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Wednesday 9th July 2008

Walking in Powys

Walk part of the famous Severn Way along the towpath of the Montgomery Canal between Newtown and Berriew. The canal route is one of the easiest sections of the 210 mile river walk, the surroundings are rural and picturesque with good pubs along the way. The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is one of the most beautiful in the country and attracts walkers from far afield. Not far from Powys, the northern section of the towpath forms part of the Taff Trail – which links Cardiff and the valleys to Brecon.