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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Lock loop from Aberyscir

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Lock loop from Aberyscir

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Lock loop from Aberyscir

01:06

16.4km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.24 km

Brecon Castle

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Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, …

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3.78 km

Hop In Craft Beer & Tapas

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Fab place to get excellent food and drink. Really tasty stuff

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4.63 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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4.67 km

Horse-Drawn Tram Cart Wooden Sculpture

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Located alongside the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, this wooden sculpture recalls the horse-drawn tram carts of the early nineteenth century, before railways. At that time, canals and tramways were used …

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4.93 km

Watton Limekilns

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These are local historic lime kilns from the time of the canal’s inception. There are three historic limekilns along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canals. Here in The Watton, Llangattock, and …

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6.01 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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7.41 km

Brynich Lock

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Brynich Lock and its scenic gatekeeper cottage is situated adjacent to the river bridge over the River Usk near Llanfrynach. It is a super lovely place in a lovely tranquil …

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7.46 km

Brynich Lock (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

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This lock was the first on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to be restored after the canal fell into dereliction.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

2.76 km

374 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.51 km

4.17 km

2.43 km

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

18°C

14°C

98 %

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Lock loop from Aberyscir

Brecon Castle

Hop In Craft Beer & Tapas

Bridge 164, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Horse-Drawn Tram Cart Wooden Sculpture

Watton Limekilns

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Brynich Lock

Brynich Lock (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

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