Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Brecon

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Brecon

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Brecon

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5.33km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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92 m

Biped Cycles

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The only bike shop for miles around!

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292 m

St Mary's Church, Brecon

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St. Mary's Church is situated in the quaint market town of Brecon within the curtilage of its town centre. It has the finest tower in all of Powys, and inside …

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348 m

Brecon Tap

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2.67 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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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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3.44 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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Our beautiful local canal, which sits on the northern fringes of the Brecon Beacons, is a hidden gem of a place. It is one of the most underestimated locations in …

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3.95 km

Bridge 164, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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One of many bridges in the canal. The clue is in the no 🧐.

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4.69 km

Brecon Canal Basin

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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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5.24 km

Brecon Castle

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Brecon, the town after which the Beacons are named, is unsurprisingly a fantastic base for exploring the national park. The graceful, green forms of the Central Beacons and Pen y …

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