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Start at Place de l’Eglise.
Take Rue de l'Abbaye and then Rue des Douves and the road to the left. Take the right path (1) along the football field, follow it straight ahead crossing four roads.
Take a wooded path to the left, and turn left at the end (2). At a right turn (3) look out for the menhirs in the fields on the left (three including one laying down).
Cross the D221, take the road 200 m ahead, take the left path (4) up to the D287, follow it right and cross the canal bridge (5) and turn left.
Follow the canal on the GR37 to explore the site of the 11 locks as far as La Magdalene (6) (canal house museum). Switch to the other side along the canal in the other direction. At the height of the Péchetiére lock (7) turn right along the GR37 crossing three roads.
Continue beneath the cemetery below the town. Cross the small bridge on the left (notice the fountain on the left).
Climb towards the village. Take the Rue de la Barrière for 50 m then turn right down a lane to reach the ruins of a castle (8) and admire the view before reaching the church.
The 11 locks and 7 mills of Hédé
Circuit exploring the 11 locks of the Canal d’Ille-et-Rance.
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 11.56 km -
Average duration: 3h 30 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 63 m -
Vertical drop: - 67 m -
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Highest point: 108 m -
Lowest point: 49 m
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 96 m - Place de l'église
- 1 : km 0.27 - alt. 96 m - Path on the right towards Stade de Foot
- 2 : km 3.16 - alt. 105 m - Left towards Menhirs
- 3 : km 4.22 - alt. 105 m - Menhirs
- 4 : km 4.81 - alt. 87 m - Left path to canal
- 5 : km 5.77 - alt. 70 m - Bridge over the - Canal d'Ille-et-Rance
- 6 : km 7.62 - alt. 50 m - La Magdeleine
- 7 : km 8.85 - alt. 65 m - La Péchetière lock
- 8 : km 10.69 - alt. 85 m - Rue de la Barrière
- 9 : km 11.04 - alt. 79 m - Ruined castle
- S/E : km 11.56 - alt. 96 m - Place de l'église
Practical information
The Magdalene museum on the Canal d’Ille-et-Rance. Bar/Restaurant.
Hédé ruins of the castle church.
The canal house.
In the nearby area
Les Iffs its 15th 17th century church
Castle Montmuran 12th-18th century
Tinteniac church, old houses, museum of tools and crafts
Quebriac zoo and leisure park
Reviews and comments
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4.8 / 5
4.4 / 5
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Mar 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
Nice, fairly flat route. Two wet spots that are easy to avoid.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of walk : Aug 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No
Varied route, little tarmac, beautiful scenery...
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Jul 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
I do the hikes without reading the descriptions, I orientate myself just with the track, so for me there's nothing to report on this point.
Otherwise, it's a very nice walk, starting out with very few people but which allows you time to unwind, you find yourself in the middle of nature before arriving at the locks where there are a few more people, this site is very pretty, well maintained and soothing with places where you can rest for a picnic or other break.
Depending on the time of year, often in the summer, there may be an exhibition in addition to the various reading tables that are there all year round on the fauna, flora and even art that you will find throughout this hike.
Take the short detour to visit the ruins of the castle and also to stroll through the streets, as this is a pretty little village, very typical of Brittany.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Oct 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
Very nice walk. The first part is in the fields without the mills but where you can discover the menhirs. The second part is very pleasant along the canal. Very well maintained, full of flowers and great for a picnic.
On a negative note, we had trouble finding the starting point by the church.
I'd recommend this walk to anyone - it's very easy.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Jul 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
A lovely, easy walk that's accessible to everyone. There is plenty of shade and plenty of places to picnic. The locks are beautifully flowered.
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Overall rating : 3.5 / 5
Date of walk : May 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No
hello, I hadn't taken the map of the hike, which is a shame, I think it would have made my job easier.
explanations not always understandable, even for seasoned hikers - the distance between two points,
the distance between two points, especially, is not "palpable" - otherwise, a very pleasant, varied walk, we'll do it again in the other direction because finishing on a hill is
sometimes you play at treasure hunting, but you still manage and it's in your interest to rely only on yourself because
rely on yourself because you won't meet many people !!!!!!!!!!
thank you, and see you next time - hike on 27 April 2022
monique
p.s.- I won't mention the signposting, but when it's there it's reassuring ...
I read some of the comments and can confirm that the explanations for finding the "green path" at the start are a bit vague.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of walk : Jun 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
A very pleasant and varied route. A very nice walk.
We could do with a better description of the route through the town, but overall it's easy to follow.
I'll do it again in another season.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Jun 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
At the start, take note of shift35's commentary; otherwise, there's no mill in sight: that's another walk!
The beauty of the lock site, well maintained, remarkable and... artistic.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of walk : Jun 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No
A lovely, easy walk that takes in the locks of the Ille et Rance canal.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Aug 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
:very pleasant with artistic exhibitions
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
Hello
A very interesting walk, which doesn't just follow the canal and locks, which ends up being boring and very busy. It's easy to get to and allows you to see the menhirs and the ruined castle, which are usually overlooked.
The description is very accurate. However, here are a few corrections (take it or leave it):
- Take Rue de l'Abbaye then Rue des Douves and the road on the left. --> The road on the left is Rue du Chemin Horain.
- (1) Then take the track on the right which runs alongside the football pitch --> Do not follow the sign "7 moulins" but take the track on the right which runs alongside the Ehpad, the CDIS and then the football pitch.
- (2) After going along --> After going along
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of walk : Jun 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : Yes
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of walk : Jun 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes
Unique site. Easy, affordable walking.
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of walk : May 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No
very busy section of the lock route, the road sections are dangerous ;
no parking problems, remarkable beauty of the locks site.
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