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Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal loop from Abergavenny

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal loop from Abergavenny

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5.0

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Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal loop from Abergavenny

03:40

69.0km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8 m for 10 m

After 38.5 km for 5 m

After 69.0 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.12 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath Cycle Route

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A great alternative to the road... fully paved so doable on any bike. A great way to get from Abergavenny to the Cycle Route 49... which follows the canal.

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9.16 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

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This flat and easy tow path runs along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, perfect for gravel cyclists, mountain bikers, walkers and runners.

Especially lovely in autumn with the changing colours of the trees, but really a great year-round trail.

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27.2 km

Canal Drawbridge on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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A must for every canal drawbridge fan!

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29.3 km

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

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The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal meanders through the Welsh countryside through the Usk Valley and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Built at the end of the 18th century, the canal …

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34.7 km

Stone Bridge Over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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Pretty stone bridge over the canal near the River Usk.

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35.1 km

Brynich Lock (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

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This lock was the first on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to be restored after the canal fell into dereliction.

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39.0 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

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Nice little warm up before getting to the more serious climbs.

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55.7 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Stone Bridge

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Great surface and route from Gilwerm through to Llangattock on the towpath alongside the canal. There are plenty of hillier ways to do it, of course, but none of them are quite as fast!

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69.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.8 km

7.02 km

5.40 km

1.36 km

1.07 km

446 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

12.0 km

4.26 km

2.27 km

1.88 km

274 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

31°C

13°C

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