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The Top 20 Attractions in Torfaen

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Torfaen. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Torfaen is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: September 29, 2025

The Tumble Climb from Govilon

Nice long climb with a few steep sections. At the top it opens up to stunning views and a fantastic descent.



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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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The precise date of construction is unknown but it is generally thought that the original tower was built around 1765 to 1770 by John Hanbury, a local landowner and ironmaster …

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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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Blaen Bran farm was built into the mountainside and probably looked much like many of the other mountain farms of that time. I’m sure many generations of families lived there …

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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 …

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Absolutely magnificent! A must for everyone from hardcore gravel grinders to pleasure riders out for a bimble! Miles of pristine flat gravel and magnificent scenery. There are a few low …

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Cwmbran Boating Lake is only a few minutes walk from Cwmbran town centre. Enjoy a stroll around the lake and feed the geese and ducks; have an ice cream in …

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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.

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Great ride, can get tight with height and width on some bridges but in all a mostly paved cycle through Cwmbran with light gravel down to Newport and up past …

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