View larger map There’s lots of places to gain entry to the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal for those who want to canoe this picturesque waterway. The canal is open for canoeing year round and the navigable section has a length of about 34 miles.
There are campsites, hotels and guest-houses along the route and while the canal does have some opportunities for refreshments in local pubs it is not over developed so ensure you always carry drinks and food.
The canal runs through the Brecon Beacons National Park and rarely runs through any urban areas – the place is towards the one end at Pontypool. There are a couple of places that you will need to portage your canoe -some locks and a tunnel – but mainly it is an easy canal to canoe. There is good car parking at some of the entry and exit points, particularly the more developed wharfs.
For those who do not want to bring their own canoes or kayak there are hirers along the canal who provide a pick up and drop off service.
As this route is a quiet canal it is suitable for novices and young children but there is some paddling involved as there is no river flow to help move you along.
