Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Talybont-on-Usk

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Talybont-on-Usk

01:13

23.8km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.9 km for 104 m

After 11.6 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.23 km

Bench With Map of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

My local seat, this is my walking stop from Brecon town. If you sit here when I get there, I will fart near you to try and move you on 😇.

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7.13 km

Stone Bridge Over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Structure

Pretty stone bridge over the canal near the River Usk.

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7.49 km

Brynich Lock (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

Highlight • River

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

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8.95 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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10.2 km

Bridge 164, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Bridge

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

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12.8 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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16.5 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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22.1 km

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Highlight • Trail

The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal meanders through the Welsh countryside through the Usk Valley and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Built at the end of the 18th century, the canal …

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