Coastal path, countryside and karstic cave estuary starting from Port Manec'h

Three very different but perfectly complementary views of Névez:

The cliffs via the customs officers’ path between Port Manec’h and Rospico; the countryside through the villages and thatched cottages between Kerascoët and Kervren; the banks of the Aven from Anse de Poulguin to its estuary where it joins the Bélon.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.26 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 338 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 325 ft

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    Highest point: 135 ft
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    Lowest point: 10 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Névez (29920)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.801018° / W 3.739463°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0620ET
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Description of the walk

Start at the car park at Port Manec’h harbour.

GR®34 signposting (white and red)

(S/E) Head towards the far end of the car park and take the steps to join the coastal path (GR®34). Follow it, past the lighthouse, until you reach the ‘Doigt de Dieu’ rock.

(1) Continue along the GR®34, past the ‘Roche Madame’ and ‘An Goërled’ rocks – where cormorants like to dry their wings – until you reach Rospico Cove.

(2) Walk past the Rospico car park and turn left onto a fairly steep path. Continue along the GR®34, ignore the first path on the right and look out for a second path, also on the right, a few dozen metres further on.

PR® markings (yellow)

(3) Follow it and turn left to reach the village of Kerascoët.

(4) Turn right and walk through the village until you reach a junction. Turn left, then right; walk past a campsite and continue along the path which veers to the left and joins the Kerascoët road. Follow this road to the next crossroads.

(5) Take the small road on the right and continue along a path that gradually descends towards a fountain and a stream. Cross the stream via a footbridge, then follow the path uphill; it turns left and then right at a riding centre. Pass the riding centre and ignore a path branching off to the right to leave the PR®.

Unmarked

Carry on until you reach a junction with a road.

(6) Follow it to the left and turn right at the village of Kernem. Follow this road until it meets the Route de Port Manec’h (D77). Cross it carefully, take the road opposite and pass the Kervren nursery. Note a lovely cluster of old houses on the left.

PR® signposts (yellow)

(7) Continue along this small road until you reach a car park just before Poulguin Castle. You’ll see a fountain on your left.

GR®34 signposting (white and red)

(8) Turn right onto the path which joins the GR®34 on the banks of the Aven. Don’t hesitate to head down to the beach for a lovely view of Poulguin Castle. Continue along the GR®34, go round Anse de Poul Don and reach a small landing stage.

(9) Follow the small road to the right, turn left at the next junction, carry on straight ahead and you’ll reach Port Manec’h Beach. Look out for the imposing Manoir Dalmore on your right.

(10) Walk along the beach and turn left onto a path which joins Rue de l’Aven. Follow it to the left to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 13 ft - Car park at Port Manec’h harbour - Aven (fleuve)
  2. 1 : mi 0.4 - alt. 62 ft - ‘Doigt de Dieu’ rock
  3. 2 : mi 1.92 - alt. 13 ft - Rospico Cove
  4. 3 : mi 2.69 - alt. 39 ft - Start of the path towards Kerascoët
  5. 4 : mi 3.09 - alt. 115 ft - The village of Kerascoët
  6. 5 : mi 3.61 - alt. 112 ft - Rouz Trémorvézen junction
  7. 6 : mi 4.36 - alt. 125 ft - Route de Kermen
  8. 7 : mi 5.08 - alt. 131 ft - Kervren Nursery
  9. 8 : mi 5.7 - alt. 39 ft - Car park at Poulguin Castle
  10. 9 : mi 6.42 - alt. 16 ft - Poul Don landing stage
  11. 10 : mi 6.87 - alt. 30 ft - Port Manec’h Beach
  12. S/E : mi 7.26 - alt. 13 ft - Car park at Port Manec’h harbour

Notes

Between (5) and (6), the paths can be very muddy in winter or after heavy rain. Waterproof walking boots are strongly recommended.

There is a short stretch of tarmac between (6) and (8), but it is rarely used.

Alternative starting points are the car parks at Rospico, Poulguin and Port Manec’h beach.

The coastal path can get busy in the summer months. It’s much quieter once you head off into the countryside.

Toilets are available at the starting car park and at Port Manec’h beach.

