Access for all
Star grading system
Smooth level surface with gentle linear slopes above 1:12 and cross slopes above 1:50.
Reasonably smooth surface with linear slopes between 1:10 - 1:12 and cross slopes 1:35 - 1:45.
Rough patches and steep linear slopes of below 1:10 and cross slopes below 1:35
1) Recommended section
Brecon to Brynich Aqueduct (Bridge167 –Bridge 162)
Total Distance: 3.5 km
Star grading:
"Our walk begins in the beautiful town of Brecon."
Our walk begins at the northern basin of the canal in the beautiful town of Brecon. There is a car park with disabled parking spaces at the basin. The easiest access point is from the theatre (with nearby toilets and benches) and you also have the option of taking a boat trip along the canal (the boat has disabled access).
The towpath is smooth and hard with a few fishing spots en-route. You can walk up to the Brynich locks, a stretch of around 3km, but please note that there is a lack of resting areas between bridge 164 and 163. The access point at bridge 163 leads to the locks and there is a linear slope on the approach. There is a nice picnic area at the locks with a few tables.
The next access point is across the road through a hinged gate for vehicles accompanied by a foot gate. The main gate is generally not locked and the foot gate is 815mm there is some linear slope and cross slope on the approach. There is a small lay-by on the side of the road where a car can be parked but note that this can be busy during high season.
The Brynich aqueduct is around 600mm from this access point. The towpath is smooth and hard with no considerable linear or cross slope.
2) Recommended section
Talybont On Usk (Bridge 143-bridge 145)
Total Distance: 900 metres
Recommended access points: 2
Star grading:
"The towpath along the canal offers an easy walk."
Talybont-on-Usk lies between the River Usk and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. It has several pubs and a shop. Talybont was a busy village when the railway and canal were operational, but today it is a quiet holiday centre with facilities for fishing, pony trekking, walking and cycling. The towpath along the canal offers an easy walk.
A car park is conveniently located close to bridge 143 just by the B4558; a ramp connects the car park to the canal towpath. The surface of the ramp is tarmac, with some linear slope but this does not last for more than 10-15m. The width of the ramp is above 1000mm. Toilets are located next to the car park and the White Hart Inn is just across from the car park with seating available by the towpath.
Once on the towpath turn right and walk along the towpath towards the village. The surface of the towpath is crushed stone and the width is 1000-1200mm. The next access point is just before bridge 144 and this goes down to the village. There is a ramp with a tarmac surface and some linear and cross slope on it. The width of this access point is above 1000mm.
There is another access point at bridge 144. This access point is from the main road over the lift bridge. To access the towpath cross the road carefully. The towpath on this side does not change much until bridge 145.
3) Recommended section
Llangynidir locks to bridge 137
Total distance: 1 km
Recommended access points: 1
Star grading:
"Spectacular views through the Brecon Beacons National Park."
Parking is available at Llangynidir lock just by the B4558. The surface of the parking area is compacted stone, as is the path that follows through to the locks. The walk from the car park brings you straight out by lock 65 which is the second lock in the series of five located in this area. The towpath is nice and smooth, made from compacted stone with a width between 1000-1200mm.
The closest pub is the Coach & Horses by the bottom lock, around 400m from the carpark.
From here turn north towards Brecon, there is a service block with toilets which are locked and can be operated with a BW key (keys and other essentials are available from the waterscape.com shop).
The towpath meanders through the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park with some spectacular views. Due to the presence of three locks there is some linear slope but this does not last for more than 10m by each lock.
The surface is a little rough and puddles may appear after rain. Thanks to the width of the path, most towpath users should be able to pass around them.
Just after lock 67 there is a small pond on the left side of the towpath with disabled access fishing platforms. The walk is dotted with resting areas at regular intervals in the form of picnic tables and benches.
4) Recommended section
Llangynidir locks (Bridge 132 to lock 65)
Total distance: 500m
Recommended access points: 1
Star grading:
The other option is to park at bridge 132 along the canal and walk north just after bridge 133.
