Foret de Huelgoat
Foret de Huelgoat
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Kids_Van_Trips
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Aug 2023 • Family
For those visiting Brittany, a stop in the Huelgoat forest cannot be missed!
From a small lake you start along numerous mostly flat paths to discover King Arthur's field, the "vibrating rock", the devil's cave or for a relaxing walk surrounded by greenery!!!
From a small lake you start along numerous mostly flat paths to discover King Arthur's field, the "vibrating rock", the devil's cave or for a relaxing walk surrounded by greenery!!!

Written August 17, 2023
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petesaund
United Kingdom4,302 contributions
Jun 2023
This forest reservation has a stillness and tranquillity in contrast to the chaotic distributuion and varying sizes and shapes of the granite rocks which lay in the river bed and in other places you would not expect.
We preferred the short walk which encompasses only the rock formations and the extraordinary trembling rock and mushroom in their elected locations
Huelgoat forest is described as the birthplace of many Celtic legends, is above all known for the curiosity and beauty of its rocks: a heap of rounded boulders with a chaotic arrangement which inspire many tales. The Argent river, the domain of the fairies of Huelgoat, meanders through here.
We preferred the short walk which encompasses only the rock formations and the extraordinary trembling rock and mushroom in their elected locations
Huelgoat forest is described as the birthplace of many Celtic legends, is above all known for the curiosity and beauty of its rocks: a heap of rounded boulders with a chaotic arrangement which inspire many tales. The Argent river, the domain of the fairies of Huelgoat, meanders through here.
Written July 10, 2023
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colinagmorgan
Huelgoat, France15 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
The Forrest walk is great no matter what time of the year from the green leaves of spring through to the many shades of gold and brown of the dying leaves in Autumn. The easiest access into the Forrest is opposite the Intermarche on Rue du Berrien, this leads you to a Creperie which is just beneath the Roc Tremblant. There are a few tracks up to the Roc in front of the Creperie but you can also make your way around the path to the other side where there rough hewn steps that lead you to the Roc. All the paths are a touch precarious so for those not good on their feet it is not easy. The Roc , is pressure is applied to the correct spot will gently rock, there is facing down onto the rock on the left hand side a small curved area that if you put your back against it and push up you will move the Roc. I have seen an old women rock it with just one finger against the rock up to the right of where I moved the Roc. The Creperie has a garden sitting area, it is popular but it is also popular with wasps. Walking past the Creperie go over the small clapper type bridge, to the right is a popular photo taking point. Carry on up the path to the right and you come across the memorial to the Resistance fighters who were murdered in the Forrest. Along this walk to the right you will see the rock shaped like a skull as you follow the river. After two gentle uphill slopes you will find to your left the Old Pont Rouge, a clapper Bridge and a few picnic tables under the shade of the trees. For those who want to shorten their walk, cross the Clapper bridge, go left up the slope and follow the road up the hill for about two hundred metres. On the left of the road you will see a path sloping up into the Forrest, follow this and at the end of the slope turn right and follow the Canal back into the village of Huelgoat. For those wanting a longer walk and somewhere to eat/ drink that is totally different, carrying on walking past the Pont Rouge, you will then come across the sign Mare au Sangliers, follow this then take the parity up through the Forrest and you will find yourself at the Libraire. I can fully recommend the Smoked Salmon and potatoe dish and the menu gourmand dessert.
Written October 30, 2018
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Maria R
Sintra, Portugal52 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This place is a hidden treasure once you walk through the narrow pathway of boulders each side of you into a forest of boulders in various shapes and sizes. The best time to go is before 2pm as after it can get very busy along the paths. The mushroom is brilliant.
There is a little cafe with garden for a well needed drink. The small but quaint village has little cafes/ crepes and the lake is beautiful.
Parking is good nearby. My 11 and 12 year olds loved it.
There is a little cafe with garden for a well needed drink. The small but quaint village has little cafes/ crepes and the lake is beautiful.
Parking is good nearby. My 11 and 12 year olds loved it.
Written August 2, 2018
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anne_botten
Solihull, UK7 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
This town and it's amazing countryside was our first introduction to this part of Brittany and we keep coming back. You can walk up or down the wooded valley with it's river and amazing rocks. You'll even be invited to try and move one of the biggest by standing on it. I believe it can be done. This is not for the faint hearted and keep a tight hold on small children. The town is lovely with a. Weekly market and a beautiful lake. Great Crepes too.
Written April 18, 2018
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arborfieldman
Wokingham, UK700 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
We stopped in the Foret de Huelgoat after what seemed like a very long journey from the ferry at St Malo. My wife had fond memories of visiting as a child and our children needed some open space, fresh air and exercise -- three things available in abundance in the Foret. The main attractions in the Foret are the rocky outcrops, gorges and natural grottoes which are dotted throughout the landscape, and its fun trying to get the trembling stone to tremble.
