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Montgomery Canal – Severn Way – Brynderwen Iron Bridge loop from Newtown

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Newtown And Llanllwchaiarn

Montgomery Canal – Severn Way – Brynderwen Iron Bridge loop from Newtown

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Montgomery Canal – Severn Way – Brynderwen Iron Bridge loop from Newtown

02:57

47.7km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.30 km

Montgomery Canal Greenway: Llanllwchaiarn to Aberbechan (NCN 81)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Scenic traffic free path between the canal and the river.

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8.00 km

Linton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1852, this elegant iron bridge spans the River Severn at Abemule. It is grade II listed and has just a single arch, reaching 33m across the river. If …

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16.2 km

Montgomery Canal Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to sit and enjoy a picnic lunch. Beautiful views and idylic canal. Waterlilies look great when in flower in the Summer.

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23.9 km

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Highlight • Monument

24.6 km

Coco Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely, bike-friendly cafe with plenty of outdoor seating. Open Mon-Sat 0730-1700, Sun 0800-1600.

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24.7 km

Montgomery Canal – Severn Way

Highlight • Cycleway

The Severn Way is flat and runs largely along the canal, so it is easy but highly recommended. There's something about just following a river.

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40.3 km

This iron bridge over the River Severn and the Montgomery Canal was built in 1852 after a flood destroyed the timber bridge. Today, it remains very much in use as a key access point to Abermule and is Grade II-listed.

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47.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

7.49 km

1.83 km

492 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

8.57 km

1.54 km

123 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

25°C

15°C

58 %

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Montgomery Canal – Severn Way – Brynderwen Iron Bridge loop from Newtown

Montgomery Canal Greenway: Llanllwchaiarn to Aberbechan (NCN 81)

Linton Bridge

Montgomery Canal Lock

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Coco Café

Welshpool Cockpit

Montgomery Canal – Severn Way

Brynderwen Iron Bridge

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