Walking & Cycling
The whole of the area around the Lac du Guerledan and the River Blavet is a treasure trove of discovery for the walker or cyclist.
The Blavet area is suitable for all types of walkers. There are easy level walks along the towpath or more demanding hikes in the hills that surround the lake. Many walks are circular and paths are well signposted. A short walk from the house will take you past some spectacular dolmen, the area is also rich in fauna and flora and often deer, otters, heron and kingfishers can be spotted.
Cyclists can follow many of the same walking paths, and we can provide a sheet of suggestions ranging from an easy 10kms wobble to a more energetic 40kms. Where you have to use the road, as in most areas of France, rural roads are usually very quiet. Adult and child's bikes can be hired locally by the day or half day, including trailers for very young children or, of course, bring your own.
For those of you who would like to take part in guided cycling tours, which includes the use of 21 gear hybrid bikes, we can arrange this through Rambling Rides
For more information on walking in the areas please check out
Brittany
Walks, a useful website that can also offer details of guided walks,
and we would like to recommend 'Central Brittany: Coast to Coast',
by Penny Allen. As well as places to see it has 12 full walks with
maps
and directions.
