Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, 35-mile canal in Usk Valley, Wales
The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal extends through the Brecon Beacons National Park, connecting Brecon Basin to Pontymoile Basin with several locks along its route.
Originally constructed in the late 18th century, the canal merged two separate waterways used for transporting coal, lime, and industrial goods throughout South Wales.
The canal forms part of the Taff Trail Long Distance Footpath, integrating local heritage sites and former industrial structures like lime kilns into a recreational corridor.
Visitors can rent narrowboats, canoes, and small motorboats at Goytre Wharf, which includes a visitor center, restaurant, and connections to multiple walking paths.
The canal features a lock-free section stretching 23 miles from Llangynidr to Pontymoile, making it one of the longest uninterrupted stretches in British waterways.
Location: Torfaen
GPS coordinates: 51.82410,-3.09863
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:03
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2.1 km
Llanwenarth House
1.6 km
Clydach House
1.2 km
Gilwern Hill, Monmouthshire
1.9 km
Smart's Bridge
2 km
Parish Church of St Elli
1.2 km
Llanwenarth Baptist Chapel
2.4 km
St Peter's Church
3.2 km
Ty-uchaf Farmhouse Including Yard Wall And Stile Between House And Barn Range
1.8 km
Nant Dyar Railway Viaduct
2.1 km
Churchyard Cross to the south of Parish Church of St Peter
3.2 km
Bridge 102 over the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canal
985 m
Bridge 105 over the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canal including Iron Sign
522 m
Llangenny Bridge
3.5 km
Govilon Yard Bridge
2.9 km
Bridge 106 over the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canal including Iron Sign
953 m
Three Arch Viaduct of former Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny Railway
2.7 km
Bridge 107 over the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canal including Iron Sign
1.5 km
Llanwenarth Bridge
1.9 km
Limekilns at Auckland House
279 m
Dark Bridge (Canal Bridge No 109)
2.9 km
Pen-pedair-heol Bridge (Canal Bridge No 110)
3.2 km
Bridge 101 over the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canal
1.3 km
Quarry Bridge
3.2 km
Providence Baptist Chapel
1.8 km
Railway Viaduct over Canal to SE of Govilon
2.6 km
Stop Lock, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
3.1 km
Lych Gate at church of St Cenau, Llangenny
3.6 kmReviews
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