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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. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.24 km

Brecon Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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2

3.78 km

Hop In Craft Beer & Tapas

Highlight • Other

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

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3

4.63 km

Bridge 164, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Bridge

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

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4

4.67 km

Horse-Drawn Tram Cart Wooden Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

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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5

4.93 km

Watton Limekilns

Highlight • Historical Site

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

6.01 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Structure

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

7.41 km

Brynich Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

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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8

7.46 km

Brynich Lock (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

Highlight • River

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

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B

16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

2.58 km

471 m

105 m

Surfaces

9.46 km

4.40 km

2.32 km

189 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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