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Pont-l'Abbé walks
Pont-l'Abbé towpath and Rosquerno Wood
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3.46 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
This easy route begins on the towpath of the Rivière de Pont-l'Abbé, where the landscape changes with the tide, then continues through the protected natural area of the Bois de Rosquerno. After passing near the Rosquerno equestrian centre, the route continues past the Manoir de Trévanec, a little gem of Pont-l'Abbé’s heritage dating back to the 15th century, before rejoining the towpath.
Towpath and undergrowth along the Pont-l'Abbé River
4.09 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
This short walk from Pont-l'Abbé offers a wealth of heritage. It starts on the towpath along the river and continues through the woods past the Manoir de Trévannec before returning to the starting point.
Route of the towpath and tour of the lake
6.07 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
After following the Pont-l'Abbé river, return to discover the lake and some of Pont-l'Abbé's historic sites, such as the Notre-Dame de Carmes Chapel and the old Lambour district with its partly ruined church.
Between the north and south of Pont-l'Abbé
7.09 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
This route from north to south of Pont-l'Abbé allows you to discover pieces of the town's history. The Saint-Jacques de Lambour Chapel with its decapitated bell tower is a reminder of the Red Cap Revolt of 1675. The greenway follows a section of the old Transbigouden railway line that linked Pont-L'Abbé to Quimper and operated until 1963 the Château des Barons, built in the 13th and 14th centuries by the Barons of Pont, who became powerful lords, the inhabited bridge and, finally, the 19th-century towpath , built to cope with an increase in traffic and tonnage in the port.
Gardens, heritage, greenway and river around Pont-l'Abbé
5.25 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
This semi-urban route begins with a visit to the Jardin des Camélias, which has been recently renovated but is little known despite its location in the heart of the town. It continues with a tour of the main monuments of Pont-l'Abbé before heading out into the countryside on the outskirts of Tréméoc and returning to the starting point via a greenway and the banks of the Pont-l'Abbé river.
Along the Pont-L'Abbé river
6.32 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
Wooded route following the right bank of the Pont-L'Abbé river towards its estuary between Île-Tudy and the port of Loctudy. The river is dotted with small private islands connected to the bank by a bridge.After passing by the Chapelle du Croaziou chapel, the return journey takes you through the countryside along a long farm track.The landscape in the first part of the route is completely different depending on the tide level.
Manor of Lestremec and Etang du Moulin Neuf
6.15 mi
+171 ft
-164 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
After walking along woodland paths to admire the manor "Manoir de Lestremec", we skirt the pond "Etang du Moulin Neuf".A short detour to enjoy the peace and quiet of the chapel "Chapelle de Kelou Mad" before returning along the greenway.
The Pont-L'Abbé water tower as a landmark.
Moulin Neuf Pond from Bonne Nouvelle Chapel
6.35 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Plonéour-Lanvern (Finistère)
From the Bonne-Nouvelle Chapel, Kelou Mad in Breton, a route along a sunken lane and path bordering a wetland area where the Pont-l'Abbé River flows after passing through the Moulin Neuf reservoir leads to the edge of this body of water. The route continues around this reserve, created in 1977 to supply drinking water to eleven municipalities in the Pont-l'Abbé region. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful, shaded surroundings and take the time to observe the birds that frequent this stretch of water.
Around the Chapel of La Tréminou
6.52 mi
+66 ft
-75 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Plomeur (Finistère)
An easy route through the countryside along small roads and shaded country lanes.
This magnificent chapel also played an important role in the Bonnets Rouges revolt in 1675. This revolt was a violent protest against the new taxes imposed by King Louis XIV: the creation of a tax on stamped paper and a tax on the possession of pewter objects, but also a protest against the harshness and increase in seigneurial taxes.
Via the ports of Loctudy
5.26 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Loctudy (Finistère)
Three main points of interest on this route through Loctudy:- at the start, the marina with a ferry to Île-Tudy,- shortly afterwards, Saint-Tudy Church, which hides a very well-preserved Romanesque interior behind an 18th-century façade,- at the end of the route, the fishing port and its famous “Demoiselles de Loctudy” (langoustines).
Between these points, the route winds its way through narrow streets, connecting paths and along the seafront by the beach.
Île Tudy - Sainte-Marine - Combrit
12.07 mi
+266 ft
-276 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Île-Tudy (Finistère)
A short bike ride between the beach, the woods and the Bigouden countryside.
The Moulin Neuf lake walk
4.57 mi
+23 ft
-26 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Plonéour-Lanvern (Finistère)
This is an easy walk around the reservoir, which supplies drinking water to eleven municipalities in the Pont-l'Abbé region. You can enjoy the peaceful, shaded surroundings and take the time to watch the birds that frequent this stretch of water: coots, gulls, grebes and a small colony of swans.
Heritage along the river, through the woods and countryside from Loctudy to Pont-l’Abbé
9.90 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Loctudy (Finistère)
This route, which follows the Pont-l’Abbé River on the outward leg and then winds through woods and countryside on the return, offers the chance to discover a rich historical heritage: churches, chapels, castles, manor houses, mills, old residences, bridges and menhirs, to name just a few of the most remarkable monuments that line the route.
Discovering Loctudy
5.42 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Loctudy (Finistère)
Enjoy exploring Loctudy through its streets and alleys, beaches and shorelines.
Route via the Saint-Sébastien Chapel in Tréméoc
5.77 mi
+98 ft
-82 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Tréméoc (Finistère)
This countryside route alternates between sections on the old Quimper-Pont l'Abbé railway line, now converted for pedestrians and cyclists, small country roads and a long stretch through the woods.Along the way, discover the ruins of the Saint-Vital Chapel, lost in the middle of nature, as well as the better-known Saint-Sébastien Chapel.
In the Tréméoc countryside
6.75 mi
+135 ft
-144 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Combrit (Finistère)
From the old Tréméoc railway station, once served by the Transbigouden line, we head to the Moulin Neuf reservoir, which supplies water to around ten towns in the Pont-l’Abbé area.
This is a chance to spot some birds on this 65ha reservoir. This countryside route alternates between small roads and sunken lanes.
The return journey follows the Voie Verte, which, in places, overlooks a wild and silent marshy area.
Discover the Roman baths at Pérennou
6.46 mi
+325 ft
-308 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Plomelin (Finistère)
After walking through the countryside and along the Odet, visit the Roman baths at Le Perennou, which were restored in 2011, then return via the Lestremeur site and along Anse de Combrit.
Étang du Corroac'h circuit
6.86 mi
+279 ft
-285 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Plomelin (Finistère)
After passing the Lestremeur site, with its manor house and dovecote, continue through wooded areas to reach the Étang du Corroac'h. The return journey is via the greenway and then country lanes.
The Moulin Neuf lake, starting from the Languivoa Chapel
7.50 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Plonéour-Lanvern (Finistère)
From the 13th-century Notre-Dame de Languivoa Chapel – whose troubled history led to it being abandoned for a very long time, and whose restoration was completed in 2017 – this route leads to the Moulin Neuf lake, created as a drinking water reservoir for much of the region.
Along the countryside route, you’ll pass the Manoir de Lestremec (1643), which has been beautifully restored by its new owners, and come close to a solitary menhir.