BEACON PARK BOATS

Brecon Canal with Beacon Park Boats

Why choose the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal?

Arguably the most beautiful and scenic canal of all.
Perfect for first timers!
Brecon beacons canal boat hire Set entirely within the Brecon Beacons National Park.  
Despite being built on the hillside it has one of the longest lock-free stretches in the country - over 22 miles.
Six locks, one tunnel, 5 lift bridges and an amazing aqueduct over the River Usk.
Excellent canal side public houses and restaurants.
Historians delight; discover the beginnings of the industrial revolution.
Explore the charming villages of Gilwern, Llangattock, Crickhowell and the Cathedral City of Brecon.
Delightful walks in and around the Brecon Beacons, excellent fishing, cycling, pony trekking and abundant wildlife.
A canal suited to all age groups; recently Kingfisher was hired by 3 people with a combined age of 242 (85, 81, 76!) and they had a wonderful week cruising to Brecon and back.
Remember, the choice of when you start, how far you cruise and where you moor overnight is entirely yours.
The Mon & Brec is a seasonal delight which ought to be visited three times! The Spring - bare trees allowing more light and extended views. Summer - long lazy days with evening sunshine, Autumn - the colours of Autumn are simply breathtaking.
33 miles of
unspoilt countryside
within the
Brecon Beacons National Park
Canal barge holidays

long boat holidays

Suggested Itineraries
WEEKEND GET AWAY
  Arrive 14:30 (or later) Friday.
  Friday night moor at Govilon or Gilwern.
  Saturday cruise to Llangynidr or through the locks and tunnel to Talybont on Usk.
  Sunday cruise back to Govilon or Llanfoist.
  Monday handover boat at 09:00.
  Canal holiday hire
MID WEEK ESCAPE
  (Four nights for the price of three)
  Arrive 14:30 (or later) Monday.
  Monday night moor at Govilon or Gilwern.
  Tuesday cruise up through the locks and tunnel to overnight in Talybont on Usk.
  Wednesday Either push on to cross the aqueduct and visit Brecon for lunch returning to Talybont. Or leisurely cruise to Penceli for lunch, returning to Top Lock.
  Thursday back through the tunnel and locks to Govilon or Llanfoist.
  Friday handover boat at 09:00.
ONE OR TWO WEEK PURE RELAXATION
  Arrive either 14:30 (or later) Friday, Saturday or Monday. Choice of narrowboat varies depending on preferred start day.
  1st night moor at Govilon or Gilwern
  2nd day Cruise up through the first lock and explore Llangynidr and the River Usk.
  3rd day Travel up through the locks, tunnel and lift bridges to Brecon.
  4th day After a morning in Brecon (Market day Tuesday) leave for Talybont stopping at the aqueduct for coffee.
  5th day back through tunnel and five locks to Llangattock, walk into Crickhowell or climb the Llangattock Escarpment visiting the ancient tram roads and caves.
  6th day cruise to Goytre or Mamhilad.
  7th day after a morning walk cruise back to Llanfoist.
  8th day handover boat at 09:00.

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