Brecon Castle – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Brecon

Brecon Castle – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Brecon

Moderate

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Brecon Castle – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Brecon

02:15

47.1km

670m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

Brecon Castle

Highlight • Castle

Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, …

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4.02 km

Mynydd Illtud Common

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An undulating area of common land. It's a gentle climb from the Brecon side perfect for shaking off any cafe legs. The road is quite exposed so it can be …

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28.3 km

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

Highlight • Restaurant

Cafe/Restaurant/Artspace - a great spot for a coffee or food.

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44.5 km

Brecon Tap

Highlight • Pub

44.9 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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47.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

20.4 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

46.1 km

979 m