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Brecon Canal Basin – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Brecon

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Brecon Canal Basin – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Brecon

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Brecon Canal Basin – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Brecon

03:32

55.4km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 14.4 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.29 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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2

2.24 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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3

3.05 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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4

4.33 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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6.85 km

Ty Mawr Pool

Lake

6

11.4 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Use this road if you don't want to get soaked on the towpath.

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7

13.2 km

Talachddu Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A cool place to get out of the sun (or rain).

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8

14.4 km

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful little draw bridge on the canal.

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9

14.7 km

Talybont-on-Usk Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

One of the many sights to see in Talybont on the canal.

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18.7 km

Glaw-coed Wood

Forest

B

55.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.1 km

10.0 km

4.13 km

1.86 km

199 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

8.32 km

4.39 km

210 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

6°C

35 %

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