Canal Barn Bunkhouse

Canal Walk

Take a pleasant easy stroll on level terrain, mainly along the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal towpath, through Llanfrynach village to the hamlet of Pencelli, returning along the Canal through the breathtaking and spectacular scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Canal Towpath

Towpath on the Canal Walk at Canal Barn Bunkhouse, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK

Take a pleasant easy stroll on level terrain, mainly along the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal towpath, through Llanfrynach village to the hamlet of Pencelli, returning along the Canal through the breathtaking and spectacular scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park.	Canal Towpath

The Aquaduct

The Aquaduct on the Canal Walk at Canal Barn Bunkhouse, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK It starts with a gentle walk along the canal towpath beside fields following the line of the river Usk to the lock at Brynich. From here an aqueduct carries the canal over the river and winds through tree lined fields towards the village of Llanfrynach a little away from the canal.

The walk continues along quiet lanes to the village of Pencelli, which is the halfway point, before returning along the canal back to the Bunkhouse. While in Pencelli take the opportunity to visit the 13th century Llanfeugan Church situated above the village.

The Aquaduct
	It starts with a gentle walk along the canal towpath beside fields following the line of the river Usk to the lock at Brynich. From here an aqueduct carries the canal over the river and winds through tree lined fields towards the village of Llanfrynach a little away from the canal. The walk continues along quiet lanes to the village of Pencelli, which is the halfway point, before returning along the canal back to the Bunkhouse. While in Pencelli take the opportunity to visit the 13th century Llanfeugan Church situated above the village.

Refreshment can be taken at two fine traditional village inns en-route, the White Swan in Llanfrynach and the Royal Oak in Pencelli, but check before hand to ensure that they are open.

The walk is about 9 miles / 14.5 Km.to Pencelli & back, plus ½ mile / 1 Km for optional detour to Llanfeugan Church. It is 7 miles / 11 Km if walk limited to Llanfrynach & back. Allow around 4 hours for the full route to Pencelli & back, excluding stops and the optional detour to Llanfeugan Church. A detailed route map and description, plus relevant OS Map, are available free for Bunkhouse residents to use. A Canal Bridge

A Bridge on the Canal Walk at Canal Barn Bunkhouse, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK

Refreshment can be taken at two fine traditional village inns en-route, the White Swan in Llanfrynach and the Royal Oak in Pencelli, but check before hand to ensure that they are open. The walk is about 9 miles / 14.5 Km.to Pencelli & back, plus ½ mile / 1 Km for optional detour to Llanfeugan Church. It is 7 miles / 11 Km if walk limited to Llanfrynach & back. Allow around 4 hours for the full route to Pencelli & back, excluding stops and the optional detour to Llanfeugan Church. A detailed route map and description, plus relevant OS Map, are available free for Bunkhouse residents to use.	A Canal Bridge

Home to Roost at Canal Barn Bunkhouse, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
Home to Roost

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