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Monmouthshire Canal Towpath – Afon Lwyd loop from Cwmbrân

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Monmouthshire Canal Towpath – Afon Lwyd loop from Cwmbrân

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Monmouthshire Canal Towpath – Afon Lwyd loop from Cwmbrân

02:16

8.62km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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After 7.78 km for 72 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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211 m

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Swan Nesting Area

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trainers and adequate clothing will serfice.

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1.03 km

View of Llandegfedd Reservoir

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Llandegfedd Reservoir is a large 174 hectare water supply reservoir and is eight miles north of Newport in south Wales. The reservoir is very close to Pontypool, Cwmbran and Usk, …

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2.25 km

Greenmeadow Community Farm Nature Reserve Stream

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Located next to the Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran this reserve contains ancient woodland and a series of ponds and wetlands which are important for a range of wildlife.

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2.30 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Lock

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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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2.37 km

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Really pleasant shared path. Surface is generally good, a mix of hardback gravel and tarmac. It is a shared path, so be nice - it's a great route for a chilled leisurely ride.

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5.65 km

The Afon Lwyd (English: 'grey river') is a 13-mile (21 km) long river in south-east Wales which flows from its source north of Blaenavon,[1] through Abersychan, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, Llanfrechfa and …

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8.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

1.08 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

3.53 km

724 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

22°C

13°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Monmouthshire Canal Towpath – Afon Lwyd loop from Cwmbrân

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Swan Nesting Area

View of Llandegfedd Reservoir

Greenmeadow Community Farm Nature Reserve Stream

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Lock

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath

Afon Lwyd

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