The Queen Inn – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Cwmbran

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The Queen Inn – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Cwmbran

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The Queen Inn – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Cwmbran

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24.9km

440m

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: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.61 km

The Unicorn Inn

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub on the outskirts of Pontypool. Little beer garden visible from inside is perfect for bike parking. Owners and staff were super friendly and welcoming. Delicious food with generous servings. New vegan menu coming in 2019!

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17.4 km

Trig point at Mynydd Twyn-glas summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Mynydd Twyn-glas is a sprawling 472-metre-high mountain extending into Caerphilly and Torfaen county boroughs in South Wales. It lies southwest of Pontypool, west of Cwmbran and east of Newbridge and …

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21.3 km

The Queen Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

great food .beer and atmosphere.

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22.3 km

Tyrannosaurus Rex Sculpture, Abercarn

Highlight • Monument

on roads and tarmac paths.suitable for anyone.

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22.8 km

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Really pleasant shared path. Surface is generally good, a mix of hardback gravel and tarmac. It is a shared path, so be nice - it's a great route for a chilled leisurely ride.

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22.9 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a small network of canals in South Wales. For most of its currently (2018) navigable 35-mile (56 km) length it runs through the Brecon …

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23.0 km

Greenmeadow Community Farm Nature Reserve Stream

Highlight • River

Located next to the Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran this reserve contains ancient woodland and a series of ponds and wetlands which are important for a range of wildlife.

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24.9 km

End point

Train Station

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