Here, the cliffs have changed dramatically. For over a century, pink sandstone was extracted here to pave the streets of major cities. Today, the old quarries have given way to these blue lakes.

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The larger of the two lakes formed from a dis-used quarry.

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1. Cap d'Erquy and its wild beaches

7.89km

02:08

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. La Pointe d'Erquy — loop from Erquy

4.21km

01:08

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Guen Beach – Great Blue Lake loop from Sables-d'Or-les-Pins

17.1km

04:36

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 100 m

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Thursday 12 March

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88 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Location: Erquy, Saint-Brieuc, Brittany, France

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Great Blue Lake

1. Cap d'Erquy and its wild beaches

2. La Pointe d'Erquy — loop from Erquy

3. Guen Beach – Great Blue Lake loop from Sables-d'Or-les-Pins

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