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Brecon Canal Basin – Brecon Castle loop from Sennybridge

Road cycling routes

Brecon Canal Basin – Brecon Castle loop from Sennybridge

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Brecon Canal Basin – Brecon Castle loop from Sennybridge

02:12

45.7km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

14.9 km

Brecon Tap

Highlight • Pub

2

15.3 km

Brecon Canal Basin

Highlight • River

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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3

16.3 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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4

19.2 km

Mynydd Illtud Common

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An undulating area of common land. It's a gentle climb from the Brecon side perfect for shaking off any cafe legs. The road is quite exposed so it can be …

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5

43.3 km

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

Highlight • Restaurant

Cafe/Restaurant/Artspace - a great spot for a coffee or food.

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6

45.0 km

Glanusk Services

Highlight • Parking

Good pit-stop and bike security with outside tables and chairs

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B

45.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

19.5 km

1.94 km

Surfaces

43.4 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 22 June

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