A journey back in time with the Trégor routoirs

After walking along the Bizien Mill Stream, you will come across the first routoirs. Then, after crossing the Rolland Mill, there is a whole route to explore the main routoirs of the Trégorrois region.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.08 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 315 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 292 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 210 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 10 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Pouldouran (22450)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.764636° / W 3.199842°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0814OT, 0815SB
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park behind the church and the cemetery in Pouldouran.

(S/E) At the far end of the car park, take the path that runs alongside the stream, heading almost due west. Depending on the tide, the path can be very muddy. Go through the gate (don’t forget to close it behind you) and walk along the field to its north-western corner. Follow the path overlooking the Ruisseau du Moulin de Bizien. It branches off due south to reach the first routoirs.

(1) Cross the haystacks and continue due south to the fountain. Take the path on the left and follow the tarmac road to the houses.

(2) Turn right towards the departmental road. Cross it and take the path slightly to the left. At the end of the path, continue to the left to join the road, which you should follow to the right. When you reach the wayside cross, continue to the left for 50 metres and leave the road to take the track on the left. At the end of the track, follow the D20 to the right for 100 metres.

(3) Turn left. Ignore a path on the left, then another on the right. When you reach another road, turn left and continue along it. Pass Moulin Rolland (a museum dedicated to hay drying). Continue to the crossroads.

(4) Turn right onto “Ar C’hraw Gozh” and follow it to the end. At the wayside cross, take the D33 road to the right for 20 metres, then take the path on the left which runs alongside a stream until you reach another road.

(5) Take this road to the left, then take the first road on the right towards Saint-Aaron. At the Fork in the road, continue to the left, then, at the bend, follow the path to the right.

(6) Take a short detour to the right to see a wayside shelter currently being renovated. Return to the path and, at its end, turn right to reach the road to Kerstrouill. Continue straight ahead along the road.

(7) Turn left and follow the road. Before a wayside cross, visible on the left, take a path on the right. It runs alongside greenhouses for its entire length. Cross the road and take the path directly opposite.

(8) Turn left. It is possible to go right, but this is dangerous if the ground is soggy; you’ll have to negotiate a hairpin bend to rejoin the road. Continue straight ahead, keeping slightly to the left. Turn left at the first path and follow it. Continue straight ahead at the crossroads.

(9) Turn left onto the path leading to a road. Follow this road to the left to pass through Saint-Nicolas.

(10) In Kerhir, turn left then continue to the right. When you reach the road, carry on to the right.
Off the route: on the left is the Maison des Talus et des Routoirs, which traces their history.
The road leads to the village of Pouldouran. Carry on to the right, then take the footbridge on the right to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 16 ft - Pouldouran – village car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.9 - alt. 20 ft - The first routoirs
  3. 2 : mi 1.14 - alt. 56 ft - Follow the road to the right
  4. 3 : mi 1.96 - alt. 98 ft - Road on the left
  5. 4 : mi 2.55 - alt. 20 ft - At the junction, turn right
  6. 5 : mi 3.48 - alt. 121 ft - Road to the left
  7. 6 : mi 3.73 - alt. 151 ft - Take a return trip to a ‘routoir’
  8. 7 : mi 4.14 - alt. 210 ft - Sharp bend to the left
  9. 8 : mi 4.88 - alt. 157 ft - Preferably, take the path on the left
  10. 9 : mi 5.65 - alt. 197 ft - Path on the left
  11. 10 : mi 6.15 - alt. 105 ft - Path on the left
  12. S/E : mi 7.08 - alt. 16 ft - Pouldouran – village car park

Notes

The association working on the restoration of the routoirs is also responsible for manufacturing the access barriers to the various sites. Please handle them with care.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
TISSIER
TISSIER
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This route is very poorly signposted, which is a shame because the setting is remarkable for its natural diversity and heritage.

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Dominique37000
Dominique37000

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, as it was in the middle of August, late in the morning, and thanks to the deep embankments, we didn't have to suffer from the heat. One regret due to Covid was not being able to visit the museum. Thank you for this historical discovery, which contributed to the richness of Brittany and which we were completely unaware of.

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CDRU
CDRU

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The 21-stop route of Pouldouran is a must-do.
The description of the route is a bit confusing, but if you follow it to the letter, you will have no problems.
Avoid during high tides and wet weather, as some sections can be slippery and muddy.
Precise distance
Small, well-developed village
Don't hesitate

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natty22
natty22

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

At point 10, opposite the private property, turn left and follow the field (apple trees); the other path is private.
This was the only point of uncertainty on the route.
Really very interesting.

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LE BRAS François
LE BRAS François

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

For those who are unfamiliar with this hike, I highly recommend it.
It is very pleasant and well described.
Be careful, though, to check the tide times.

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Ar pourmener
Ar pourmener

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Seascapes with salt marshes and countryside follow one another.
The highlight of this walk is the restoration of the flax retting pits, a beautiful piece of work.

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lesdrolesengroles
lesdrolesengroles

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

BELLE RANDONN2E

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