Written November 2, 2014
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8JohnF
Les Issambres, France142 contributions
Oct 2011 • Solo
Wonderful place to visit and walk through, miles and miles of wonderfully quiet woods, canals, rivers, streams and rock formations.
Start at the lake's outfall in Huelgoat and make your way right through to the Ancient Silver Mine workings.
Start at the lake's outfall in Huelgoat and make your way right through to the Ancient Silver Mine workings.
Written September 27, 2012
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SigiL
Genval, Belgium1,394 contributions
Aug 2017
As mentioned in the title, we drove 50km both ways to come here. We were so disappointed as we expected a forest, big and a bit fairy. Yes it is nice to see but small and more for kids (they were plenty of them and they seem to have fun).
If you stay close, why not having a look, if not, go somewhere else.
If you stay close, why not having a look, if not, go somewhere else.
Written August 16, 2017
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Joachim S
Großkarolinenefeld213 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
We made a walk, like it is described in the "Rothers Wanderführer". The walk takes at least 3 hours. Impressive and really wonderful is the part from Huelgoat to the Chaos du Moulin, Grotte du Diable, Grotte Arthus etc (is a MUST!). The second part from the parking "Arquellen" to the "Rivière d'Argent and the silver mine is not worth to go. Especially the marking of the way is extremly bad. There is always the risk to go the wrong way. Sometimes the way ends in nothing.
Written June 14, 2017
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Colgate50
Bristol, UK322 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
First of all wear good walking shoes as the boulders in areas are uneven and slippery. Access to the devils hole is via a metal ladder as well as some rock scrambling, so flat shoes are a must!
It's a great place and so unusual, lovely surroundings and so peaceful. After the boulders there is a lovely walk alongside the river. We noticed a memorial to the resistance as well. This place is great for exploring. Not accessible for wheelchairs, ok for lightweight pushchairs.
It's a great place and so unusual, lovely surroundings and so peaceful. After the boulders there is a lovely walk alongside the river. We noticed a memorial to the resistance as well. This place is great for exploring. Not accessible for wheelchairs, ok for lightweight pushchairs.
Written March 8, 2016
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Bonjour. Je me demandez si la promenade était possible en poussette. Merci de votre réponse 😊
Written August 1, 2019
Bonjour
Pour la promenade en poussette ce sera assez difficile,seules quelques petites portions peuvent être faites en contrebas de la roche tremblante il y a un petit parcours agréable et un coin pique nique ou l'on peut se garèrent partir de la
Written August 2, 2019
Bonjour
Pouvez vous m'indiquer ou est située la miellerie svp?
Merci!!
Written June 23, 2019
Je viens de regarder un plan donné par l'office du tourisme de Huelgoat la miellerie est située route de alaroche tremblante pas tres moins delà gendarmerie
Ils sont très sympa à l'office de Huelgoat ils vous renseigneront adresse 18 place aristide brigand (place principale du village)
Written June 24, 2019
tiffany19952018
Quimper, France
Bonjour j'aimerais savoir si la visite et payante et si elle es ouverte la forêt et accessible le dimanche ?? Merci d'avance.
Written April 22, 2018
C'est gratuit.
Ouvert tous les jours.
Même les bars étaient ouverts le 1er mai
Written May 1, 2019
Peut-on y aller avec un enfant de 8 ans ? Et peut-on y aller en février (pas trop boueux) ? Merci de vos réponses
Written November 14, 2017
Bonjour, la visite de la forêt avec sa roche tremblante ect est possible en février avec un enfant de 8 ans. Il faut être bien chaussé et rester sous la surveillance des adultes. Bonne visite.
Written November 14, 2017
C' est le seul site naturel en Europe encore gratuit il n' y a pas d' argent pour l' entretien et l' aménagement des sites mais il y en a pour des brochures minables et des salaires dans des bureaux . je suis du Huelgoat . une friche touristique des lauriers ont envahi les bois et les chaos, les allés recouvertes de racines et de ronciers. les escaliers en vrac comme ceux de la Mare aux sangliers et du Gouffre moi meme j'ai peur de me casser une cheville sur le chemin du moulin aux sites mon site perso an-uhelgoad cadrkoz.
Written October 10, 2016
Tout dépend du point de vue. L'endroit est exceptionnel du moi t de vue géologique, mais il est vrai qu'il n'y as un bon entretien. C'est à l'état brut, voire chaotique. Pour les randonneurs biens chaussés pas de souci mais pour les personnes habituées a un certain confort, les personnes âgées et les petits enfants, c'est finalement dangereux.
Written October 28, 2016
Bonjour
Puis-je savoir la duree de la ballade ?
Est que le parcours est bien indiqué / flécher ?
Merci
Written September 14, 2016
Bonjour,
Je suis d'accord avec le commentaire de Jean-Bastiste pour le fléchage, et pour le parcours cela dépend des personnes qui vous accompagnent mais c'est tellement beau qu'il est dure de ne rester qu'une heure.. Bonne découverte a vous
Written September 14, 2016
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