The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is one of  a small network of canals in South Wales. For most of its 35-mile (56 km) length it runs through the Brecon Beacons National Park

 

This holiday is the perfect short cycling break and can be comfortably completed in a 2 night break.  

 

There is also the opportunity to ride the canal in one direction and take a canal boat back in the other, this would however extend the break by a couple of days.

 

Its present rural character and tranquillity belies its original purpose as an industrial corridor for coal and iron, which were brought to the canal by a network of tramways and/or railroads built and owned by the canal company.

 

The "Mon and Brec" was originally two independent canals - the Monmouthshire Canal from Newport to Pontymoile Basin (including the Crumlin Arm) and the Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal running from Pontymoile to Brecon.

 

Both canals were abandoned in 1962, but the Brecknock and Abergavenny route and a small section of the Monmouthshire route have been reopened since 1970.

 

Much of the rest of the original Monmouthshire Canal is the subject of a restoration plan, which includes the construction of a new marina at the Newport end of the canal.

Total distance:  Approx 35 Miles (56KM) or 70 miles round trip.

 

Grade: Green sections.  (Grade Description)

 

Start/Finish: TBC

 

Accommodation: Hotels, B & B, Farmhouse or Inns

 

Price:

2 Night biking tour. 2 cycling days £175.pp

 

3 Night biking tour. 2 cycling days £225.pp

WHY not cycle back and stay in different locations

4 Night biking tour. 3 cycling days £300.pp

OR

WHY not add the return the trip on a fantastic traditional canal boat, including at least 1 night on the barge.

You will need to contact us on the create a break link.

Bike hire is from local bike shops and can be booked on the booking sheet.

 

 

Cost includes Luggage transfers where required, your accommodation on bed & breakfast basis, if you need a packed lunch they can be arranged subject to accommodation providers charge.

Detailed maps and route descriptions provided as required.