EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast Route

Britain & Brittany

Contains only parts of the stage which are either developed, developed with signs or certified – i.e. sections that are ready to cycle.

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Britain and Brittany is a wonderfully varied ride taking you through the coasts and countryside of South Wales, South West England and the heart of Brittany.

Starting in the west Wales port of Fishguard, the route follows Pembrokeshire’s scenic backroads and dramatic coastline and passes through historic St David’s, Britain’s smallest city. Heading east, you will encounter glorious estuary views, the golden sands of Swansea Bay and the ancient castles of Caerphilly and Chepstow.

Crossing into England on the mile-long Severn Bridge, you can explore the vibrant city of Bristol and the historic sites of Glastonbury and Wells. Through rolling countryside and past wild Exmoor, the route heads south along Victorian railway cuttings and viaducts, immersing you in the natural beauty of Dartmoor. The port city of Plymouth is rich in maritime history and from there you can take the ferry to Roscoff.

Setting off south from Roscoff, a characterful fishing port surrounded by white sand beaches, the route takes you along river valleys through unspoilt rolling countryside and along the peaceful Nantes-Brest canal. You can swim at Lac de Guerlédan, Brittany’s largest lake, and explore pretty towns and picturesque villages such as Josselin with its 11th century castle. The stage ends in the historic and dynamic city of Nantes on the Loire river.

Stena Line operates ferries between Rosslare and Fishguard. Brittany Ferries operates between Plymouth and Roscoff.

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Development status

Certified Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard. It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
Developed with EuroVelo signs Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
Developed Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle network). There must also be a website providing information to users. Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
Under development Route containing sections that require further development (e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
Planning Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
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