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Monmouthshire Canal Lock – Pontymoile Basin loop from Rogerstone

Mountain biking trails

Monmouthshire Canal Lock – Pontymoile Basin loop from Rogerstone

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Monmouthshire Canal Lock – Pontymoile Basin loop from Rogerstone

02:22

40.6km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 479 m for 57 m

After 40.2 km for 57 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.91 km

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

Ice cream, coffee, food

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2

3.14 km

Monmouthshire Canal Locks

Highlight • Trail

beautiful pathway besides massive wooden canal locks

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3

6.12 km

Monmouthshire Canal Lock

Highlight (Segment) • River

This cycle path follows the old Monmouthshire Canal, which was opened in 1796 and was originally about 20 kilometres long. With the help of 42 locks, 136 metres in height …

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4

18.3 km

Pontymoile Basin

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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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5

31.3 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal links up a small network of canals, running 35 navigable miles (56km) through the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park for the majority of its length.

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40.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

3.11 km

2.03 km

853 m

793 m

465 m

103 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

3.46 km

762 m

348 m

316 m

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Monday 1 June

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12°C

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