10/10/2026
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in the charming village of Llangynidr, situated within the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.
When you are staying you are ideally positioned right next to the River Crawnon and only a short stroll from this exact section of the canal towpath.
Here are some excellent walking routes and features to look out for directly from your doorstep:
🚶 Recommended Walks from the Apartment
• The Llangynidr Lock Flight Loop: Just minutes away, you can explore the famous historic five-lock flight (Locks 64–68), which lifts boats over 55 feet. The Canal & River Trust recently added scenic picnic spots right near Lock 65, making it a perfect spot to rest and watch the colorful narrowboats pass by.
• Llangynidr to Talybont-on-Usk (Linear Towpath): For a peaceful, flat, and completely pavement-free walk, head west along the canal toward Talybont. It is an easy 4.5-mile round trip that passes over a beautiful aqueduct and directly by welcoming waterside pubs like The White Hart or The Star.
• Crickhowell Canal Walk: Heading east along the towpath takes you on a tree-lined stretch toward Llangattock and Crickhowell (approx. 5.5 miles), offering sweeping, elevated views across the Usk Valley and the surrounding hills.
• Tor y Foel Ascent: For a more strenuous adventure, you can break away from the canal towpath onto country lanes to climb Tor y Foel. The peak rewards you with panoramic vistas over the Talybont Reservoir and the central Brecon Beacons peaks.
