A hidden gem and a wildlife haven… we don’t use these two phrases lightly! But the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is truly deserving of such praise. A tranquil, beautiful 35 mile long stretch, reaching from Brecon to Sebastopol follows the line of the Usk Valley through the well-known Brecon Beacons…

River Wye

Distance: 155 miles The River Wye is the fifth longest river in Britain. It winds its way from the Welsh mountains to join the River Severn at Chepstow. For much of its length it cleaves a gentle split between England and Wales. The Wye is one of the finest lowland…

River Taf

Rising on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the River Taf flows south straight into Cardiff Bay. There are quite a few sections of rapids along the river. Be sure to check river levels before heading out as certain stretches can be susceptible to faster rapids in high…

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