Saturday 8.50 a.m .... This morning I decided to walk from the Cwmbran Tunnel (Cadw Grade II listed) to Ty-Coch (Hollybush Way). The towpath is also a cycle-way ( Route 46 )
.. Weather conditions Sunny and slightly overcast ..
May 29th 2005
Saturday 8.50 a.m .... This morning I decided to walk from the Cwmbran Tunnel (Cadw Grade II listed) to Ty-Coch (Hollybush Way). The towpath is also a cycle-way ( Route 46 )
.. Weather conditions Sunny and slightly overcast ..
.. CwmbranTunnel to Five Locks Road ..
My observations :-
Some Litter along section.
2 Mallard Ducks.
2 Moorhens- nesting.
3 Litterbins - One full, all being used.
Overall Very Good.
.. Five Locks Moorings ..
The Moorings were created to allow visiting `pleasure boats` to tie up safely and hopefully take pleasure from their visit to the farthest navigable point (South) on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
The Monmouthshire Brecon and Abergavenny Trust in partnership with the Goytre Boat Owners Association held a ` Boat Rally` at Five Locks on the 30th of April, to promote awareness to the plight of the boat owners who would like to see the canal restored to its former navigable `Glory`.
"C`mon Torfaen Borough Council .. You know you can do it!"
.. To view a selection of photographs click here ..
My observations :-
Both Litterbins being used although some discarded litter in canal and along one edge.
A sign (probably placed there from an `Environmentally concerned` resident of Five Locks Close), advising Fishermen to either use the Litterbins for their rubbish or take it home with them.
Overall Very Good.
.. Five Locks Road to Mount Pleasant Road ..
My observations :-
Lengths of sawn Tree trunk (Adjacent Cross Keys Public House) in the water.
4 Litter Bins (all being used).
Adjacent footbridge into Park - Cans, bottles and litter in the canal.
Some Dog faeces on grass verge.
5 Mallard Ducks and ducklings.
5 Moorhens, some nesting.
Steps leading down to recreational field free from brambles etc. (See Photo)
Damaged section of canal wall due to tree root infiltration. (See Photo)
Adjacent Park up to footbridge, large areas covered by green Algae and abundance of Litter. (See Photo)
Ponds and Cascades - 2 Litter Bins - some litter.
Overall fair.
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Mr. R. Bunce from Merthyr Tydfil, with his grandchildren, Liam and Matthew Patton from Coed Eva ..
.. Enjoying their morning cycle ride ..
.. Mount Pleasant Road to Maendy Way ..
My observations :-
2 Litter Bins. ( being used ) .
1 Litter Bin ( Vandalised, Burnt out ).
Litter.
Overall poor.
.. Maendy Way to Greenforge Way ..
My observations :-
No Litter Bins throughout section.
2 Moorhens.
2 Mallards.
Shopping Trolleys, a fire extinguisher etc; in the Lock. (See Photo) Still evident !!, first reported Jan. 16th 2005
Overall Quite Good.
.. Lockgate Retail Park ..
No Litter Bins.
Some litter at Debris Trap (End of section).
A couple of discarded unidentifiable Shopping Trolleys and Litter, cans and bottles, a wooden pallet, even a Traffic Cone!!
Overall Poor !
.. Star Street to Bellevue Road ..
My observations :-
Green Algae and some litter just before Broadweir bridge.
4 Moorhens and their chicks. (See Photo)
5 Mallards.
No Litter Bins.
Section from Broadweir bridge to Bellevue Road.
Overall Very Good
.. Henllys Way to Two Locks Road ..
My observations :-
One Litter bin - being used.
Pair of Mallard Ducks.
Some red and green coloured Algae.
Some litter at Two Locks Road Section.
Overall Very Good.
.. Two Locks Road to Hollybush Way ..
... Mum a little shy - her Eleven babies doing well ! ...
My observations :-
Stone Steps of gradient `Lock` damaged. (See Photo)
14 Mallard Ducks some with ducklings. (See Photo)
4 Moorhens
2 Benches.
2 Litter Bins being used.
Sign depicting `Hanson Brickworks` defaced. (See Photo) Update:- Reported to T.B.Council, Graffiti now removed.
Overall Very Clean.
Summing Up
"I really enjoyed this months walk, the weather was lovely, the birds were singing, people were out walking, some with their children, a few on bicycles, people fishing, I had several interesting conversations with `passers by` saw loads of tadpoles, Mallards and ducklings, Moorhens and chicks, two squirrels, a Carp, several Perch and Tench" .
"I believe dog owners should have their dogs on leads, to safeguard any potential `Mishaps` with cyclists, other dogs, etc; and be prepared to `clean up their Doggy Mess` ".
"I also believe that we, in Cwmbran, are fortunate in having a watercourse that once played a major part in our industrial heritage, and with the correct management, social respect and environmental awareness, the canal can bring immense pleasure to us all as a leisure amenity - Boating, Fishing, Walking, Cycling etc." .
" However, it saddens me, that the actions of some selfish and ignorant individuals from our home town of Cwmbran go out of their way to spoil this `Enviable Asset`".
If you have any views on this matter please email me
.. To visit The Monmouthshire Brecon and Abergavenny Canal Trust click here ..
Click here to read about the `GREEN TEAM ` of 1993
Click here for info. on the Monmouthshire canal
