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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Govilon

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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Govilon

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4.5

(11)

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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Govilon

01:55

7.01km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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681 m

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal at Govilon

Highlight • River

The picturesque village of Govilon has a lot going for it. Nestled in the Usk Valley, it is surrounded by characterful hills and has the historic Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal …

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3.21 km

Old Railway Path and Stone Bridge, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Old railway turned cycle path close to the canal

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3.54 km

Gilwern Halt Railway Station Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Here are the remains of the Gilwern Halt railway station on the now abandoned Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny railway. Two platforms and a bridge including stairs are left and can be visited via the cycle path #46.

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4.66 km

The Towpath Inn, Gilwern

Highlight • Restaurant

Gilwern is a pleasant village in the Usk Valley. Once an important centre for the iron and lime industries, it is today a serene setting, with the distinctive Sugar Loaf …

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6.43 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Walk

Highlight • River

Park in gilwern car park and cross road by crossing through houses onto canal.

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7.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.15 km

1.22 km

531 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

2.20 km

680 m

248 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 29 August

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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Govilon

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal at Govilon

Old Railway Path and Stone Bridge, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Gilwern Halt Railway Station Ruins

The Towpath Inn, Gilwern

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Walk

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