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Affectionately known as the ‘Mon & Brec’, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is considered by many to be Britain’s most picturesque canal, and for much of its length it lies within the Brecon Beacons National Park. This waterway is a great testimony to the skill of the 19th century engineer Thomas Dadford, Junior who designed the canal to hug the mountainside high above the Usk valley.
The canal also forms part of the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, which also boasts Big Pit National Coal Museum, Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway, Blaenavon World Heritage Visitor Centre and Blaenavon Ironworks.
Formed in 1812 when the Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal joined with the Monmouthshire Canal to transport coal, iron and limestone to the busy port of Newport and other towns in South Wales and the Midlands.
Today the canal offers stunning views, and peace and tranquillity, and is the perfect base for exploring the area.
Unlike many canals the Mon & Brec has trees along much of its length and an array of wildflowers on its banks. A colourful nature trail in every season, the canal is a diverse wildlife habitat, home to an impressive array of historical industrial architecture, a long distance path for walkers and cyclists, a pleasant route for exploring in a day boat or kayak, and a narrowboat holiday destination passing through pretty villages with canalside pubs.
Download a guide to the Monmouthshire section of the Mon & Brec canal
Things to see & do along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
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Goytre Wharf is a 200 year old industrial heritage site that includes a busy visitor centre and marina on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Number of results: 13
Address
Church Road Wharf, Maes Y Gwartha Road, Gilwern, Monmouthshire, NP7 0EPTelephone
01873 832340Price
Price £1,047.00 to £1,346.00 per unit per weekGilwern
For a break that offers real relaxation, try a narrow boat holiday on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, within the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park.
Price
Price £1,047.00 to £1,346.00 per unit per week
Address
Old Abergavenny Road,, Goytre, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9DLTelephone
01633 644850Abergavenny
This site is 3.5 hectares of gently undulating broad-leaved woodland, set amongst a similarly flowing farmscape of small fields and woods
Address
Llanover Village Hall, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9HATelephone
01633 644850Abergavenny
3 mile walk through Llanover Park and return on lanes and the canal towpath.
Address
Llanfoist Crossing Car Park,, Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LPTelephone
01633 644850Llanfoist, Abergavenny
2.8 mile walk along the cycle track to Govilon and back along the canal.
Address
50 Main Road, Gilwern, Abergavenny, NP7 0ASTelephone
01873 830240Price
Price £800.00 to £1,350.00 per unit per weekGilwern
The ‘Mon & Brec Canal’ is considered by many to be the most scenic waterway of all and lies within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Why not explore this beautiful waterway on one of our 5 narrowboats. Relax and enjoy the scenery whilst cruising…
Price
Price £800.00 to £1,350.00 per unit per weekAddress
Goytre Hall Wood, Old Abergavenny Road, Goytre, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9DLTelephone
01633 644850Goytre, Abergavenny
A gentle 1.8 mile walk taking in woodland and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Goytre Wharf, south of Abergavenny.
Address
Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EWTelephone
01873 880516Abergavenny
Goytre Wharf is a 200 year old industrial heritage site that includes a busy visitor centre and marina on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Address
Hillside Road, Llangattock, CRICKHOWELL, Powys, NP8 1EQTelephone
01873 858277Price
Price £1,531.00 to £2,443.00 per unit per weekCRICKHOWELL
5-star boating holidays on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal in the Brecon Beacons. Luxurious beds, exquisite shower rooms, high-spec kitchens, central heating & bow thrusters for easy boat handling. Boats sleep 2-7 people. Dogs welcome.
Price
Price £1,531.00 to £2,443.00 per unit per weekAddress
Middle Ninfa Farm, Llanellen, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LETelephone
01873 854662Abergavenny
A mountain garden half way up the Blorenge with cracking views over the Vale of Usk.
Address
Llanfoist Crossing Car Park,Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LPTelephone
01633 644850Abergavenny
The site is a pedestrian and cycle access point to the old Railway Line and by foot to the Iron Mountain Trail from Llanfoist Wharf through the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site.
Govilon
Govilon Activity Centre is a non-profit Outdoor Education Centre and Accommodation Venue in South Wales. We have been operating proudly for more than 45 years.
Address
Llanfoist Crossing Car Park, Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LPTelephone
01633 644850Llanfoist, Abergavenny
1.6 mile walk along the canal and return by path and minor road.
Address
Abergavenny to Pontypool layby, Usk Road, Llanover, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EBTelephone
01633 644850Llanover
A 7.8 mile walk around the village of Llanover near Abergavenny.
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