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There’s always something exciting happening on our canals across Wales, we’ll keep you up to date with it all here.

Interactive audio trail launched on the Montgomery Canal
An interactive audio trail telling the story of the rich heritage and wildlife of the two-century old Montgomery Canal has been created.
2 October 2025
Navigating Through Time art festival at UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pontcysllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site is preparing for a weekend of colour, creativity and celebration as Navigating Through Time takes place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September.
23 September 2025
New grant to improve ecology on the Montgomery Canal
We've received a grant from the Welsh Government’s Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme, administered by Wales Council for Voluntary Action, to help rare plants thrive on the Montgomery Canal.
29 July 2025
We welcome Huw Irranca-Davies' commitment to finding Mon & Brec solution
We have welcomed the 17 July statement by the Deputy First Minister of Wales, Huw Irranca-Davies, concerning the serious issues that face the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal and its future.
22 July 2025
We welcome Senedd debate on the future of the Mon & Brec
Glandŵr Cymru has welcomed a debate in the Welsh Parliament on protecting the future of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, describing it as a crucial step in efforts to save the historic waterway.
14 July 2025
Work underway to build new Carreghofa Lane Bridge over Montgomery Canal
Work to construct a new road bridge over the Montgomery Canal is underway as part of the UK government-funded restoration of the canal.
30 June 2025
Rare plants on the Montgomery Canal to receive a boost as work starts on new wetland habitat
Work has started on the creation of a wetland habitat at Wern Pond in Powys that will extend the habitat for protected species of aquatic plants and other wildlife.
6 June 2025
We've upgraded a picnic area at Gilwern to make it more accessible on the Mon & Brec
Local people will have better access to the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal at Gilwern this summer thanks to pathway improvements and an upgraded wheelchair-friendly picnic area.
12 May 2025
Emergency measures to prevent the Mon & Brec running dry this week
Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales, have secured an emergency short-term supply of water from Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) for the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.
4 April 2025
We're calling on support to secure the future of the Mon & Brec
We are calling for support to secure the future of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal after legislation was enacted that severely restricts the supply of water that feeds the canal.
21 March 2025

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