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Pontymoile Basin – Usk Bridge loop from Abersychan

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Abersychan

Pontymoile Basin – Usk Bridge loop from Abersychan

Moderate

2.5

(2)

12

riders

Pontymoile Basin – Usk Bridge loop from Abersychan

01:55

41.0km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.8 km for 98 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.34 km

Old Railway Path to Blaenavon

Highlight • Trail

What a very popular. Easy walk.mayanders along the old railway route to Blainavon.

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2

6.49 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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3

17.3 km

Usk Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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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4

17.4 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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5

23.4 km

Chain Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There has been a crossing here since the 16th century but it was the 19th-century incarnation that earned it the name Chain Bridge, due to its sturdy chain supports. However, …

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6

24.9 km

St Marys Yard Mound

Highlight • Historical Site

7

33.9 km

Whimsical Spacehopper Figures

Highlight • Structure

Can you spot them?

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8

35.8 km

Italian Gardens, Pontypool Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of many lovely places in pontypool park

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B

41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

15.6 km

4.31 km

3.76 km

807 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

3.62 km

344 m

219 m

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

6°C

57 %

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