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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Gilwern

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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Gilwern

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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Gilwern

01:19

5.03km

40m

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: May 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.85 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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2.38 km

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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4.78 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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5.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

1.41 km

501 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

1.28 km

500 m

160 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 8 May

17°C

6°C

25 %

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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Gilwern

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Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal at Govilon

The Towpath Inn, Gilwern

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