Govilon Wharf, Monmouthshire. Paths are open at any time. Free entry. Moorings are available to BWB key holders only.
Details
Accessibility:
There is a small gravel car park a short way from the wharf (look for the black and white waterway sign on the north side of the B4246). Access to the wharf is along a flat tarmacked road. The paths around the site are unused roads and tow paths, so should be generally flat. However, care should be taken.
The closest public toilets are in Abergavenny (SO298144) and they include disability facilitites.
Brief Description:
Govilon Wharf is on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal which passes through the village of Govilon. The wharf was created to cater for the coal, iron and lime industry in the area. There are walks and pathways through the area with information boards offering history on the site.
Further Information:
Address:
Govilon Wharf, Govilon, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9PH
Telephone:
Maria Osborne: 01452 381048
Email:
Maria Osborne: maria.osborne@canalrivertrust.org.uk
Website:
https://www.watersidemooring.com/491-govilon-wharf-l1
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm
Directions:
From the A40 roundabout at Abergavenny 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). Keep following the "Big Pit" World Heritage Signs on to Blaenavon Road. Govilon Wharf is on the right shortly before the canal bridge.
OS SO269137
Transport:
The village is served by the X4 bus service and the nearest train station is in Abergavenny. For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Amenities:
There are no amenities on site, but there is a public house (Bridgend Inn) and shop in the village with further public houses and shops in nearby Crickhowell and Abergavenny.
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.