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Llanfrynach

Brynich Aqueduct – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Llanfrynach

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Llanfrynach

Brynich Aqueduct – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Llanfrynach

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

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Brynich Aqueduct – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Llanfrynach

02:08

32.4km

410m

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 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.15 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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2

2.36 km

This lock was the first on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to be restored after the canal fell into dereliction.

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3.45 km

Ty Mawr Pool

Lake

4

21.9 km

Fenni Fach Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Just when you thought cycling through a nature reserve couldn't get any better...

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5

25.9 km

Brecon Castle

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Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, …

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6

26.9 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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7

27.7 km

One of many bridges in the canal. The clue is in the no 🧐.

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27.9 km

Watton Limekilns

Highlight • Historical Site

These are local historic lime kilns from the time of the canal’s inception. There are three historic limekilns along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canals. Here in The Watton, Llangattock, and …

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29.0 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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32.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

4.13 km

2.72 km

969 m

328 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

10.7 km

2.81 km

504 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 17 July

24°C

11°C

46 %

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