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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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 14.4 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

Brecon Castle

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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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2.23 km

Brecon Canal Basin

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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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3.04 km

Bridge 164, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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

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4.32 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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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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6.84 km

Ty Mawr Pool

Lake

11.4 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

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

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13.2 km

Talachddu Towpath

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

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14.4 km

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge

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Beautiful little draw bridge on the canal.

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14.7 km

Talybont-on-Usk Aqueduct

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

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18.7 km

Glaw-coed Wood

Forest

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

Surfaces

42.4 km

8.32 km

4.39 km

210 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

17°C

12°C

88 %

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Brecon Canal Basin – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Brecon

Brecon Castle

Brecon Canal Basin

Bridge 164, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Talachddu Towpath

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge

Talybont-on-Usk Aqueduct

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