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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Brecon

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Brecon

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Brecon

01:13

18.5km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.33 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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2

2.15 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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3

2.35 km

Watton Limekilns

Highlight • Historical Site

These are local historic lime kilns from the time of the canal’s inception. There are three historic limekilns along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canals. Here in The Watton, Llangattock, and …

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4

3.43 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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5

4.89 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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6

5.10 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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7

7.15 km

Bench With Map of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

My local seat, this is my walking stop from Brecon town. If you sit here when I get there, I will fart near you to try and move you on 😇.

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8

8.87 km

The Beatles Boat

Highlight • Structure

B

18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

6.56 km

1.16 km

304 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.71 km

6.60 km

3.59 km

499 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

8°C

21 %

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