The towpath curves along the canal before reaching a set of five locks. The surface of the towpath is smooth and hard, made from compact crushed stone. There is some linear slope along the lock but this does not last for more than 15m.
The nearest pub is at bridge 132 called the Coach & Horses.
5) Recommended section
Gilwern (Bridge 104 to bridge 102)
Total distance: 1.25km
Recommended access points: 2
Star grading:
"A pleasant walk to bridge 102."
Around 4 miles from Abergavenny the small and tranquil village of Gilwern offers spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons and the Sugar Loaf along with pleasant walks along the canal.
The access to the main car parking area is just by the canal entry point from bridge 104. The entry onto the towpath is a level walk from the car park.
There are a couple of picnic tables and benches on the site. The access point is through an open gap from bridge 104, the surface is smooth tarmac and the width is above 2.5m. There is a service block on the downstream side of bridge 104 with a toilet block which is generally locked but can be opened with a BW key.
The towpath follows onto bridge 103 (access is through an open gap) and although there is some steep linear slope, the surface is smooth tarmac and the slope does not last for more than 10-15m. There is a bench on the top of this access point just beside a road. Walkers need to cross the road at the zebra crossing and can access the other side through another open gap, the surface is stone and the condition fair. There are a couple of pubs on the other side of the road: the Navigation which has a car parking space and the Bridge Inn which is located next to the towpath with outdoor seating available. It is a pleasant walk to bridge 102.
6) Recommended section
Goytre Wharf
Total distance: 1km
Recommended access point: 1
Star grading:
"Goytre holds the key to 200 years of industrial history."
A few minutes drive from Abergavenny, Goytre holds the key to 200 years of industrial history. Spread over an area of eight acres, this is a popular tourist destination.The approach is from a small country road into the site. Parking is available and the towpath is stone with a smooth surface. There is a visitor information centre along with a café and toilet on the site itself.
Pleasant walks thread through the woods from the marina. The towpath is smooth and hard with no considerable cross and linear slopes.
The access to the towpath is from under the aqueduct and there is a steep linear and cross slope, the surface is rough and has some loose stones. The width of this access point is above 1000mm and there is a hand rail on the side. Care must be taken especially when going downhill.
Once on the towpath the surface improves considerably and there is a pleasant walk to bridge 75.7) Recommended section
Pontypool (Bridge 52 to bridge 47)
Total distance: 2.5 km
Recommended access points: 6
Star grading:
"Surface is smooth tarmac for all access points."
Pontypool is a small town north of Cwmbran.The main car park is located in the town centre and parking is also available in the leisure centre about 1 mile from the canal. Street parking also exists in some areas along the canalside road.
The access point is from bridge 52. Access is through an open gap, the width is above 1000mm and there is some linear and cross slope down to the towpath. The surface is smooth tarmac and the access path from the bridge to the towpath is no more than 10-15 meters long.
There are access points from bridge 51, 50, 48 and 47, all are through an open gap and have some linear and cross slope on them. The surface is smooth tarmac on all these access points. The access from bridge 49 has bollards but there is enough space for a wheelchair to pass through.
The towpath is smooth hard tarmac throughout. There is no linear slope except at the bridges where the towpath crosses the bridge over to the other side of the canal. The towpath is frequently used by local residents and is in good condition throughout. There are a couple of waterside pubs along the towpath. The Open Hearth Inn is located between bridge 48 and 49 and has a car park to one side although the entry onto the towpath is via a flight of 6 steps. The pub has waterside seating and a fishing platform close to it.
Mynediad i bawb
System raddio
Arwyneb llyfn gyda llethrau llinellol esmwyth dros 1:12 a llethrau croes dros 1:50.
Arwyneb eithaf llyfn gyda llethrau llinellol rhwng 1:10 - 1:12 a llethrau croes 1:35 - 1:45.
Darnau garw a llethrau llinellol serth o dan 1:10 a llethrau croes o dan 1:35
1) Rhan a argymhellir
Aberhonddu i Bont Ddŵr Brynich (Pont 167 – Pont 162)
Pellter: 3.5 km
Gradd:
"Mae’r daith yn cychwyn yn nhref brydferth Aberhonddu."
