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The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, often called the Mon & Brec Canal, is a scenic waterway that runs through the countryside of South Wales. Built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the canal was originally used to transport coal, iron, and limestone from the industrial valleys to towns and ports. It stretches for about 35 miles (56 km) between Brecon and Cwmbran, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Unlike many other canals, the Mon & Brec Canal has very few locks and follows a peaceful, winding route through villages, farms, and wooded hillsides. Today it is mainly used for leisure activities such as narrowboat holidays, walking, fishing, and cycling, and it is valued for both its natural beauty and its historical importance.

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#1 Rated Visitor Attractions on the Mon & Brec Canal

Broughton Castle

Broughton Castle, Banbury OX15 5EB.

"3 miles southwest of Banbury"

Castle
#2 Rated Visitor Attractions on the Mon & Brec Canal

Abergavenny Castle

Castle St, Abergavenny NP7 5EE.

  • Accessible Entrance
Camping and Castle
#3 Rated Visitor Attractions on the Mon & Brec Canal

Pencilli Castle

Pencelli Castle Farm, Pencelli, Brecon LD3 7LX.

  • Accessible Entrance
Accommodation
#4 Rated Visitor Attractions on the Mon & Brec Canal

Beacon Park Cottages

Llanfoist Wharf, Llanfoist, Abergavenny NP7 9NG.

"on a private wharf alongside the beautiful Monmouthshire & Brecon canal"

Castle
#5 Rated Visitor Attractions on the Mon & Brec Canal

Tretower Court and Castle

Powys, Tretower, Crickhowell NP8 1RF.

  • Accessible Entrance
Castle
#6 Rated Visitor Attractions on the Mon & Brec Canal

Alisby Castle

High St, Crickhowell NP8 1BE.

  • Accessible Entrance
Castle
#7 Rated Visitor Attractions on the Mon & Brec Canal
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Brecon Castle


  • Accessible Entrance