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Picturesque image of Brecon Basin through a bridge. Sunny day with pretty houses next to the canal.

Brecon Basin

The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often considered Britain's prettiest canal. Much of it runs through the Brecon Beacons National Park and follows the line of the lovely, wooded Usk Valley. Brecon Basin is a great place to start your journey, with lovely walks along the canal.

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More information about what you can enjoy at Brecon Basin

Things to see and do

Planning your visit

Address
Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EW
Prices
Once you're parked up, it won't cost you a thing
Toilets
There are toilets in the theatre and town centre

Getting there

By car
There's a pay & display car park

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Two girls in life jackets carrying a canoe past a lock gate

Man walking along towpath by canal with autumnal colours

Couple having a picnic

Brecon Basin bridge

Brecon Basin theatre

Boats at Brecon Basin

Blue trip boat named 'Dragonfly' passes moored boats and brick-built houses at Brecon Basin

Canoeing on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

photo of a location on the canals

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