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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Panteg

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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Panteg

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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Panteg

01:41

16.0km

180m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.38 km

Monmouth and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great ride, can get tight with height and width on some bridges but in all a mostly paved cycle through Cwmbran with light gravel down to Newport and up past …

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2.81 km

Lovely pub on the outskirts of Pontypool. Little beer garden visible from inside is perfect for bike parking. Owners and staff were super friendly and welcoming. Delicious food with generous servings. New vegan menu coming in 2019!

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3.64 km

Old Railway Path to Blaenavon

Highlight • Trail

What a very popular. Easy walk.mayanders along the old railway route to Blainavon.

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14.3 km

Pontymoile Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

Pontymoile Basin, was originally a toll point where the canal narrows as it approaches the large area expanse of water used for turning narrowboats and filling up with water.

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.55 km

3.79 km

2.28 km

382 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

4.94 km

556 m

143 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Panteg

Monmouth and Brecon Canal

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Old Railway Path to Blaenavon

Pontymoile Basin

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