welsh canals

Brecon Canal illuminated as communities mark 225th anniversary

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February 7, 2026

Up to 2,000 people gathered along the Brecon Canal for a series of illuminated evening events marking the waterway’s 225th anniversary. The celebrations formed part of a year-long programme led by Glandŵr Cymru. Up to 2,000 people came together to light up the Brecon Canal during a week of celebrations marking the canal’s 225th anniversary,…
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MAJOR FUNDING SECURED to safeguard the future of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

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December 5, 2025

The future of one of Wales’ most cherished waterways has just received a significant boost. The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – a vital lifeline for local wildlife, businesses, and tourism – will continue to flow thanks to a long-term funding commitment announced by the Welsh Government. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies confirmed that the Welsh…
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More details emerge on plans for Welsh canals

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Janet Richardson

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October 30, 2021

Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales, is celebrating after the Montgomery Canal and Llangollen Canal secured over £20 million in funding from the Government’s UK Levelling Up Fund. The funding, which will restore a stretch of the Montgomery Canal in Wales, and deliver visitor improvements along the Llangollen Canal, which is part…
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