Canal Boat Hire Monmouthshire England
Monmouthshire's beautiful canals, including the historic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, offer some of Wales's most peaceful and scenic narrowboat cruising. Built in the early 1800s to transport coal and iron from the valleys of South Wales, these tranquil waterways now glide through the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, past ancient stone bridges and traditional Welsh pubs.
Canal Holidays Monmouthshire
If you're dreaming of escaping the daily grind, these peaceful waterways allow you to relax and explore at your own pace.
Why Choose ABC Canal Boat Holidays
No Experience RequiredNever steered a narrowboat before? Don't worry, most of our customers haven't either. We will give you a full demonstration and practice session before you leave the marina, covering everything. You'll also have our contact details if you need us while you're out on the water. |
Fully Equipped BoatsWe provide everything you need, from freshly laundered bedding and towels to a fully equipped kitchen with a cooker, fridge and microwave. There is comfortable seating and a dining area, hot water and heating throughout, and a bathroom with a shower, sink and flushing toilet. |
Perfect for International VisitorsYou don't need a licence or special qualifications. Our location in South Wales is easy to reach from major airports. Many of our overseas guests tell us a canal boat holiday showed them a side of Britain they'd never have seen otherwise. |
Flexible Booking OptionsWe offer short breaks and long holidays to fit your schedule. Book for a long weekend if you're testing the waters, or take a full week to really unwind. You can start your holiday on different days of the week, not just Saturdays. |
Popular Canal Routes in Monmouthshire
Featured routes from Goytre Wharf
Brecon & Return
This route twists under canopies of leaves and then, with an innocent bend in the water, it will thrust you into the sort of sublime panorama that only Wales can do.
MORE INFORMATIONMonmouthshire and Brecon
This Welsh canal is a secret hideaway in the Brecon Beacons for the boater seeking escape.
MORE INFORMATIONFeatured Locations in Monmouthshire
LlanfoistThe village has a convenience store for essentials and pubs serving traditional food. It's quiet and accessible, and gives you the best of both worlds: countryside peace with a market town on your doorstep. |
Crossing into PowysWhile Monmouthshire offers plenty to see, the canal continues west into Powys and the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Villages like Talybont-on-Usk and the historic town of Brecon lie just over the county border. |
What Our Guests Say
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Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Throated Swallow from Goytre Wharf
The scenery on the Mon-Brec is spectacular. The canal is quiet and really peaceful. It's just beautiful.
29 May 2026
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Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Throated Swallow from Goytre Wharf
The Goytre Wharf team were excellent - really helpful and informative. The boat was exactly as advertised. We had a great trip.
29 May 2026
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Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Backed Finch from Goytre Wharf
Cleanliness needs looking at . Dog hair all over and smelt of dog. Had to clean the floors with dustpan and brush to get most of it up. The boat slept 5 but only had 4 mugs. Not told about the board for mooring if we needed to use it or the poles if we got stuck.
26 May 2026
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Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Backed Finch from Goytre Wharf
Always been on ABC boat hire, but must admit this time a bit disappointed with the boat. There must have been a dog on before us as there was lots of dog hair all through the boat and smelt of dog. I have nothing against dogs but it shouldn't have been so obvious one had been on the boat. A good job none of us were allergic to dogs. There were 3 of us on the boat that slept 5 and only 4 mugs. The boat seemed a bit sluggish to respond but that could have been reaction to the shallowness of the canal.
26 May 2026
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Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Sea Swallow from Goytre Wharf
We just had a fabulous weekend, great handover and tuition, smooth and quick and off you go. The boat was equipped with everything you would need too. Highly recommend this company. Cant wait to do it all over again.
26 May 2026
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Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Sea Swallow from Goytre Wharf
Everything was covered in the handover and any questions were answered.
26 May 2026
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Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Rumped Swallow from Goytre Wharf
Enjoyable experience good fun
24 May 2026
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Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Rumped Swallow from Goytre Wharf
Friendly service. Boats a bit dated and I was concerned that the toilets will not last a week as stated in your instructions. This could be an issue as there are few pump out facilities.
24 May 2026
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Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Backed Finch from Goytre Wharf
Unseasonable weather (not fault of ABC!) but the canal is in a very poor condition. Very shallow, meaning a maximum speed of 2 mph. Many facilities shown on the cruising guide were closed down or non-existent and SOME existed, but weren't shown on the cruising guide. Canal & River Trust really need to work on this beautiful canal. I wish ABC had advised that there was a better LOCAL cruising guide available as Nicholson's Guide was not as helpful as it should have been.
20 May 2026
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Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Backed Finch from Goytre Wharf
Excellent boat; helpful staff although I bit thrown out with our departure plans when staff member decided to move our boat for refueling 15 mins. before we were due to handover the vessel.
20 May 2026
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Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Naped Finch from Goytre Wharf
As above, ABC did everything they could to make it a perfect week.
19 May 2026
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Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Naped Finch from Goytre Wharf
Our first ever canal holiday could not have been better. The welcome was wonderful and flexible given a delayed arrival. Instruction was full and sufficient, advice good. Our boat was clean, tidy and really well eqipped, especially in the galley. There were lots of thoughtful things we weren't expecting, especially needed the waterproofs. All comms were excellent, and the staff really friendly, knowledgeable and helpful - big shout out to Tom. Already planning a return, we ain't goin' nowhere else. Thank you, ABC.
19 May 2026
Featured Boats
Featured boats from Goytre Wharf
Six to eight berth Boats
Two to Five berth Boats
FAQ
Do I need a boat licence or experience?
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There’s no need for a licence or boating experience. Our canal boats are simple to operate, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Can I bring my pets on board?
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Yes, pets go free, however, we reserve the right to charge for any additional cleaning or repairs required as a result of your pets being on board during your holiday.
