Finistere Walking

WALKING

and other activities in

FINISTERE

Finistere is a walker’s paradise
• spectacular coast paths • high open moorland and rocky peaks
• forest tracks • river valleys •Nantes-Brest canal
• town walks of historical interest

This handy book includes walks of varying lengths and types all over Finistere, the westernmost department of Brittany. An essentially rural area, the region has sea on three sides, many estuaries, rivers and lakes, a swathe of deeply wooded terrain and the jagged peaks of the Monts d’Arrée in the sparsely populated interior.  Information for individual walks includes directions, points of interest and factual detail of terrain/gradients.  Colour photographs illustrate many of the walks.  A further reference section gives contact details and practical information to help visitors enjoy activities such as golf, cycling, riding, watersports and fishing.

ISBN  978 0 9536001 3 7

Paperback, 128 pages,    £8.99 or 13€50

£8.99

13€50

Reviews

Finistere must have a greater variety of landscapes and scenery than almost any other comparably-sized region of the world... and this book offers the perfect way to get to know all of them at first hand. A highly recommended guide to the treasures of this wild and un-spoilt corner of the world. 

Central Brittany Journal

 “Finistere is a walker’s paradise", so starts this enjoyable book aimed at walkers of all ages and abilities. ... Altogether a well presented and laid out book and worthy of inclusion on any Brittany lover’s bookshelves.

 frenchentree-brittany.com

 We tested Wendy Mewes’ book on a recent visit to Brittany. We are not serious walkers, but seeing the lovely countryside on foot was the highlight of our stay, and we found the book an excellent guide. It is thoroughly researched, well organised and the directions comprehensive...

Amazon review