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Pontymoile Basin – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Torfaen

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Pontymoile Basin – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Torfaen

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Pontymoile Basin – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Torfaen

03:43

14.1km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.66 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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2

2.03 km

Skew Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

3

5.62 km

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Really pleasant shared path. Surface is generally good, a mix of hardback gravel and tarmac. It is a shared path, so be nice - it's a great route for a chilled leisurely ride.

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4

5.74 km

Greenmeadow Community Farm Nature Reserve Stream

Highlight • River

Located next to the Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran this reserve contains ancient woodland and a series of ponds and wetlands which are important for a range of wildlife.

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5

6.96 km

View of Llandegfedd Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Llandegfedd Reservoir is a large 174 hectare water supply reservoir and is eight miles north of Newport in south Wales. The reservoir is very close to Pontypool, Cwmbran and Usk, …

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6

13.2 km

The Unicorn Inn

Highlight • Pub

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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7

13.8 km

Italian Gardens, Pontypool Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of many lovely places in pontypool park

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B

14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

739 m

695 m

371 m

101 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.35 km

215 m

164 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 17 October

11°C

3°C

12 %

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