Govilon Wharf L1 Leisure

Located in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Govilon is a small Welsh village located between Llanfoist and Gilwern, near to Abergavenny in north Monmouthshire.

Though isolated from the rest of the Trust's 2,000 mile network, the Mon & Brec as it is popularly known, is rated as one of the prettiest to be found anywhere on the waterway system.

These moorings are also known as The Chapel moorings and the site is approximately 100m long, providing mooring space for up to 8 vessels, moored against the off-side bank.

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Site Facilities
Refuse Disposal
Nearest Road
To reach the site, take the A40 to Abergavenny. At the roundabout take the second exit on to the A465. Leave the A465 at the first exit and follow the signs to Blaenavon and Big Pit (World Heritage Site). Pass through the village of Llanfoist heading towards Govilon and keep following the "Big Pit" World Heritage Signs on to Blaenavon Road. Govilon Wharf is on the right 50 metres before the canal bridge.
Nearest Station
Abergavenny
Nearest Town
Abergavenny
Additional Information
The nearest refuse disposal facilities are at the visitor moorings by the old railway bridge. The nearest water point is approximately 100 metres west of the moorings, between the far access gate and Butchers Bridge. The moorings have iron gates at either end which are secured with padlocks. Moorers will need a standard BWB key to access the site. Amenities are available in the village including a general store and two public houses. Leisure Use Only This site is intended for leisure use. Overnight stays and occasional longer visits are welcome, but it is not suitable for full-time residential use and lacks planning consent or infrastructure for long-term living.” What3Words: ///unusable.simply.sugars
Waterway
Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Access Restrictions
No public access to boats. All customer items must be stored on their boat and not on any of the surrounding land at the mooring site.
Car Parking
None/Public Road
Facilities Block
No
Gated Access
BW Key
Grade
Basic
Lighting
High Level Lighting
Viewing Arrangements
The site can be viewed from the towpath. However, if you do need access to the mooring area you will need a BWB yale type key to open the padlock on the access gates.
  • Car Parking Nearby
  • Refuse Disposal
0303 040 40 40
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk