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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Royal Welsh Regiment Museum

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Royal Welsh Regiment Museum

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Royal Welsh Regiment Museum

01:00

16.3km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 345 m for 77 m

After 15.8 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

465 m

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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2

1.92 km

Brynich Lock (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

Highlight • River

This lock was the first on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to be restored after the canal fell into dereliction.

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3

2.13 km

Brynich Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Brynich Aqueduct carries the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal over the River Usk. After the green light was given for the aqueduct to be built in 1799, no time was wasted …

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3.43 km

Ty Mawr Pool

Lake

5

6.32 km

The Royal Oak Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub and in a handy spot as it is the only refreshment stop between Brecon and Talybont.

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6

8.09 km

Canal Drawbridge in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Structure

One of many scenic spots on the canal.

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7

8.50 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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B

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

3.00 km

515 m

408 m

248 m

222 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

2.72 km

446 m

363 m

276 m

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