New leaflet launched for mon and brec

All the information you need for a pleasurable day out along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal can be found in a new leaflet, which has just been launched by British Waterways, in readiness for the tourism season.

Aimed at both local people and visitors to the area, the bilingual, full-colour leaflet encourages visitors to move along the canal on foot or on a boat, and there are even stretches where cycling is encouraged.

The leaflet describes five linear routes (ranging from 5½ to 8 miles / 9 to 13 km) along the canal between Cwmbran and Brecon, and provides interesting snippets of information about what can be seen en route, from the wealth of wildlife to the fascinating historic sites.

It includes a neat foldout map, which is easy to use when walking along the towpath or in the confines of a boat, together with information on where to eat, how to hire a boat or a bike, and what other activities you can do in the vicinity of the canal.

Pam Griffiths, British Waterways’ project officer, explained that the new format is the result of ideas from the team of staff on the Mon & Brec, and volunteers from the Monmouthshire, Brecon and Abergavenny Canals Trust.

"They had endless quirky bits of information about the canal which we’ve incorporated into the text, to enrich visitors’ experiences and give them a true sense of place," she explained.

The leaflet is available from Abergavenny Tourist Information Centre (01873 857588), Brecon Tourist Information Centre (01874 622485) and Goytre Wharf Visitor Centre (01873 881069), near Abergavenny.