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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Brecon

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Brecon

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Brecon

01:18

20.4km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.9 km for 211 m

Waypoints

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Start point

1

936 m

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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2

1.75 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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3.03 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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4.48 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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4.70 km

Brynich Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Brynich Aqueduct carries the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal over the River Usk. After the green light was given for the aqueduct to be built in 1799, no time was wasted …

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4.84 km

Stone Bridge Over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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Pretty stone bridge over the canal near the River Usk.

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6.74 km

Bench With Map of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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My local seat, this is my walking stop from Brecon town. If you sit here when I get there, I will fart near you to try and move you on 😇.

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11.2 km

River Trail in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Nice warm down route, if you didn't have lunch there are some nice spots next to the river.... or just wait till you get to the pub!

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20.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.75 km

7.26 km

2.40 km

1.22 km

768 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.97 km

4.82 km

4.53 km

2.63 km

1.49 km

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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6°C

16 %

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