Picnic tables at the Poulguin car park.

Worth a visit

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

4.8 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 28044498

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The coastal stretch is extraordinary.
The inland section offers a chance to see some interesting thatched cottages, although there is perhaps a bit too much tarmac.

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Trotti
Trotti

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb walk offering stunning scenery, as well as a stroll through a village where you can see some magnificent, renovated thatched cottages. The coastal path is partly equipped with steps, which makes it easier to walk. However, some sections are more rugged. It’s worth noting that there is a fair bit of cumulative elevation gain (260 metres), which might put some people off (not us – it was magnificent).

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LecozDjipi
LecozDjipi

You’re right, but I prefer to avoid private land, even if there’s no explicit ban on trespassing. It means the walks are longer, of course, but also more scenic.

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RCT69
RCT69

Thank you for a very enjoyable walk and for your prompt reply. It’s true that if you’ve still got energy left, it’s best to take the path; however, for a private path to be off-limits to the public, this must be clearly indicated by a fence, a gate or clear signs.

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LecozDjipi
LecozDjipi

Thank you for your feedback

There are a few roads between points 6 and 8, but they’re very quiet. I’ll mention this in the Practical Information section.

As you point out, it is possible to avoid a section at point 7 by taking a PR path to the left towards Mesmeur. However, the path you mention leads to registered plots (1040 and 2060) which may only be accessed with the landowners’ permission, even if there are no visible signs prohibiting entry.

It is better to continue on to the hamlet of Mesmeur and then turn right onto the PR to join the GR34. A lovely walk of about 15 km.

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RCT69
RCT69

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello
The 5km coastal stretch is magnificent; the village, with some of its thatched-roof houses, is superb (not too crowded). After the equestrian centre, there’s a bit of road. I’ll try to avoid the end of the road. Near the Ver Kerven nursery, there’s a lovely yellow-marked path leading towards Mesmeur. The first path towards the tennis courts is private, so I carry on. After a large rock shaped like an armchair, there’s a path on the right – shown as a dotted line on the IGN map but quite wide. I follow it all the way and come out onto the GR34 (on this side there are two logs, but no official sign saying it’s off-limits). The karstic cave at low tide is really lovely – 13 km

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leraf
leraf

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent route! Three types of landscape: a superb coastal route with incredible views, a bit of countryside and hamlets, and the final stretch along the Aven, sheltered from the sun. Good description – I must have gone wrong once or twice (I got a bit confused about the bit where you’re supposed to ignore the first path on the right at point 2), but otherwise the directions are very clear and it’s easy to get back on track if you get distracted and stray a bit off course. We did this in the middle of August, and you really get a good dose of sun for the first two-thirds of the way
Thanks to the author for this lovely walk.

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AAALM
AAALM

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very varied, with the GR 34 offering stunning views along the coast with its rocky cliffs, through the countryside inland, and finally along the Avent river.

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christophebr
christophebr
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

If you love Brittany, you’ll love it even more on a sunny day. Enjoy your walk

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isaeric78
isaeric78
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
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, 1/3 coastal path GR34, 1/3 rural paths with thatched cottages and fountains, 1/3 superb Aven estuary. Our magnificent Brittany in all its splendour.

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LecozDjipi
LecozDjipi

Thank you for your feedback and clarification.
I have amended the description accordingly.

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Ksg
Ksg

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk in the October sunshine!
The only downside: between points 5 and 6, you walk alongside a horse riding centre (Rospico ranch); this is where you should ignore the yellow PR markings and continue straight ahead.

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huito
huito

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The section along the cliffs is magnificent and not too crowded in June. We did it in the sunshine...

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Farinatti
Farinatti

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We have completed this route from Port Manech in Nevez to Pont Aven twice.
High tide and low tide.
High tide is preferable.
On the route, there is a tide mill and an oyster tasting bar.
Depending on the timetable and the tide, it is possible to make the route return by boat, subject to prior booking.
A very beautiful, easy and enjoyable hike.
June 2024

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LecozDjipi
LecozDjipi

Thank you for this review.
I will soon be retracing this route and will take the opportunity to review the signposting instructions in the description.
Jean-Pierre

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