Walk
Circuit de Lanruen
Erquy · Côtes-d’Armor
A 9.3 km loop from Le Guen beach in Erquy: the coast, a view of Cap Fréhel, a wash house, a mill and the Lanruen estate.
- Suggested time
- 2 h 30
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Erquy
- Atmosphere
- The coast and then the countryside, to the sound of birdsong.
- Getting there
- Erquy. Le Guen beach car park
The route
Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Département des Côtes-d'Armor (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2026-09-11.
Download the GPS trackGPX file, to open in a walking app (Komoot, OsmAnd, Garmin Connect, iPhiGéNie…).
Who this place suits
- With family
- 5/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 2/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
The song of the stonechat accompanies this loop in Erquy to the Lanruen estate. The trail first follows the coast before making a detour inland. On the way, the discoveries keep coming: a view of Cap Fréhel, a wash house, a mill and traces of prehistory. The start is at the Le Guen beach car park. The loop is 9.3 km long, with 156 m of ascent; allow about 2 h 30 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the Le Guen beach car park, in Erquy. The official route, published by the Côtes-d’Armor département and updated on 11 September 2026, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone.
What you will see
- 9.3 km, about 2 h 30
- 156 m of ascent
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- View of Cap Fréhel
- Lanruen estate
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- Wash house and mill
- Le Guen beach
Tips on the spot
- Start: the Le Guen beach car park, in Erquy.
- The GPX track can be downloaded from the map: handy for staying on the right path at junctions.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the walk?
9.3 km, with 156 m of ascent, or about 2 h 30 of walking.
Where does it start?
The Le Guen beach car park, in Erquy. The route comes back to its starting point.
What can you see along the way?
The coast, a view of Cap Fréhel, a wash house, a mill, traces of prehistory and the Lanruen estate.
Source: Département des Côtes-d'Armor (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2026-09-11 via data.gouv.fr, updated 11 September 2026.
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