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Usk Bridge – Abergavenny Castle and Museum loop from Pontypool and New Inn

Usk Bridge – Abergavenny Castle and Museum loop from Pontypool and New Inn

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Usk Bridge – Abergavenny Castle and Museum loop from Pontypool and New Inn

02:54

67.9km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.1 km for 58 m

After 40.6 km for 198 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 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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11.9 km

Wisteria Flowers on Stone Wall

Highlight • Structure

This was in May after lots of rain, it obviously stood out while I enjoyed my Scotch Egg snack. The ideal food for long bike rides.

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21.9 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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30.4 km

Abergavenny Castle and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

These beautiful castle ruins are well worth a visit if you are in Abergavenny. There's also a quaint little museum built into the castle to help visitors understand the town's history.

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31.1 km

Linda Vista Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Linda Vista Gardens is a beautiful urban public park with origins as a private garden. It's richly planted which includes unusual specimen trees and shrubs and approached off Tudor Street or the Castle Meadows.

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40.7 km

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Crickhowell Castle, also known as Alisby's castle, dominates the views from the delightful market town. The now Grade I-listed ruin began life as a motte and bailey castle in the …

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40.9 km

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic coffee stop, cakes, sandwiches etc are amazing. Owner and staff are great and will let you take your bike out to the back so no need to leave on the street.

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41.6 km

Crickhowell Bridge

Highlight • River

Crickhowell bridge is a pretty crossing point of the River Usk.

Crickhowell itself is a small market town with the remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans.

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67.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

28.0 km

4.11 km

1.88 km

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.6 km

953 m

140 m

132 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

13°C

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Usk Bridge – Abergavenny Castle and Museum loop from Pontypool and New Inn

Usk Bridge

Wisteria Flowers on Stone Wall

Pant-y-Goitre Bridge

Abergavenny Castle and Museum

Linda Vista Gardens

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Crickhowell Bridge

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