The 'Mon and Brec' Canal is one of the finest in Britain. It lies almost completely within the borders of the Brecon Beacons National Park, following the mountainside for much of its 33 miles between Brecon and its junction with the Monmouthshire Canal at Pontymoile. Before the days of railways and modern roads, this was the industrial artery of south Wales, carrying coal, iron ore, limestone, agricultural produce and much more.
Wildlife is abundant too, including kingfishers, herons, the rare red kite and even mink.
Whichever you choose, you can be certain of having a wonderful break on this most beautiful of the canals of Wales. If you would like more information on British Canals in general, check out the British Waterways pages . Dragonfly cruises Spend a delightful few hours cruising on our Narrowboat Dragonfly through some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain, lying within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The cruises take you through a canal lock and across the aqueduct which carries the canal over the River Usk. 12 noon and 3.00 p.m.