Beacon Park Day Boats

Llangattock, Crickhowell
A cabin cruiser carrying passengers along a tree-lined canal, with a stone bridge behind.
Two adults and two children in orange life jackets aboard a day boat in front of the Beacon Park Boats boathouse.
Two mallard ducks on wooden decking in front of potted flowers and herbs.
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A cabin cruiser carrying passengers along a tree-lined canal, with a stone bridge behind.
Two adults and two children in orange life jackets aboard a day boat in front of the Beacon Park Boats boathouse.
Two mallard ducks on wooden decking in front of potted flowers and herbs.
Coffee cup and cakes on a counter overlooking narrowboats and the Beacon Park Boats boathouse.
Open serving hatch and Tramway Coffee sign on a turquoise wooden kiosk at Beacon Park Boats.
A member of staff behind the Tramway Coffee counter, with cakes, bottled drinks and visitor leaflets.
Two adults and two children waving from a small day boat as it leaves the wharf.
A passenger with his feet on the pedals of a cycle boat on a wooded stretch of canal.
Two day boats with green rain covers moored beside the Beacon Park Boats boathouse and hillside.

Welcome to Beacon Park Day Boats

Explore the canal at your own pace

Beacon Park Day Boats hires self-drive electric boats, cycle boats, canoes, rowing boats and paddleboards from Llangattock, near Crickhowell. It is a way to spend a few hours on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park without staying overnight.

The six-seater electric day boat carries up to four adults and two small children, while the eight-seater carries up to six adults and two children under 16. Both have rain covers and space for one dog. A two-person cycle boat, a six-person ex-Thames launch and a four-person ex-steam launch offer other ways to explore; the two launches have no rain cover.

The all-electric cabin cruiser carries up to eight adults and two children under 16, plus two dogs. It has a toilet, cooker, kitchen equipment and cabin heating. This boat travels south towards Gilwern only, and its canvas cover must be lowered while cruising because of low bridges. Check the individual boat details before booking.

No previous boating experience is required, and tuition is given on the day. Life jackets are provided, including sizes for children and dogs. An adult must make the booking; children may drive under adult supervision. Discuss any access requirements with the team before choosing a boat.

Choose your boat or paddlecraft and check the current hire periods and availability online. The team can advise on routes and places to stop, and advance booking is recommended for busy periods.

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Beacon Park Boats
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01873 858 277

Beacon Park Boats, The Boathouse, Hillside Road, Llangattock, Powys, NP8 1EQ

Green and gold narrowboats moored in front of the timber-clad Beacon Park Boats boathouse.

Amenities

  1. Family Friendly
  2. Wi-fi
  1. On-Site Parking

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