Brittany

Like Cornwall across the English Channel, Brittany has a dramatic coastline, fierce climbs and volatile weather. Yet it’s eight times larger, in terms of landmass, as well as having fewer people, weighed against its size. This makes it feel a peaceful, more remote prospect when out on the bike, particularly in central Brittany, away from its coasts, to which tourists – predominantly British, Dutch and German – make a beeline. An impossibly dense network of roads abounds, and despite harsh winters, lighter traffic ensures the tarmac is generally in far better condition than across the water. Also in common with Cornwall is a keen sense of identity – Brittany is one of six regions of northwestern Europe in which the Celtic languages (for example Cornish and Welsh) and cultural traits have…

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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2025

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