Clare Cochrane Memorial Bench loop from Llanelly

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Clare Cochrane Memorial Bench loop from Llanelly

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Clare Cochrane Memorial Bench loop from Llanelly

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30.2km

620m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Highlight • Forest

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Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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Keeper's Pond (Pen-ffordd-goch Pond)

Highlight • Lake

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Clare Cochrane Memorial Bench

Highlight • Structure

Claire (1945-2019) loved to sit on this bank with her dog Swifty. If you want to know why she adored this spot, please have a seat.

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20.8 km

Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal

Highlight • River

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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Gilwern Halt Railway Station Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Here are the remains of the Gilwern Halt railway station on the now abandoned Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny railway. Two platforms and a bridge including stairs are left and can be visited via the cycle path #46.

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30.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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