Brittany - Pont Trifen canal walk ~ Griffmonsters Great Walks

Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Brittany - Pont Trifen canal walk

Author: Griffmonster | Wednesday, 16 February 2022 | No comments |

Brittany - Pont Triffin canal walk

A short along the banks of the The Nantes-Brest canal

The Nantes-Brest canal makes for an idyllic stroll in its peaceful charm at Pont Triffin

NOTE

This is a walk summary intended to provide the user with just the essential information in order to navigate the walk route. Fully detailed information notes, refreshment stops and walk features are not included in this. A full write up will be included in the near future.

Brittany - Pont Triffin canal walk - Essential Information

Walk Statistics (calculated from GPX):

Start location: Pont Trifen
Distance: 4.99 miles (8.04 km)
Total Gain: 381 ft (116 metre)
Total Descent: 380 ft (116 metre)
Min Height: 190 ft (58 metre)
Max Height: 264 ft (80 metre)
Walk Time: 1 hours 51 mins
Walk Grade: Easy
Terrain: Footpath

Walk Statistics (from app) :

walk along the canal

Maps:

The following maps and services can assist in navigating this route. There are links to printed maps and links to downloadable GPX route data for importing into navigational software and apps.

GPX Route File

Route Verification Details

Date of Walk: 14/09/2019
Walk Time: 11:00:00 to 14:00:00
Walkers: Griff, Kat, Daisy, Jason
Weather Conditions: Clear blue skies, very warm

Walk Notes

The Nantes-Brest canal was opened in 1842 connecting the river Loire near Nantes and the river Aulne at Landévennec which flows into bay of Rade de Brest.