Narrowboat holiday in Wales

Just as the fine April weather was about to come to and end we managed to squeeze in a long weekend at the beginning of May on a Narrowboat on the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales.

The canal itself is quite isolated from the rest of the canal system, and is relatively quite, making it perfect for beginners like us!

The beautiful scenery we got to drive through for four days!

Karin and Jeremy driving the boat.

Nothing like hanging round in your pyjamas until midday, especially as you wave to passing cyclists and walkers!


Jeremy and Karin catching some rays on the roof of the boat

Our pretty little boat in the lock

Greta and Joanna... while we waited for our water tank to fill up...

Karin and Greta showing off their skills with the windlass.

Waiting for the lock to fill up.

Pushing open the lock gates

It was always a squeeze through the bridges...

Joanna and Jeremy

Hanging around while Karin drives.

Watch your heads in the tunnel!!

Our boat coming down the canal.

Mooring our boat while we waited for our turn to go through the lock.

At the Old Rectory Hotel for dinner on the last night.