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Monmouthshire Canal Locks – Newport Transporter Bridge loop from Risca and Pontymister

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Monmouthshire Canal Locks – Newport Transporter Bridge loop from Risca and Pontymister

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Monmouthshire Canal Locks – Newport Transporter Bridge loop from Risca and Pontymister

01:44

28.0km

170m

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.57 km

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

Ice cream, coffee, food

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4.80 km

Monmouthshire Canal Locks

Highlight • Trail

beautiful pathway besides massive wooden canal locks

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4.97 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

13.8 km

Newport Transporter Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The iconic Newport Transporter Bridge is a type of suspended ferry with a large zig zag staircase spanning the River Usk.

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15.3 km

Halfords Newport

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18.6 km

Tredegar House

Highlight • Historical Site

28.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

3.65 km

1.07 km

387 m

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

5.41 km

857 m

498 m

431 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 19 June

22°C

15°C

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Monmouthshire Canal Locks – Newport Transporter Bridge loop from Risca and Pontymister

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre Café

Monmouthshire Canal Locks

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Lock

Newport Transporter Bridge

Halfords Newport

Tredegar House

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