Cycling in Torfaen is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South Wales. So you can find your perfect Torfaen bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. Bike loop from Cwmbran

54.9km

03:29

600m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cwm Carn Campsite loop from Cwmbran

44.5km

02:43

360m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pontymoile Basin – Monmouth and Brecon Canal loop from Forge Side

32.6km

02:05

360m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Newnham-on-Severn Village – Usk Bridge loop from Llantarnam

43.0km

02:36

360m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Pontymoile Basin – Monmouth and Brecon Canal loop from Charlesville

41.9km

02:30

270m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Coed Meyrick-moel loop from Fairwater

23.5km

01:27

220m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Whimsical Spacehopper Figures – Stone Bridge and Canal View loop from Pontypool and New Inn

21.5km

01:36

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Usk Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Cwmbran

89.6km

05:36

890m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Tintern Abbey – Tintern Abbey loop from Cwmbran

98.7km

06:18

1,140m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Halfords Cwmbran – Monmouth and Brecon Canal loop from Fairwater

18.0km

01:08

150m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Torfaen

1. Bike loop from Cwmbran

2. Cwm Carn Campsite loop from Cwmbran

3. Pontymoile Basin – Monmouth and Brecon Canal loop from Forge Side

4. Newnham-on-Severn Village – Usk Bridge loop from Llantarnam

5. Pontymoile Basin – Monmouth and Brecon Canal loop from Charlesville

6. Coed Meyrick-moel loop from Fairwater

7. Whimsical Spacehopper Figures – Stone Bridge and Canal View loop from Pontypool and New Inn

8. Usk Bridge – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Cwmbran

9. Tintern Abbey – Tintern Abbey loop from Cwmbran

10. Halfords Cwmbran – Monmouth and Brecon Canal loop from Fairwater

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