Our beautiful local canal, which sits on the northern fringes of the Brecon Beacons, is a hidden gem of a place. It is one of the most underestimated locations in Wales and a great plan 'B' walk if the weather is a tad 'Welsh' higher up. Be it walking, biking, or kayaking, this is simply a gorgeous venue! Given life by the River Usk, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal stretches 35+ beautiful, tranquil miles between the Brecon Basin and Pontymoile Basin. The scenery here never fails to impress, and it is simply my favourite place on earth!

JEANETTE

July 23, 2020

Hiking

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal (Welsh: Camlas Sir Fynwy a Brycheiniog) is a small network of canals in South Wales. For most of its currently (2018) navigable 35-mile (56 km) …

Jenny

November 2, 2020

Hiking

This is just one of the best walks in the area and a complete change from going up the Brecon Beacons.

Routes here

Best Hikes to Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

4.4

(19)

117

hikers

1. River Usk & Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

7.82km

02:00

40m

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.5

(4)

107

hikers

2. Brynich Aqueduct – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Brecon

16.3km

04:09

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.4

(5)

103

hikers

3. Brecon Canal Basin – Brecon Castle loop from Llanfrynach

9.01km

02:20

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 130 m

Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 January

7°C

1°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Brecon, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Fan y Big Summit and Diving Board

Cribyn Summit

Carn Pica Cairn

Watton Limekilns

View of Corn Du and Llyn Cwm Llwch

Watton Bridge (Bridge 165)

Stone Bridge Over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Beacons Way to Pen y Fan Summit

View of the Valley from Cribyn

View of Pen y Fan from Cefn Cwm Llwch

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

1. River Usk & Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

2. Brynich Aqueduct – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Brecon

3. Brecon Canal Basin – Brecon Castle loop from Llanfrynach

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️