Mae’r daith yn cychwyn ym masn gogleddol y gamlas yn nhref brydferth Aberhonddu. Mae yna faes parcio â llefydd parcio i bobl anabl yn y basn. Y man hawsaf i gyrraedd y gamlas yw o’r theatr (sydd â thoiledau a meinciau gerllaw) a gallwch hefyd fynd ar daith cwch ar hyd y gamlas (mae’r cwch yn addas i bobl anabl).
Mae'r llwybr yn llyfn a chadarn gydag ambell i fan pysgota ar y ffordd. Gallwch gerdded i lociau Brynich, pellter o tua 3km, ond nodwch nad oes llawer o fannau i gael seibiant rhwng pontydd 164 a 163. Mae’r pwynt mynediad ym mhont 163 yn arwain at y lociau ac mae llethr linethol wrth nesu. Mae yna fan picnic hyfryd ger y lociau gydag ambell i fwrdd.
Mae’r pwynt mynediad nesaf ar draws y ffordd drwy giât golfachog ar gyfer cerbydau sydd hefyd â giât droed. Nid yw’r brif giât wedi’i chloi fel arfer ac mae’r giât droed yn mesur 815mm. Mae yna ychydig o lethr linethol a llethr groes wrth ei chyrraedd. Mae yna encilfa fach ar ochr y ffordd lle gellir parcio car ond gallai fod yn brysur yn ystod adegau prysura’r flwyddyn.
Mae Pont Ddŵr Brynich tua 600m o’r pwynt mynediad hwn. Mae’r llwybr yn llyfn a chadarn heb unrhyw lethr llinellol na llethr groes sylweddol.
2) Rhan a argymhellir
Tal-y-bont ar Wysg (Pont 143 - Pont 145)
Pellter: 900 metr
Pwyntiau mynediad a argymhellir: 2
Gradd:
"Mae’r llwybr ar hyd y gamlas yn daith gerdded hawdd."
Mae Tal-y-bont ar Wysg wedi’i leoli rhwng yr Afon Wysg a Chamlas Mynwy ac Aberhonddu. Mae nifer o dafarndai a siop yno. Roedd Tal-y-bont yn bentref prysur pan oedd y rheilffordd a’r gamlas yn cael eu defnyddio, ond erbyn hyn mae’n ganolfan wyliau ddistaw gyda chyfleusterau ar gyfer pysgota, merlota, cerdded a beicio. Mae’r llwybr ar hyd y gamlas yn daith gerdded hawdd.
Mae maes parcio cyfleus yn agos i bont 143 ger y B4558; mae ramp rhwng y maes parcio a llwybr y gamlas. Mae arwyneb y ramp yn darmac, gydag ychydig o lethr linellol ond nid yw’n para mwy na 10-15 metr. Mae lled y ramp yn fwy na 1000mm. Mae toiledau ger y maes parcio ac mae’r White Hart Inn gyferbyn â’r maes parcio gyda seddau ar gael ger y llwybr.
Ar y llwybr, trowch i’r dde a cherddwch tuag at y pentref. Cerrig wedi’u malu yw arwyneb y llwybr ac mae’n mesur rhwng 1000 a 1200mm o led. Mae’r pwynt mynediad nesaf ychydig cyn i chi ddod at bont 144 ac mae’n arwain i lawr i’r pentref. Mae yna ramp tarmac sydd ag ychydig o lethr linellol a chroes arno. Mae lled y mynediad hwn yn fwy na 1000mm.
Mae yna bwynt mynediad arall ym mhont 144 o’r brif ffordd dros y bont godi. Croeswch y ffordd yn ofalus i gyrraedd y llwybr. Nid yw’r llwybr ar yr ochr hon yn newid llawer nes i chi gyrraedd pont 145.
