2008
SO0727 : Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Cefn-Brynich
taken 16 years ago, near to Llechfaen, Powys, Wales
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Cefn-Brynich
The canal had fallen into disuse by the 1930s but has been gradually restored by the British Waterways Board with support from the National Park and others since 1968. the canal was reopened to the public in 1970. The canal is now used for informal recreation including canoeing, fishing, walks along the towpath (a section of the Taf trail follows the canal bank for walkers only), and for canal boat holidays. the full length of the canal towpath is a public footpath. During its passage through the National Park it features six locks and several public houses are to be found adjacent to the canal enroute. there is a short tunnel through which the canal passes near Talybont on Usk and visitor may find it entertaining when in the vicinity of the tunnel to watch novice canal users negotiate their way through. Stone bridges crossing the canal and a common and attractive feature. There have also be few aqueducts one of the finest of which is located 8200 m down stream from the canal lock adjacent to the minor road B4558 at Cefn Brynich (SO 079274). There is an excellent view of this aqueduct from the road bridge at this point on the aforementioned minor road.
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