At the risk of sounding boring it is another grey and showery day, maybe the showers are not as heavy or as long lasting but even so – boring.

We started the day with a walk from the Aire down to Plage de Portzic, a little further than I had originally thought – probably a mile and all down hill, which of course means just one thing! Still we were treated to a rare glimpse of sunshine and blue sky – however the beach was not dog friendly so it wasn’t long before we started to make our way back up through the town to the van….

After stocking up the food cupboards we left Crozon and were soon parked up at our next beach – Plage de Postolonnec….

This beach was dog friendly so we took the opportunity for a little play around as the clouds are beginning to gather again. Next stop was the long sandy beach – Plage de l’Aber and watched a while as a lone windsurfer made his way up and down the beach in the brisk winds….

Next on our list was Plage de Trez Bellec another long sandy beach, with much of the sand fast disappearing under the rising tide…

A little further along the coast was yet another long sandy beach, a bit more easily accessible with parking all the way along the front and a few bars and restaurants (though mostly closed up), there were a couple of dog walkers and at the far end some kite surfers enjoying life….

Our next and last stop was not so much a beach walk as a dune walk as the tide is almost at its peak – Plage de St Anne la Palud and over a headland to look down onto Anse de Kervijan….

With a slight change to our norm, tonight we have headed inland a bit to take a look around Locronan a traditional village of character!….

The village appeared almost deserted with many shops closed, to be fair it is late afternoon and from experience a lot of the smaller shops don’t open on Mondays – never mind at least we get to wander around the quaint little streets and the sweetie shop was open – all hand made from natural produce so I’m told and believe based on the price!!…

Fruit jellies and they are 😋

Thoughts of the day:

• I think I’ve mentioned before that the tides haven’t been an issue up until now but all these on the Crozon Peninsula seem to be completely tidal, whereas I guess that hasn’t been the case before.
• On the subject of beaches – I am not finding these ones very attractive, partly it is the weather and tides but also the sand is a bit coarse and a sort of dirty sand colour.
• Partly influenced by the above – I have made the decision to head south (quicker than currently) and chase some better weather – I can always fill in the gaps another time but I’m fed up of everything looking grey and getting wet!!

Today’s stats:

• Miles driven – 27
• Miles walked – 6.5
• Beaches – 7
• Aire – £11.51
• Groceries – £38.98
• Sweets – £10.19!!

A damp start and a damp end to the day but all the way through the middle pretty ok – not exactly warm but not cold either. We left the Aire as the drizzle lifted this morning and by the time (like a few minutes) we got to our first stop you would never know – blue skies all around for our along the coastal path from Plage de Kerlouan….

Plage de la Digue….

Plage de Roc’h ar Gonc…..

And lastly – Plage de Boutrouilles….

A short hop in the van to Plage de Karrec Hir and Plage Niez Vran….

Our next stop was to visit Plage de Dibennou where we watched the kite-surfing for a while….

As the weather clouded over we visited Plage du Curnic and Plage de Vougo – neither that inspiring….

Followed by a wander along the beautiful (neighbouring beach to the two above) Plage du Vougot….

Another drive took us for a quick pit stop at Plage de la Greve Blanche, Plouguerneau….

A little further along the coast in the same area we parked up and walked from Plage St Cava, around the small headland to Plage Kervenni…

Our final stop on what has been a busy day was Plage St Marguerite where the weather turned to a fine drizzle on this still stunning beach….

Enough is enough – it is time to drive to our Aire for the night in Lampoul Ploudalmezeau and eat…

Thoughts of the day:

• This coastline is truly beautiful with lots of white sand and artistically placed boulders – I really think it would be an ideal location for a cycling holiday as you could easily park up for a couple of days in each area and then just follow the coast as there is a great network of quiet roads following the coast and pretty flat! Not often that I see the advantage of having a bike.
• It’s funny really but at nearly every beach there is a height restricted car park with an unrestricted area next to it – what is the point?

