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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Torfaen

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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Torfaen

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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Torfaen

01:19

5.00km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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468 m

Monmouth and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great ride, can get tight with height and width on some bridges but in all a mostly paved cycle through Cwmbran with light gravel down to Newport and up past …

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4.09 km

Pontymoile Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

Pontymoile Basin, was originally a toll point where the canal narrows as it approaches the large area expanse of water used for turning narrowboats and filling up with water.

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5.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

640 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

849 m

246 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

11°C

4°C

60 %

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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Basin loop from Torfaen

Monmouth and Brecon Canal

Pontymoile Basin

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