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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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1.6 mile walk along the canal and return by path and minor road.- 2.8 mile walk along the cycle track to Govilon and back along the canal.
- A gentle 1.8 mile walk taking in woodland and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Goytre Wharf, south of Abergavenny.
Goytre Wharf is a 200 year old industrial heritage site that includes a busy visitor centre and marina on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.- 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
Llanfoist Wharf is a picturesque corner of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, deep in the foothills of the Blorenge Mountain above Abergavenny.- 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
- Goytre Hall Wood is 3.5 hectares of gently undulating broad-leaved woodland, set amongst a similarly flowing farmscape of small fields and woods
- 1st Jan 202631st Dec 2026
- The Monmouthshire, Brecon and Abergavenny Canals Trust (MBACT) is a local charity focusing on restoring the Mon & Brec canal for its entire length. The Trust operates 2 community trip boats from the popular Goytre Wharf. The boats normally run at weekends and through the school holidays.
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Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NGAbergavenny
Llanfoist Wharf is a picturesque corner of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, deep in the foothills of the Blorenge Mountain above Abergavenny.
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Westgate House, Merthyr Rd, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LHTelephone
0871 5279212Abergavenny
Whether you're a hiker, biker or nature-lover, our Premier Inn Abergavenny hotel is great for a short break.
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Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EWTelephone
01873880899Abergavenny
Sat alongside the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal at Goytre Wharf, Penelope’s Café is an ideal stop for tasty food and refreshing drinks with both indoor and outdoor seating.
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Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9HETelephone
01873 852606Abergavenny
The Monmouthshire is a course that suits all levels of golfer and indeed all ages.
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Goytre Hall, Nant-y-derry, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9DLTelephone
07375354028Price
Price £125.00 to £175.00 per room per night for bed & breakfastAbergavenny
Three Mountains Luxury Retreats is set in the medieval Goytre Hall, which has been recently refurbished. Guests can stay in three luxury bed & breakfast suites, or our self catered loft room.
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Price £125.00 to £175.00 per room per night for bed & breakfastAddress
The Boathouse, Llanfoist Wharf, Church Lane, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NGTelephone
07734980509Price
Price £735.00 per unit per weekChurch Lane, Abergavenny
Our three cottages are nestled around Llanfoist Wharf on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, near Abergavenny.
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Price £735.00 per unit per week
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Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EWAbergavenny
The Monmouthshire, Brecon and Abergavenny Canals Trust (MBACT) is a local charity focusing on restoring the Mon & Brec canal for its entire length. The Trust operates 2 community trip boats from the popular Goytre Wharf. The boats normally run at…
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The Retreat, Llanover, Near Abergavenny, NP79ENTelephone
07805898132Near Abergavenny
Farm Shop & Cafe selling delicious homecooked food set in a wonderful atmospheric old Chapel.
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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.
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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.
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Brecon Beacon Cottages, Llanfoist Wharf, Church Lane, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NGTelephone
07734980509Price
Price £735.00 per unit per weekChurch Lane, Abergavenny
Dry Dock Cottage is a relaxing stay on the banks of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal with a cinema snug, roll-top bath and king-size bed. It sleeps two.
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Price £735.00 per unit per week
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The Cedars, Abergavenny Road, Penperlleni, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, NP4 0ADTelephone
07943 722325Penperlleni, Pontypool
Baffle Haus is a motor inspired coffee shop, kitchen, retail and event space on the main carriageway of the A4042 just outside of Abergavenny.
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Old Abergavenny Road, Mamhilad, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, NP4 8RHPontypool
Medieval church first mentioned in c1100 but likely 14th century in origin.
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Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LHTelephone
01873 854831Price
Price £60.00 per person per night for bed & breakfastAbergavenny
The Bridge Inn at Llanfoist, known as “The Bridge” is a small privately owned pub perched on the banks of the Usk river, easy to find, and just 1/2 mile from the ancient town of Abergavenny, often referred to as “The Gateway of Wales”.
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Price £60.00 per person per night for bed & breakfastAddress
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.
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Brecon Beacon Cottages, Llanfoist Wharf, Church Lane, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NGTelephone
07734980509Price
Price £735.00 per unit per weekChurch Lane, Abergavenny
Wharfinger's Cottage is a stylish holiday home that abuts the canal, as it was home to the manager of the wharf in the 19th Century. It sleeps 6 in 3-bedrooms.
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Price £735.00 per unit per weekAddress
Brecon Beacon Cottages, Llanfoist Wharf, Church Lane, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NGTelephone
07734980509Price
Price £735.00 per unit per weekChurch Lane, Abergavenny
Incline Cottage is a romanic larch-clad cottage with a wooded background and canal sde terrace. Sleeps two.
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Price £735.00 per unit per weekAddress
B4246 Road, Govilon, Monmouthshire, NP4 9RGGovilon
The Tumble (also known as The Keepers) is a cycling climb near Abergavenny which heads up The Blorenge mountain from Govilon in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. It is 5km in length with a consistent 10% incline for the first…
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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.
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Llanover Village Hall, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9HATelephone
01633 644850Abergavenny
3 mile walk through Llanover Park and return on lanes and the canal towpath.
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