Pontymoile Basin – Llandegfedd Reservoir loop from Pontypool and New Inn

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Pontymoile Basin – Llandegfedd Reservoir loop from Pontypool and New Inn

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Pontymoile Basin – Llandegfedd Reservoir loop from Pontypool and New Inn

03:34

57.5km

550m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 14 m

After 57.5 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.19 km

Pontymoile Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

Pontymoile Basin, was originally a toll point where the canal narrows as it approaches the large area expanse of water used for turning narrowboats and filling up with water.

Tip by

25.3 km

Newnham-on-Severn Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely village with a convenient one stop style shop to stock up on snacks as you pass through.

Tip by

25.4 km

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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43.3 km

Coed Canol

Forest

46.1 km

Graig-yn-Allt

Forest

46.9 km

Usk to Woodlake Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Depending where this comes on your ride, it could be an opener climb for a big day in the saddle or an absolute slog.

If the latter it's probably a matter of pacing. This climb is quite long but never that steep, so it feels like you can go hard. Most of you probably can to be fair, but this was tough for me after Wentwood.

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50.2 km

Country Lane Near Usk

Highlight • Climb

By a few lumpy bits they mean a category 4 climb that we faced shortly after a pub stop.

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51.5 km

Tree-Lined Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a cool little section of lane to find with trees creating a natural cathedral space.

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53.0 km

Llandegfedd Reservoir Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to refuel, serves food till 3pm. Gets busy on the weekends 12-2pm. Good short climbs up and out east or west of the reservoir.

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53.4 km

Llandegfedd Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

A lovely place with great views, with a variety of walking trails on offer.

Please note that the majority of the trails are closed annually from 1st October to 1st March, this is to protect over-wintering wildfowl, for which the area has been designated an SSSI.

Tip by

57.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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