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Monmouthshire Canal Towpath – Usk Bridge loop from Pontypool and New Inn

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath – Usk Bridge loop from Pontypool and New Inn

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Monmouthshire Canal Towpath – Usk Bridge loop from Pontypool and New Inn

04:00

74.7km

1,180m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 14 m

After 74.7 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.04 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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11.9 km

Tree Tunnel Near Coed-y-Paen

Highlight • Natural

A cool little tree-tunnel along the lane from Coed-y-paen.

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15.9 km

Pant-y-cwcw Wood

Forest

17.3 km

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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18.1 km

Wisteria Flowers on Stone Wall

Highlight • Structure

This was in May after lots of rain, it obviously stood out while I enjoyed my Scotch Egg snack. The ideal food for long bike rides.

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24.1 km

Usk Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It's about a 2km undulating climb. The gradient gradually increases over the first 500m, this is followed by a series of steeper ramps. The steepest of which (15-17%) are met …

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31.6 km

Newchurch Farm Shop

Highlight • Structure

35.6 km

B4293 Climb from Chepstow to Devauden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rode this in Aug 21 up to Devauden (not down to Chepstow), a steady climb with gorgeous views of nearby valleys and the distant Brecons. Nothing desperately steep and the tarmac is not too bad either!

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55.7 km

Outdoor water tap at St Cadoc's Church, Raglan

Highlight • Rest Area

74.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.7 km

3.13 km

1.74 km

759 m

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.4 km

22.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

21°C

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Monmouthshire Canal Towpath – Usk Bridge loop from Pontypool and New Inn

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath

Tree Tunnel Near Coed-y-Paen

Usk Bridge

Wisteria Flowers on Stone Wall

Usk Road Climb

Newchurch Farm Shop

B4293 Climb from Chepstow to Devauden

Outdoor water tap at St Cadoc's Church, Raglan

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