Discover Goytre Wharf During the Industrial Revolution Two

Discover Goytre Wharf During the Industrial Revolution two

A4042 hundred years ago, Goytre Wharf was Goytre Wharf a bustling canal side wharf. Now known as the gateway to the spectacular Brecon Beacons National Park, it’s a wonderful place for a family outing. Abergavenny and A4042

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Map not to scale: covers approx 1.4 miles/2.4km A little bit of history Goytre Wharf was once a vital link in the mighty Welsh iron and coal industry. From here coal, iron ore, fireclay for bricks and limestone was loaded on to barges and transported via the Mon & Brec Canal to the ironworks at Blaenavon, and to the rest of the world via Newport Docks.

Best of all it’s FREE!* Information ve thi Goytre Wharf Fi ngs to d o at G Llanover, Abergavenny oytr Monmouthshire Hire a canoe or take a boat trip eto Wexploreharf the beautiful and peaceful Mon & Brec canal NP7 9EW Take a circular walk (1.7 miles) passing through Parking ‘magic’ woodlands with owls, witches (mostly (pay & display) friendly) and broomsticks! Toilets Expore the wharf and old lime kilns and discover Café historic features such as the aqueduct and Machine Cottage Visitor Centre Go to the Visitor Information Centre and find out Cycle hire more about Goytre Wharf in its industrial heyday Canoe hire Visit the nearby Blaenavon World Heritage site. Boat hire & trip boat Walking trail Path Allow half a day Did you know? for this visit * Don’t forget: It’s best to feed ducks tasty Although the site is always treats like: open the facilities and boat • porridge oats trips may not be and some may be chargeable. Please • rice check with local businesses • peas before setting out. • chopped lettuce • birdseed Whilst they will gobble up white bread, crisps and chips it’s junk Sign up for our food for you and ducks! newsletter and get regular updates and offers from the Canal & River Trust.

Simply go online and search for ’. Go to canalriverexplorers.org.uk ‘canal newsletter to discover lots of fun things to do with the family.