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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Cwmbran

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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Cwmbran

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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Cwmbran

03:11

52.6km

400m

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: February 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 53 m for 71 m

After 52.5 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.23 km

Monmouth and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great ride, can get tight with height and width on some bridges but in all a mostly paved cycle through Cwmbran with light gravel down to Newport and up past …

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6.24 km

Pontymoile Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

Pontymoile Basin, was originally a toll point where the canal narrows as it approaches the large area expanse of water used for turning narrowboats and filling up with water.

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12.1 km

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Marker

Highlight • Bridge

Southern edge of the park, on a bridge over the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal.

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14.0 km

Pant-y-Goitre Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a pretty Grade II-listed bridge across the River Usk. Its three arches are constructed of red sandstone, the central of which is larger. Three circular tunnels cut through …

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36.5 km

Number Forty Nine Café

Highlight • Cafe

Totally love this place everything is for sale in the building and every room is different. Very classy place and I also love the garden. Food is good to

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36.6 km

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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36.8 km

Newnham-on-Severn Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely village with a convenient one stop style shop to stock up on snacks as you pass through.

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52.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

12.1 km

9.70 km

3.62 km

488 m

201 m

161 m

Surfaces

39.0 km

10.3 km

2.57 km

458 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

54 %

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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Cwmbran

Monmouth and Brecon Canal

Pontymoile Basin

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Marker

Old Abergavenny Road

Pant-y-Goitre Bridge

Number Forty Nine Café

Usk Bridge

Newnham-on-Severn Village

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