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Directions to Country Craft Narrowboats
From Brecon take the A40 towards Abergavenny, just
after Bwlch turn right onto the B4560 towards Llangynidr. Proceed over the
river bridge then at the T junction turn right onto the B4558 signposted to
Talybont on Usk. Continue on this road passing the ‘Coach & Horses’ on the
left, over canal and then follow the road to the left. Take the next turn
left and immediately on your left is the entrance to Country Craft
Narrowboats.
From Abergavenny take the A40 towards Brecon,
through Crickhowell and approximately 5 miles out of Crickhowell turn left
onto the B4560 towards Llangynidr. Proceed over the river bridge then at the
T junction turn right onto the B4558 signposted to Talybont on Usk. Continue
on this road passing the ‘Coach & Horses’ on the left, over canal and then
follow the road to the left. Take the next turn left and immediately on your
left is the entrance to Country Craft Narrowboats.
Country Craft lock – Lock 65
Country Craft bridge (North side) – Bridge 134
Coach & Horses bridge (South side) – Bridge 133 |
Brecon
10.11 miles
7 hours/one way (1 to 1½ days)
14 hours/there & back (2 to 2½ days)
3 days leisurely with plenty of stops |
Five locks
25.54 miles
14 hours/one way (2 to 2½ days)
28 hours/there & back (4 ½ to 5 days)
6 days leisurely with plenty of stops |
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| Llangynidr to Brecon – North (Up)
This trip takes in 4 locks, the Ashford tunnel and the
Aqueduct.
Travelling slightly over 10 miles from Llangynidr to
Brecon takes about 7 hours, taking into account the tunnel and the locks,
depending on how long you wish to travel per day the trip to Brecon and back
can be travelled easily in 2-2½ days or leisurely, with stops, in 3 days.
There are pubs and a couple of small village shops within easy walking
distance of the canal but do come fairly well stocked for at least 2 days.
You should reach Brecon the day after you start or, if you are really taking
your time, the next day.
Llangynidr to Five Locks – South (Down)
Only 2 locks and lots of leisurely cruising.
Cruising the 25.54 miles to Five Locks takes approximately 14 hours and
travelling to Five Locks and back trip can be completed easily in 4½ to 5
days, or 6 days allowing for plenty of stops along the way. There are three
small market towns on the way (although these each involve a 20 – 30 minute
walk) there are small village shops but again, stock up for at least a few
days if not longer as some of the shops do have a limited range of items.
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Distances to towns and villages from the canal |
| Brecon |
Market town |
Bridge 167 |
5 mins walk |
Usual town amenities, ATM |
| Talybont |
Village |
Bridge 142-144 |
On canal bank |
Good small shop/P.O |
| Llangynidr |
Village |
Bridge 130 |
5 mins walk |
Basic shop/P.O |
| Crickhowell |
Small town |
Bridge 114-118 |
30 mins walk |
Usual town amenities, ATM |
| Gilwern |
Village |
Bridge 103 |
5 mins walk |
Basic shop, P.O. Dentist, fish & chips |
| Govilon |
Village |
Bridge 97-98 |
5 mins walk |
Basic shop/P.O |
| Llanfoist |
Village |
Bridge 95-96 |
5 mins walk |
Basic shop |
| Abergavenny |
Market Town |
Bridge 95-96 |
30 mins walk |
Usual town amenities, ATM |
| Llanellen |
Village |
Bridge 91-92 |
5 mins walk |
Basic shop/P.O |
| Penperlleni |
Village |
Bridge 68-72 |
10 mins walk |
Basic shop/P.O, curry takeaway |
| Pontypool |
Small town |
Bridge 52 |
10 mins walk |
Usual town amenities, ATM |
| Griffithstown |
Village |
Bridge 50/49 |
10 mins walk |
Basic shop/P.O ATM |
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On Board
As well as all the bed linen, usual cutlery, crockery and
kitchen utensils there are the following items on board |
| 2 dishcloths |
1 washing up liquid |
1 washing up sponge |
2 tea towels |
| 2 dustbin Liners |
1 box matches |
2 toilet rolls |
1 kitchen roll |
| Cif cleaning fluid |
12v hairdryer |
1 roll foil |
1 ice cube bag |
| 1 set wet weather gear |
Car type socket for mobiles etc. |
240v sockets (low power items only) |
Basic medical kit |
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Often Forgotten |
| Mobile phone & charger (preferably 12v car
charger) |
Camera, charger/batteries |
Disposable BBQ |
Cooking oil |
| Warm clothes |
Sun cream - you might get lucky |
Torches |
Packable mac |
| Fishing nets/rods & bait |
Bread for the ducks (plenty they are greedy) |
Reading material |
Games |
| Insect repellent |
Salt, pepper etc. |
Painkillers |
DVD’s |
| Bottled water |
Antihistamine cream – just in case |
Towels |
Binoculars |
| Medication |
Butter/low fat spread |
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| The fridge is a full size under counter type
and we try to remember to put it on before you arrive so it is already down
to temperature. We don’t advise that you drink the water on board without
boiling it first, it is mains water but if it stands for long the chlorine
dissipates so if you require cold drinks you can either boil the water and
leave it to cool or bring bottled. Tea, coffee etc. is fine of course.
Bring some warm clothes as it can sometimes be
surprisingly cool on the canal in the evenings and early morning. There will
be one set of wet weather gear on board for the skipper but some of the
packable macs for the other members of the crew would be useful, and they
don’t take up much space. Lace up shoes, or trainers with a good grip are
advisable. There are 12v car type (as well as 204v household type) sockets
on board so you can charge your mobiles etc. The TV reception is very poor
along most of the canal but the TV is also a DVD player so bring films if
you wish.
Please remember to bring your John Norris guide to the
canal which you should receive with your booking confirmation. |
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Country Craft Narrowboats: Narrowboat
Holidays, Narrowboat Hire and Canal Holidays Uk
The Old Lock House,
Cwm Crawnon
 Llangynidr
Powys
NP8 1ND
Tel 01874 730850
Email
info@countrycraftnarrowboats.co.uk |
