A loop on the right bank of the River Merrien

From Merrien on the right bank to Moulin L'Abbé via Brigneau. You can start this hike at point (3) (Brigneau cove car park)

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.44 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 62 m
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    Descent: - 66 m

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    Highest point: 35 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m

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Description of the walk

Park in Merrien on the right bank (car park on the right bank just opposite the port of Merrien)

(S/E) Walk along the right bank of the Merrien River on theGR®34 trailmarked in red and white. You will soon arrive at Houard.

(1) Take the coastal path to the right, which is still the GR®. Follow it to arrive opposite Brigneau harbour.

(2) Continue along the path beside the Brigneau River until you reach a small car park at the end of Brigneau Cove.

(3) Leave theGR® here and take the road on the right. At the end of this road, turn right towards the hamlet of Kermeurzac'h.

(4) Turn left onto the path, then follow the path that branches off to the left, pass Kerscoazec, and continue to Kercanet.

(5) Turn right, follow the path and then take the one that branches off to the right to cross the river, and follow the one on the left to reach a road that you must follow to the left.

(6) At the bread oven, follow the road to the left to find a path on the right a little further on. Take the path that branches off completely to the right to continue on the path that branches off completely to the left and continue on the main path.

You will see a fountain on the right and, on the left, a dovecote which still houses the pump motor that was probably used to supply water to Plaçamen Castle. Head towards the castle.

(7) Turn right and continue until you find the path that branches off to the left, then turn right to reach Moulin L'Abbé and rejoin theGR®34.

(8) Follow it to the right to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 15 m - Merrien car park on the right bank
  2. 1 : km 0.76 - alt. 23 m - Houard
  3. 2 : km 2.52 - alt. 11 m - Port of Brigneau
  4. 3 : km 3.78 - alt. 5 m - Brigneau cove car park
  5. 4 : km 4.64 - alt. 27 m - Kermeurzac'h
  6. 5 : km 5.22 - alt. 31 m - Kercanet
  7. 6 : km 6.01 - alt. 30 m - Bread oven
  8. 7 : km 7.19 - alt. 26 m - Plaçamen Castle
  9. 8 : km 7.8 - alt. 3 m - Moulin L'Abbé
  10. S/E : km 9.44 - alt. 15 m - Merrien car park on the right bank

Worth a visit

(1) Guard house
(6) Magnificent bread oven
Fountain and dovecote

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 20 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Gus le boulanger
Gus le boulanger

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

beautiful and invigorating; it allows you to reconnect with the sea and the countryside

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RIBIN
RIBIN

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb route, at least in good weather...
Before the mill, after point 8, a large fallen tree blocks the path. You have to climb the hillside and walk a little way through the undergrowth before coming back down onto the trail.
Enjoy your walk!

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User 14628669

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike. Magnificent sea views and very pleasant parish specific to Brittany. Mileage and time indicated are reliable. We took the time indicated, stopping to admire the scenery. The route is suitable for dogs, but bikes are not allowed on the coastal path. It's best to go at high tide to walk along the abers when they are full of water (prettier than when they are dry at low tide). What a wonderful experience, thank you!

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User 14101575

Great hike.
A bit tricky to find the car park.
But it was great fun.
You can grab a refreshment at the port of Brigneau. U Food Trock is located there.
A wonderful discovery.

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User 11541511

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

One of the most beautiful routes I've ever taken near my home! Between the sea, the countryside and the forest, it's magical!

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User 14101575

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It was difficult to find parking on the right bank of the river.
But then the hike was very nice.

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lapetitefabrique
lapetitefabrique
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk in May 2025 along the wild coast and through the bucolic countryside.

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!!15TiLu62;
!!15TiLu62;
Hello.

A very beautiful hike with stunning views along the coast.
A route that I would definitely recommend

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RCT69
RCT69

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello

a parish-specific to Brittany beautiful hike. To extend the route, I started at Port Brigneau and reached point 3 via the pretty path below the road (round trip). At point 7, there is a fountain and a pretty building
I also did a lovely hike starting from Port Merien (via Viso), a port where you can buy parish specific to Brittany oysters

with this small adjustment, it was 11 km, and as the weather was nice, I went swimming at the pretty beach of KERFANY

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!!15TiLu62;
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very satisfied with this downloaded route: superb scenery. I recommend doing it

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hq29
hq29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike that does not present any particular difficulty for hikers accustomed to coastal trails.
As a GPS track user, I had no problems finding my way.
Thank you to the creator of this lovely route.

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Pascal C56
Pascal C56

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Not very busy in March – but you still meet people there on Sundays.
A very beautiful route, with one difficult section just before Kerscoazec (point 4) due to muddy conditions.

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omberh
omberh

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent hike through the woods and along the coast
Top notch!

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Faut qu'ça marche
Faut qu'ça marche

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this beautiful route. I just hesitated a little at the castle... It was marked as private property, so I didn't go in.
I really enjoyed this hike. I made a video: https://youtu.be/iq2EduFhmrk
I would definitely recommend it.

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dubreuil.danielle
dubreuil.danielle

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

First of all, thank you for the quality of your website.
In general, the route descriptions lack information about distances
For example: follow this path for 500 m, then ......
Difficulty at point 4

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