Brecon Basin Canals
Brecon Basin Canals
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Stewart C
Chatham, UK1,105 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We visited the Brecon Canal Basin on a Monday morning in August whilst passing through the Brecon Beacons on route to Swansea. We had initially driven to Brecon Cathedral and parked there in a pay & display car park and walked to the canal basins from there passing through the city centre, a distance of just over half a mile.
The basin once formed one end of the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal network and a quick search on the internet reveals that it took coals, iron & limestone to Newport. Since then, the basin has been restored as a smart area for pleasure craft and recreation and the charming row of cottages on one side gives it an idyllic atmosphere.
Unfortunately, on the day of our visit there was only one narrow boat moored up just beyond the bridge but a couple of small pleasure craft seemed to be taking visitors out onto the canal. The whole area is very photogenic and we even experimented with some black & white pictures for effect. The theatre sitting by the side of the basin has a café with outdoor seating though we did not use this.
The basin once formed one end of the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal network and a quick search on the internet reveals that it took coals, iron & limestone to Newport. Since then, the basin has been restored as a smart area for pleasure craft and recreation and the charming row of cottages on one side gives it an idyllic atmosphere.
Unfortunately, on the day of our visit there was only one narrow boat moored up just beyond the bridge but a couple of small pleasure craft seemed to be taking visitors out onto the canal. The whole area is very photogenic and we even experimented with some black & white pictures for effect. The theatre sitting by the side of the basin has a café with outdoor seating though we did not use this.
Written 24 September 2023
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Ernie H
Cardiff, UK2,300 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Easy parking (pay and display) nearby, just look for Aldi turning off the main thoroughfare. Called the canal basin, it is the terminus of the canal. Boat trips can be had and for land lubbers benches to sit and watch the world slowly go by. The Theatre here has a cafe with outside seating Take a little walk along the tow path and see houses fronting on to the canal.
Written 30 May 2024
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cjtriprpf
Serooskerke, The Netherlands2,230 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Beautiful part of Brecon with the departing boats, a pity that they were fully booked
Nice route to walk along the water with the boats, under the old bridges
There are signs along the route with good explanations about the history, for example the longest railway line at that time
51 km of waterway, 800 m height difference in the water, previously 12 locks
Nice route to walk along the water with the boats, under the old bridges
There are signs along the route with good explanations about the history, for example the longest railway line at that time
51 km of waterway, 800 m height difference in the water, previously 12 locks

Written 5 September 2023
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Kim
Cardiff, UK283 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Beautiful spot to visit, plenty of paid parking
80p hour, £1.50 2 hours very cheap.
Beautiful scenic walk along the canal which i think is the River Usk which passes all the way thru to Newport then into the Bristol Channel.
Beautiful spot for a pleasant peaceful walk!!!
80p hour, £1.50 2 hours very cheap.
Beautiful scenic walk along the canal which i think is the River Usk which passes all the way thru to Newport then into the Bristol Channel.
Beautiful spot for a pleasant peaceful walk!!!
Written 26 July 2024
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Roger G
Glasgow, UK2,885 contributions
Jun 2023
The Brecon Canal Basin has seen a great deal of appropriate restoration. Pleasant walks along the canal side with plenty of laid back mallards, etc. An odd tower-like building that may have been part of the canal infrastructure. The theatre has a cafe with outside seating. Regular boat trips along the canal and a big paying car park nearby.
Written 25 June 2023
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Nelgumford
926 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is a wonderful way to bring the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to a sensible conclusion. The late twentieth century bridges set the water and the older buildings off wonderfully. There's even a facilities station just along the way.
Written 7 October 2023
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Sarah P
Merthyr Tydfil, UK37 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
We parked up nearby the basin and as we had a blue badge we could park for free for up to 8 hours.
Had a walk down the tow path and over a bridge. Lovely views and so very peaceful. Love gardens facing the canal and such a pleasant view.
Back at the basin we watched as those on the boats turned around ready for their return trip.
We had luck of a cold drink and a jacket potato with cheese - maybe too filling - they do wraps and sandwiches too. And at a reasonable price.
Recommend for unwinding and just a general relaxing rest
Had a walk down the tow path and over a bridge. Lovely views and so very peaceful. Love gardens facing the canal and such a pleasant view.
Back at the basin we watched as those on the boats turned around ready for their return trip.
We had luck of a cold drink and a jacket potato with cheese - maybe too filling - they do wraps and sandwiches too. And at a reasonable price.
Recommend for unwinding and just a general relaxing rest
Written 9 August 2023
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Emma P
Ammanford, UK448 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
Having worked in brecon for some time I hadn't realised how beautiful the canal and brecon basin is. Took a drive knowing another lockdown was approaching and parked near the theater. We decided to stroll along the path which goes on for miles & miles. The barages were poodling along aswell as a few kayaks and hire boats. Will cycle next time to utilise it fully. There are areas where you can take a picnic on a warm day.
Written 27 September 2020
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Roger E
Bridgwater, UK514 contributions
Jun 2021
This is a great place to start and finish an easy walk. Following the canal, the towpath provides level walking on a well-graveled pathway. Choose your distance and turn around to return to the canal basin where ice creams and snacks are available.
Written 9 June 2021
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,518 contributions
Oct 2021
Visited on Wednesday 20th October. We were visiting Brecon and decided to check out the canal basin, well worth going to see. Plenty to do, you can then go for a walk or cycle along the tow path.
Written 19 November 2021
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Hi,
Have you got any availability for the small picnic boats tomorrow for 2 adults & a child (3) please?
I did ring for today but you were fully booked.
Thank you
Caren
Written 28 August 2017
Hi Can you email me details of day trips on your canal boat. We are a pensioners club and would have about 40-45 people. We are all mobile with no wheel chairs, We understand that you organise 3 hour trips with cream tea. Can you email prices etc.
Anne Morgan
Alcan LM Pensioners Association
Written 29 March 2015
Hi,
You've e-mailed the wrong person, sorry, I just went on the trip on the canal, I don't organise anything myself.
Written 30 March 2015
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