Tag Archives: Outdoor Explore Wales

INNS! What do you know? What can you do?

When we’re out paddling it’s very important we look after our environment – we appreciate it, we use it, so we should take care of it. The spread of INNS can be quite devastating to local ecosystems, so it’s vital we do something to Stop the Spread. Firstly – what even is an INNS? INNSContinue reading “INNS! What do you know? What can you do?”

BBNP Dark Sky Reserve

Here is something you may not know… The Brecon Beacons National Park has been a Dark Sky Reserve since 2013. There are only 2 in Wales, 7 in the UK and only 20 in the World – so it’s pretty special! What’s a Dark Sky Reserve? An IDA International Dark Sky Reserve is a publicContinue reading “BBNP Dark Sky Reserve”

Canal Part #4 – Tal-y-Bont towards Llangynidr

Part four of our guide to Paddling the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal starts in Talybont-on-Usk and takes us through the longest tunnel on the canal. Is this the most adventurous section of the canal so far? Or the most peaceful? Getting on the canal in the picturesque little village of Talybont-on-Usk is as easy asContinue reading “Canal Part #4 – Tal-y-Bont towards Llangynidr”

Paddleboard tour of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Part #3

The third installment of our tour of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal takes us from the slipway at Pencelli to the road lift bridge at Tal-y-Bont on Usk. A great start or finish point for your paddle, the slipway gives easy access to the water – there’s also space to park a few cars here.Continue reading “Paddleboard tour of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Part #3”