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Canal / Riverside Out & back

Goytre Wharf to Pentre Bridge: Mon and Brec Canal Walk

Gwent

Distance
4.3 mi
Est. time
2h 15m
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

Start at the main public pay-and-display car park at Goytre Wharf, off Old Abergavenny Road. Walk down the wharf access road past the lime kilns, go beneath the aqueduct and take the steep ramp onto the towpath. Head south across the aqueduct and follow the canal to Pentre Bridge, number 67. Return by the same towpath and ramp to the car park.

The outward route passes Saron Bridge, the stone steps at Penyrheol Bridge, both Park-y-Brain bridges, Birdspool, High House and Croes-y-Pant. Look for the old railway weight-limit signs on the bridges and the original canal mileposts. The lime kilns at the wharf date from 1810.

Most of the walk is gently graded, surfaced towpath, with gravel and compacted sections. The initial ramp is steep and bridge approaches can be narrow. Keep back from the water, supervise children and dogs, and leave space for cyclists and other towpath users. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes for the return, including a short pause at the wharf.

Parking is pay and display. The operator lists the entrance barrier as open from 7am to 9pm; check the current tariff and closing signs before setting out. Cafe and toilet availability depends on opening hours. Check Canal and River Trust notices before travelling and follow any signed works restrictions. This follows the Trust's published Goytre Wharf to Pentre Bridge walking route, returning to the start.

Walk details

County
Gwent
Walk type
Out & back
Category
Canal / Riverside
Distance
4.3 mi (6.9 km)
Est. time
2h 15m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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