3) Rhan a argymhellir
Lociau Llangynidr i bont 137
Pellter: 1 km
Pwyntiau mynediad a argymhellir: 1
Gradd:
"Golygfeydd godidog drwy Barc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog."
Mae llefydd parcio ar gael yn lociau Llangynidr ger y B4558. Cerrig cywasgedig yw arwyneb y maes parcio a’r llwybr sy’n arwain at y lociau. Mae’r daith o’r maes parcio yn dod â chi yn syth at loc 65 sef ail loc mewn cyfres o bump yn yr ardal hon. Mae’r llwybr yn llyfn, wedi’i wneud o gerrig cywasgedig ac mae’n mesur lled rhwng 1000 a 1200 mm o led.
Y dafarn agosaf yw’r Coach & Horses sydd wedi'i leoli ger y loc gwaelod, tua 400m o’r maes parcio.
O’r fan hon, trowch i’r gogledd tuag at Aberhonddu, mae yna gyfleusterau gan gynnwys toiledau. Maent wedi’u cloi, ond gellir eu hagor gydag allwedd Dyfrffyrdd Prydain.
Mae’r llwybr yn dolennu drwy ganol Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog gyda golygfeydd godidog. Oherwydd y tri loc mae yna ychydig o lethr linellol ond nid yw’n para fwy na 10 metr ym mhob loc.
Mae’r arwyneb fymryn yn arw a gall fod pyllau dŵr ar ôl iddi lawio. Diolch i led y llwybr, dylai’r rhan fwyaf o ddefnyddwyr y llwybr allu eu hosgoi.
Ar ôl loc 67 mae yna bwll bach ar ochr chwith y llwybr sydd â phlatfformau pysgota sy’n addas i bobl anabl. Mae byrddau picnic a meinciau wedi’u gwasgaru ar hyd y daith fel mannau gorffwys.
4) Rhan a argymhellir
Lociau Llangynidir (Pont 132 i loc 65)
Pellter: 500m
Pwyntiau mynediad a argymhellir: 1
Gradd:
Yr opsiwn arall yw parcio ym mhont 132 ar hyd y gamlas a cherdded i’r gogledd ar ôl pont 133.
Mae’r llwybr yn dilyn y gamlas cyn cyrraedd cyfres o bum loc. Mae arwyneb y llwybr yn llyfn ac yn gadarn ac wedi’i ei wneud o gerrig cywasgedig wedi’u malu. Mae yna ychydig o lethr linellol ar hyd y loc ond nid yw’n para fwy na 15 metr.
Mae’r dafarn agosaf ger pont 132, sef y Coach & Horses.
5) Rhan a argymhellir
Gilwern (Pont 104 i bont 102)
Pellter: 1.25km
Pwyntiau mynediad a argymhellir: 2
Gradd:
"Taith hyfryd i bont 102."
Tua 4 milltir o’r Fenni saif pentref bach tawel Gilwern lle ceir golygfeydd godidog o Fannau Brycheiniog a Mynydd Pen-y-fâl ynghyd â theithiau cerdded hyfryd ar hyd y gamlas.
Mae’r mynediad i’r prif faes parcio yn agos iawn at y pwynt mynediad i’r gamlas o bont 104. Nid oes llethr rhwng y maes parcio â’r llwybr.
Mae yna lond llaw o fyrddau picnic a meinciau ar y safle. Mae’r pwynt mynediad drwy fwlch agored o bont 104, mae’r arwyneb yn darmac llyfn ac mae dros 2.5 metr o led. Mae yna gyfleusterau ar ochr isaf pont 104 gyda thoiled sydd ar glo fel arfer ond y gellir ei agor gydag allwedd Dyfrffyrdd Prydain.
