2012 marks the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal’s 200th birthday. Originally built as a passageway for coal and iron, it now supports a flourishing leisure industry and is a cherished haven for nature and people. Winding its way through 49 miles of breathtaking countryside, the canal passes through Blaenavon World Heritage Site on its way from Brecon to Cwmcarn.
Celebrations will kick off on Friday 10 February with an event at Pontymoile basin. On this day churches along the length of the canal will ring their bells, just like they did when the canal originally opened in 1812.
There are plenty of opportunities for you to take part in the celebrations with a whole host of events taking place throughout the year: from guided walks and cycling to canoeing, concerts and parades.
For further information have a look at British Waterways' leisure website, Waterscape and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal’s own Facebook page.We will also keep you posted on forthcoming events on the Forgotten Landscapes' Facebook page and here on the blog, so keep an eye out!
