Caerleon River Boardwalk – Caerleon Roman Ruins loop from Newport

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Caerleon River Boardwalk – Caerleon Roman Ruins loop from Newport

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Caerleon River Boardwalk – Caerleon Roman Ruins loop from Newport

02:03

19.8km

90m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.28 km

Caerleon River Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Great easy walk for the whole family can be cycled good view over the river

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6.34 km

Caerleon Roman Barracks

Archaeological Site

7.07 km

The Ship Pub

Highlight • Pub

7.18 km

Coffiology

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee and cakes!

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7.24 km

Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths

Highlight • Monument

An impressive site. The Roman Baths Museum lies inside the remains of fortress Isca Augusta. The National Roman Legion Museum is also nearby, as is the most complete Roman amphitheatre …

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7.41 km

Caerleon Roman Ruins

Highlight • Settlement

Caerleon is a historic town on the River Usk, just north east of the city of Newport. It is most famous for its Roman past, as it was home to …

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8.31 km

Caerleon Castle

Highlight • Castle

17.9 km

George Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A large road bridge that crosses the River Usk.

Built in 1964, the George Street Bridge was the first cable-stayed bridge to be constructed in the UK.

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18.9 km

Steel Wave Sculpture by Peter Fink

Highlight • Monument

A large steel sculpture, commissioned by the council to pay homage to the city's history of steel fabrication and export.

The work was produced by the artist, Peter Fink.

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19.8 km

End point

Train Station

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