Mae’r llwybr yn arwain at bont 103 (ceir mynediad drwy fwlch agored) ac er bod yna ychydig o lethr linellol serth, mae’r arwyneb yn darmac llyfn ac nid yw’r llethr yn para fwy na 10-15 metr. Mae yna fainc ar gopa’r pwynt mynediad hwn ger y ffordd. Mae angen i gerddwyr groesi’r ffordd yn y groesfan sebra a gallant gyrraedd yr ochr arall drwy fwlch agored arall. Mae’r arwyneb yn garreg ac mae’i gyflwr yn eithaf da. Mae yna gwpwl o dafarnau yr ochr arall i’r ffordd: mae gan y Navigation faes parcio a saif y Bridge Inn ger y llwybr ac mae yno seddau y tu allan. Mae’n daith hyfryd i bont 102.
6) Rhan a argymhellir
Glanfa Goetre
Pellter: 1km
Pwyntiau mynediad a argymhellir: 1
Gradd:
"200 mlynedd o hanes diwydiannol yng Ngoetre."
Dim ond ychydig funudau mewn car o’r Fenni, gallwch weld 200 mlynedd o hanes diwydiannol yng Ngoetre. Mae’r safle wyth acer hwn yn boblogaidd gyda thwristiaid.
Rydych yn cyrraedd y safle ar hyd ffordd fach wledig. Mae llefydd parcio ar gael ac mae gan y llwybr arwyneb carreg, llyfn. Mae yna ganolfan gwybodaeth i ymwelwyr ynghyd â chaffi a thoiled ar y safle ei hun.
Ceir teithiau cerdded hyfryd drwy’r goedwig o’r marina. Mae’r llwybr yn llyfn a chadarn heb unrhyw lethrau croes na llinellol sylweddol.
Ceir mynediad i’r llwybr o dan y bont ddŵr ac mae yna lethr linellol serth a llethr groes, mae’r arwyneb yn arw ac mae ambell i garreg rydd. Mae’r mynediad yn fwy na 1000mm o led ac mae yna ganllaw ar yr ochr. Byddwch yn ofalus iawn yn enwedig wrth fynd lawr y llethr.
Unwaith i chi gyrraedd y llwybr mae’r arwyneb yn gwella’n sylweddol ac mae yna daith hyfryd i bont 75.
7) Rhan a argymhellir
Pont-y-pŵl (Pont 52 i bont 47)
Pellter: 2.5 km
Pwyntiau mynediad a argymhellir: 6
Gradd:
"Tarmac llyfn ym mhob pwynt mynediad."
Tref fach i’r gogledd o Gwmbrân yw Pont-y-pŵl. Mae’r prif faes parcio wedi’i leoli yng nghanol y dref ac mae llefydd parcio hefyd ar gael yn y ganolfan hamdden sydd tua milltir o’r gamlas. Mae’n bosibl parcio mewn rhai mannau ar hyd y ffordd wrth ochr y gamlas.
Mae’r pwynt mynediad o bont 52 drwy fwlch agored. Mae’n mesur mwy na 1000mm o led ac mae yna ychydig o lethr linellol a chroes i lawr at y llwybr. Ceir tarmac llyfn ac nid yw’n fwy na 10-15 metr o’r bont i’r llwybr.
Mae yna bwyntiau mynediad ym mhontydd 51, 50, 48 a 47, ac maent i gyd drwy fwlch agored gydag ychydig o lethr linellol a chroes yn rhai ohonynt. Ceir tarmac llyfn yn y pwyntiau mynediad hyn i gyd. Mae yna sawl bolard ym mynedfa Pont 49 ond mae yna ddigon o le ar gyfer cadair olwyn.
Mae’r holl lwybr yn darmac cadarn, llyfn. Does yna ddim llethr linellol heblaw ger y pontydd lle mae’r llwybr yn croesi’r bont i ochr arall y gamlas. Mae pobl leol yn defnyddio’r llwybr yn aml ac mae’r llwybr cyfan mewn cyflwr da. Mae yna gwpwl o dafarnau ar lan y dŵr ar hyd y llwybr. Mae’r Open Hearth Inn wedi’i leoli rhwng pontydd 48 a 49 ac mae yna faes parcio ar un ochr ond mae 6 gris yn arwain at y llwybr. Mae gan y dafarn seddau ar ochr y dŵr a phlatfform pysgota gerllaw.
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