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Abergavenny to Llandeilo — Cycle Across the Beacons

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Abergavenny to Llandeilo — Cycle Across the Beacons

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Abergavenny to Llandeilo — Cycle Across the Beacons

06:17

92.8km

1,100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.02 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great alternative to the road... fully paved so doable on any bike. A great way to get from Abergavenny to the Cycle Route 49... which follows the canal.

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9.14 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

This flat and easy tow path runs along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, perfect for gravel cyclists, mountain bikers, walkers and runners.

Especially lovely in autumn with the changing colours of the trees, but really a great year-round trail.

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26.6 km

Bikes & Hikes Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

A great little shop that is well equipped and saved me in my time of need. Wasn't expecting it to be open at 9 o'clock on a Sunday morning! You can even hire bikes there.

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33.6 km

Brynich Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Brynich Aqueduct carries the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal over the River Usk. After the green light was given for the aqueduct to be built in 1799, no time was wasted …

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35.1 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Structure

This is the canal tunnel that goes underneath the A40 dual carriageway. It is quite a length and the footway is narrow, so if you are on a bicycle I …

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37.2 km

Brecon Canal Basin

Highlight • River

This is a beautiful canal basin forming the start of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. It's a beautiful setting overlooked by Brecon Theatre, where there is a cafe/bistro. Meanwhile, on …

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46.8 km

Trallong Village and Scenic Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

A pretty village with amazing views.

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49.1 km

Scenic Country Lane in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Can be muddy in places, but a lovely stretch of narrow road.

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67.2 km

Road to River Usk Crossing, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • River

A beautiful section the Cycle Across the Beacons route, with the road passing to the South of the Usk reservoir and crossing the River Usk itself.

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91.8 km

Llandeilo Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Llandeilo can lay claim to being one of the prettiest towns in Wales, a charming place with superb inns and an interesting range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.

Surrounded …

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92.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.2 km

9.68 km

6.45 km

2.48 km

1.88 km

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.9 km

36.4 km

9.12 km

2.89 km

440 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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Abergavenny to Llandeilo — Cycle Across the Beacons

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Bikes & Hikes Bike Shop

Brynich Aqueduct

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Brecon Canal Basin

Trallong Village and Scenic Views

Scenic Country Lane in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Road to River Usk Crossing, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Llandeilo Town Centre

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