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Canal Holiday
questions & answers
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Is the boat easy to handle?
Our boats are designed for ease of use. We
will show you over the boat and explain how
everything works, then set off with you. We
will make sure you feel happy that you are
in full control before we leave you. After
that we are happy to come out at any time if
you need more help, or if you would like an
extra pair of hands at the locks, etc. (it
might cost you a cup of tea!) |
How far can we get in a week?
That depends entirely on you. It is possible
to go from end to end of the canal (70 miles
in all) and "see it all" in a week so long
as you are prepared to cruise for about 6
hours each day. But for most people, a
leisurely trip to Brecon and back, and
perhaps a couple of days down to Llanfoist
or Goytre later in the week will allow time
to explore, have a meal out and some time to
relax. If you prefer a really peaceful canal
holiday week
with no locks, the tranquil section below Gilwern down to Pontymoile will allow you
enough time later to cruise up to
Llangattock or Llangynidr. At two miles per
hour you will have time to see things you
never noticed before! |
Where can we stop?
Running all the way alongside the canal is a
towpath. Although many people prefer to stop
within villages, you are free to tie up
wherever you wish on the towpath side, so
long as it does not obstruct the waterway
(for example under a bridge, or on a tight
bend). In places where the water is
particularly shallow you may have to "walk
the plank" to get ashore. |
Are there places to eat out along the route?
Travelling towards Brecon from Gilwern,
there is a village every four miles - about
every two hours cruising time. The villages
are situated actually on the canal, and all
have at least one pub (one has five!) where
you can buy a drink or order a meal. |
What about shopping?
On the canal itself, Brecon and Pontypool
have good shops. Gilwern has two general
stores, fish & chips, Post Office, chemist,
dentist and doctor. Llangynidr and Talybont
have good village stores where you can buy
bread and milk etc. Abergavenny and
Crickhowell, each a pleasant walk from the
canal have a wide selection of shops. |
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