Llanfoist Canal Walk
This Monmouthshire based village is close to a major canal and the wonderful scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
This walk from the village follows a section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal south to the lovely Goytre Wharf.
The walk starts in the village and heads south to link up with the canal towpath at Llanfoist Wharf. Follow it south and it will take you past Llanellen and Upper Llanover before coming to the picturesque wharf. The area is one of the highlights on the canal with a good sized car park, boat hire, heritage centre and on site cafe.
Llanfoist Canal Walk Ordnance Survey Map 
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Llanfoist Canal Walk OS Map 
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Llanfoist Canal Walk Open Street Map 
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Walks near Llanfoist
- Goytre Wharf - This circular walk from the Goytre Wharf takes you along a section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal before exploring the countryside to the west of the wharf.
- Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal - Follow the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Brecon to Newport on this super waterside walking and cycling route
- Abergavenny Castle Meadows and Linda Vista Gardens - This lovely circular walk takes you around the pretty meadows surrounding Abergavenny Castle
- Abergavenny Sugarloaf Walk - This epic circular walk takes you to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain from the town of Abergavenny
- Gilwern - This walk from the little village of Gilwern takes you along a pleasant section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal to neighbouring Llangattock
- Keepers Pond - This walk visits the delightful Keeper's Pond in Blaenavon.
- Blaenavon - This interesting town in Torfaen county is part of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The village is located next to the popular town of Abergavenny where you can explore Abergavenny Castle Meadows and Linda Vista Gardens or try a more challenging climb on the Abergavenny Sugarloaf Walk.
The popular Blorenge Walk also starts nearby.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Brecon Beacons Walks page.
Photos
Llanfoist Wharf
Llanfoist Village Hall
Part of the village and the surrounding countryside from the wharf
Llanfoist Canal Basin
Trees reflected in the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal near Llanellen.
Twyn-Glas Bridge. Unlike most of the bridges on this stretch of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, which merely provide farm access, this one carries a minor road - which probably explains why what was no doubt originally a stone arch has been replaced.
Ochran Turn Bridge. A hire boat has just passed through bridge 86 on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal as it winds its way along the western side of the Usk valley.
Goytre Wharf. As well as having a boatyard and moorings, Goytre Wharf is a British Waterways Heritage Centre that tells the story of the canal's role in industrial South Wales. There are also restored limekilns here.