautiful cove, with views of the nearby islands, including Île Wrac'h.

(S/E) On Saint-Cava Beach, facing the sea, you will see Île Wrac'h opposite you, with its small lighthouse. Take the coastal path on your right. This is theGR® 34 (Le Pays des Abers), which is well signposted.

(1) When you reach the end of Saint-Cava beach, leave the marked path and walk across (at low tide only!) to Île Wrac'h, which you can see in front of you. Once on the island, climb up and take the path on your left towards the lighthouse.

(2) Once you reach the lighthouse and after visiting the house and/or gardens, turn back and head to the northern tip of the island, which is clearly visible despite its relative height of 16 metres and marked by a few overhanging rocks.

(3) After enjoying the view of the neighbouring islands and the two lighthouses on Île Vierge, turn around and head back down to the sand to cross on dry land.

(1) Heading left, rejoin the coastal path (GR® 34) where you left it and follow it until you reach Kervenni Beach, in a more urbanised area.

(4) Continue along the coast, passing the shops or walking on the beach at low tide. You will arrive at Kastell Ac'h, with a beautiful view of the islands and the nearby Île Vierge lighthouse.

(5) Turn back and return along the coast, still on theGR® 34, to the Saint-Cava beach car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Saint-Cava beach (car park)
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 5 m - Departure of the crossing at low tide
  3. 2 : km 1.14 - alt. 12 m - Île Wrac'h Lighthouse
  4. 3 : km 1.54 - alt. 12 m - Northern tip of Île Wrac'h
  5. 4 : km 3.14 - alt. 6 m - Kervenni beach
  6. 5 : km 3.73 - alt. 8 m - Kastell Ac'h
  7. S/E : km 5.8 - alt. 6 m - Saint-Cava beach (car park)

Notes

The crossing to Île Wrac'h is on foot, but only at low tide.

Worth a visit

On Île Wrac'h, there are seasonal exhibitions in the keeper's house, and visitors can enjoy the flowers in the lighthouse gardens and the blackberries that grow on the numerous brambles.

On Kervenni beach, there are the remains of a covered walkway and, at its end, the Kastell Ac'h archaeological site with a stele.

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

4.9 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Dan2021
Dan2021

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,

The hike was very well explained.

Very pleasant and beautiful site.

It would be good if the lighthouse opened half an hour later on the island, depending on the tide (in this case, on 6 August 2025 at 9 a.m. instead of 11 a.m.).

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alicot
alicot

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This hike must be done at low tide to access Wrach Island (which is easily accessible even at low tide). A pleasant tour of the island with beautiful views of the unspoilt island and its lighthouse.
The rest is of less interest.

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Syl7600
Syl7600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this hike in combination with the circular route along the Plougerneau coastal path. The two are compatible and very good.

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Rescoussié
Rescoussié

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike along the Aber, at times the signs are difficult to read but with the map you can find your way very quickly.

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phidet
phidet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A short hike but rich in panoramic views. The tide times allowed us to access Wrac'h Island. An excellent memory.

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rudvid56
rudvid56

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk. In summer, exhibitions are held in the lighthouse keeper's house on the island of Wrac'h.

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natetrv
natetrv

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent and beautiful scenery
Best enjoyed at low tide

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coco68@
coco68@

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for this lovely walk, we thoroughly enjoyed it...!!!

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louisdelorient
louisdelorient

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike in beautiful weather.
Some stunning views.

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