Today’s stats:

• Miles driven – 44
• Miles walked – 6
• Beaches – 14
• Aire – £7.19 EHU

A mostly cloudy and grey day with a bit of drizzle here and there and looking back on today’s photos, more blue skies than I remember! It was a bit wet first thing so we didn’t rush off and we also needed a bit of food shopping so that was our first stop. After a short drive we ended up on the other side of the Baie du Kernic on the lovely long stretch of pristine white sand that is Plage de Keremma….

Having the beach pretty much to ourselves apart from a few kite surfers out on the water, we enjoyed a leisurely walk along the beach, just taking the time to enjoy. Similarly on Plage de la Sablière a few short miles further along….

Heading further up the coast, we made a couple of quick stops at Plage du Menhir and Plage du Lividic, dodging the tractors with trailers heavily laden with fresh seaweed….

Two further quick stops at Plage du Garo and at one of the tallest Neolithic standing stones in France – standing at 8.5m and weighing approximately 80 tonnes – how or why? Nobody knows….

We then parked up at Plage de Brignogan on the outskirts of Plounéour-Brignogan-plages and took a stroll along the coastal path….

In quick succession the coastal path dipped down onto these lovely white sand beaches in the rocky coves that are typical to Cote des Legendes – this section of coast. Firstly – Plage de Bilou….

Followed by Plage des Chardons Bleus….

And Plage de Porspol with the lighthouse at the far end….

From here we drove the short distance to park up in our Aire for the night, before heading back out to visit the stunning Plage de Meneham…

Plage Nodeven Rodoloc….

And Plage de Nodeven….

Before walking back via Meneham a restored abandoned village – currently turned into a Halloween extravaganza and heaving with young families – a brief wander was enough before heading back to the van….

Thoughts of the day:

• It would take me probably a year to do this north and west coastline full justice and would make an amazing walk following the GR34 but we are doing our best.
• This stretch of coastline is most like the outer Hebrides with the white sand and rocky foreshore but without the hills as a constant backdrop.

Today’s stats:

• Miles driven – 19
• Miles walked – 7
• Beaches – 12
• Aire – £8.31 (no electric)
• Food – £29.90

Another mostly grey day but little pockets of sunshine here and there and no rain so all is good – oh yes and that ever present chilly wind is coming in from the sea so warm gear required. As we are good here on the Aire until 2 or 3 this afternoon (depending on how losing an hour overnight affects things) and we would like to take another look at Plage les Amiets and walk along and beyond to another couple of beaches, we packed the van moving on ready and set off walking….

It really is a beautiful beach, lovely semi crunchy (granulated sugar) white sand almost as far as the eye can see with the odd sea smoothed boulder here and there….

At the far end of the beach is Plage de Kerfissien with a wonderful little house perched on a granite outcrop – originally a customs officers dwelling….

Here we had to wander inland a bit to reach our next two beaches – Plage de Poulfoen and Plage du Click the latter much stonier than the others…

At this point we did an about turn and went back to fetch the van and continued a bit further up the coastline to visit Plage de Menfig….

Before moving on to our next Aire for the night in the small village on the outskirts of Plouescat, where once settled in we went for another walk to see what is on offer beachwise. We were not disappointed as we joined the coast at the amazing expanse of sand that is the Plage de la Baie du Kernic – stretching across the Anse du Kernic an almost completely encircled bay at high tide….

Around the corner and heading east along this largely seasonal village is the lovely sand Plage de Porsmeur….

Up and over another rocky outcrop and we have Plage du Port….

And finally the mostly rocky little beach of Plage de Pors ar Streat, looked over by a seahorse…

A pretty good day for beach walking and some pretty fab beaches.

Thoughts of the day:

• I wonder just how busy these stretches of fairly remote coastline get – there are fairly large looking campsites on the outskirts of many of these satellite villages but even so.
• I have called them satellite villages as they don’t seem to have their own names and are largely fairly modern looking – they are described as communes of a main inland village.

Today’s stats:

• Miles driven – 16
• Miles walked – 9
• Beaches – 9
• Aire – £11.53