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Pontymoile Basin – Monmouth and Brecon Canal loop from Abersychan

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Pontymoile Basin – Monmouth and Brecon Canal loop from Abersychan

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Pontymoile Basin – Monmouth and Brecon Canal loop from Abersychan

02:08

30.1km

220m

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 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.51 km

Old Railway Path to Blaenavon

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

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5.78 km

Pontymoile Basin

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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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6.77 km

Whimsical Spacehopper Figures

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Can you spot them?

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12.3 km

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Marker

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Southern edge of the park, on a bridge over the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal.

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15.1 km

Stone Bridge and Canal View

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go in the week.

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25.4 km

Monmouth and Brecon Canal

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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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26.8 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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30.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

7.55 km

6.78 km

1.80 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

7.49 km

6.76 km

2.87 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 28 May

21°C

11°C

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Pontymoile Basin – Monmouth and Brecon Canal loop from Abersychan

Old Railway Path to Blaenavon

Pontymoile Basin

Whimsical Spacehopper Figures

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Marker

Goytre Wharf

Stone Bridge and Canal View

Monmouth and Brecon Canal

The Unicorn Inn

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