Govilon Visitor Moorings 
Abergavenny Road, Govilon NP7 9PA, United Kingdom
Govilon Visitor Moorings is on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a few miles from Redcar.
Early plans of what would become the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal were drawn up by Hugh Henshall in 1888 but problems with Doncaster Cutting caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1835. The canal joined the sea near Ipswich. Restoration of Newport Aqueduct was funded by a donation from the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Society
Govilon Visitor Moorings
is a minor waterways place
on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal between
Llanfoist Wharf (Boatyard and Incline Bridge) (1 mile and ½ furlongs
to the east) and
Govilon Wharf (1 furlong
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Llanfoist Wharf is Govilon Turn Bridge No 96;
1¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Govilon Wharf is Govilon Yard Bridge No 97;
¼ furlongs
away.
There is access (unofficial access) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 48 hours. just south of Bridge 97 .
Facilities: chemical toilet disposal suitable for DIY pump-out and water point.
| Incline Bridge No 95A | 1 mile, ¾ furlongs | |
| Church Lane Aqueduct No 12A (Llanfoist) | 1 mile, ¾ furlongs | |
| Llanfoist Wharf | 1 mile, ½ furlongs | |
| Aqueduct No 12 (Mon & Brec Canal) | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Govilon Turn Bridge No 96 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Govilon Visitor Moorings | ||
| Govilon Yard Bridge No 97 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Govilon Winding Hole | ¾ furlongs | |
| Govilon Wharf | 1 furlong | |
| Govilon Railway Bridge No 97A (disused) | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Station Road Footbridge No 97B | 3 furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
The nearest water point is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Five Locks Road
Pontymoile Footbridge No 52 — 11 miles, 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Five Locks Road
In the direction of Theatre Basin
Govilon Wharf — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Theatre Basin
Brynich Aqueduct No 2 (southern end) — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Theatre BasinNearest place to turn
In the direction of Five Locks Road
Llanfoist Wharf — 1 mile, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Five Locks Road
Llanover Winding Hole — 5 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Five Locks Road
Jenkin Rosser's Winding Hole — 6 miles away
On this waterway in the direction of Five Locks Road
Goytre Arm — 6 miles, 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Five Locks Road
Croes-y-Pant Winding Hole — 7 miles, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Five Locks Road
Cwmoody Winding Hole — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Five Locks Road
Usk Road Winding Hole — 10 miles, 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Five Locks Road
Pontymoile Basin — 11 miles, 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Five Locks Road
Lansdowne Winding Hole — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Five Locks Road
Five Locks Basin — 13 miles, 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Five Locks Road
In the direction of Theatre Basin
Govilon Winding Hole — ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Theatre Basin
Malford Grove Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Theatre Basin
Pen-Pedair Heol Winding Hole — 4 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Theatre Basin
Beacon Park Boats — 5 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Theatre Basin
Pencelli Winding Hole — 16 miles and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Theatre Basin
Storehouse Bridge Winding Hole — 17 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Theatre Basin
Brynich Turn Bridge Winding Hole — 18 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Theatre BasinNo information
CanalPlan has no information on any of the following facilities within range:rubbish disposal
chemical toilet disposal
self-operated pump-out
boatyard pump-out
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Pontymoile Basin]
attraction. Narrowboats and cruisers can be seen along the private stretch of moorings and day boat hire was introduced in 2007. Boats can be hired for full days