Descriptions
Update 19 November 2025, 10:07am
Further to the notice below, boating customers along the affected sections are invited to decorate moored boats with lights. If wishing to join the parade on the towpath, please register via the link below:
visit https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/wales/brecon-canal-225th-anniversary/lighting-up-the-canal
Original 19 November 2025, 10:03am
Please be advised that a community event (Lighting up the Brecon Canal) will take place from 18:30 -19:30 w/c 8th December for five nights at five locations along the canal.
This is a community lantern parade along the towpath with canoeists on the water and large event lanterns.
For more information visit https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/wales/brecon-canal-225th-anniversary/lighting-up-the-canal
We kindly ask customers that no craft move between these sections from 18:00 until 20:00 on each date.
Monday 08/12/2025: Bridge 103 to Bridge 104, including closure of Gilwern Wharf Car Park from 15:00-20:00. (Gilwern) Tuesday 09/12/2025: Bridge 115 to Bridge 116 (Llangattock) Wednesday 10/12/2025: Bridge 133 to Lock 68 ) Llangynidr) Thursday 11/12/2025: Bridge 143 to Bridge 145 (Talybont) Friday 12/12/2025: Bridge 165 to Brecon Basin (Brecon)
You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team
