GUIDED WALKS

We've devised a number of walks in and around the area that are suitable for ramblers, nature lovers and people who may be interested in the history of the area. The walks are suitable for guests of various fitness levels. The walks can either be guided by the owners or explored by guests from supplied documentation.

St Maur and Old Langonnet

This walk can be either 5 or 9 kilometers and is undulating in parts. The 9 kilometer version of the walk starts from the gite. It explores the history of Langonnet and goes through the original site of the town where many of the remnants of a bygone era can still be seen - old bridges, reservoir, fountains, an old village, communal bread oven, communal laundry, a water mill and the remains of the original town of Langonnet which was founded in the 6th century as a hermit's retreat. The walk is mostly on track and passes through old woodland criss-crossed by fast flowing streams. There's a beautiful picnic spot just past the old village of Menez Levenez, so be sure to take refreshments. This walk is not documented, so needs to be guided by the owners.

The King Morvan Circuit (Circuit du Roi Morvan)

This is a circular walk of approximately 10 kilometers. It can be started and ended at the gite or extended slightly by incorporating a walk around the lake. It passes an old tumulus, the ancient and interesting Abbey of Langonnet, the Chapel of St Brendan and an old manor house. You may even catch a glimpse of wallabies along the route at what remains of a former private zoo. The walk is undulating in parts and is mostly off-road. The walk is documented or the owners can act as guides

Glomel Circular Walk

Glomel is a beautiful little village to the north of Langonnet. This is a circular walk of approximately 10 kilometers. The walk starts by the old church in Glomel and heads towards the Nantes Brest Canal. The walk follows the canal for several kilometers and you can read about the interesting history of the canal's construction from the signs in French that appear at regular intervals along the tow path. Eventually, the walk reaches the famous Tranchee, a much wider and deeper part of the canal that acts as a water reservoir for the canal and where interesting bird species are often to be seen. The walk eventually reaches an old lock and lock-keeper's cottage before leaving the canal and heading along track, country lanes and through woods before passing beneath the dam at Glomel lake and then climbing to the lake where, in season, pedalos, rowing boats and kayaks can be hired at very reasonable prices. The lakeside is a beautiful spot to enjoy a picnic. The walk is mostly flat and mostly off-road. It is documented or the owners can act as guides.

Coastal Walk from Port Manech

Port Manech is a pretty little harbour with a beautiful beach which offers a wide variety of water sports during the high season. Port Manech is reached by passing through the old towns of Quimperle and Pont Aven, both of which are worth exploring in their own rights. The walk can be varied from 6 to 22 kilometers according to fitness levels and time available. It starts at the harbour end of Port Manech and heads along the coastal path to the Anse de Rospico which has a beautiful beach, good cafe / restaurant with view over the beach and renowned botanical gardens. Continuing further along the coastal path until you reach the signpost to Kerascoat, you can turn off the coastal path and visit the beautiful little thatched village of Kerascoat and, if you're really fit, you can then pick up the coastal path and continue to the Pointe de Trevignon and then retrace your steps back to Pert Manech. This is a very pretty stretch of coast line. There is no documentation needed for this walk, but the owners will be only too pleased to act as guides.