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Cwmbran Central

Cwm Carn Campsite loop from Cwmbran

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Cwmbran Central

Cwm Carn Campsite loop from Cwmbran

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165

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Cwm Carn Campsite loop from Cwmbran

03:26

54.2km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.45 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Cycle Route (Route 49)

Highlight • Cycleway

Not one for the weekend but will get you from Newport into the Brecons in no time at all. Either take the canal all the way to Brecon for the north ascent of the Gap, or turn left at Talybont for the Blaen-y-glyn climbs, or get off at Abergavenny for the Black Mountains. Gravel bike recommended but doable on 25mm tyres in the dry, at least as far as Gilwern.

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2

4.30 km

Wellington Bridge and Locks, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Can be very muddy off track but offering some great views of local habitats and wildlife

Birdlife abounds, aside from the obvious resident waterbirds, recent highlights include Grey and Pied Wagtails, Buzzards, Red Kite, Sparrowhawk, Stock Dove, Raven, Jay, Kingfisher (mostly just flying through) Nuthatch and Greenfinch, Chaffinch with Swifts, Swallows, House and Sand Martins foraging.

Insect life very good as expected.

The adjacent Ty Coch woodland is worth visiting but on foot only, looking out over the open fields and copses to the South and West can be productive for more unusual species like Kestrel and Pergrine foraging or passing through.

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3

4.87 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal links up a small network of canals, running 35 navigable miles (56km) through the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park for the majority of its length.

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4

5.54 km

Stone Bridge Overlooking the River

Highlight • Bridge

go on a week day .

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5

11.2 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

6

22.0 km

Cwm Carn Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Fantastic campsite at Cwm Carn! There are camping pitches, all weather pitches and pods to choose from.

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7

42.6 km

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

Ice cream, coffee, food

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8

50.4 km

Stone Bridge Over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Bridge

go in the week .Nice and quiet

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B

54.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

14.5 km

2.04 km

197 m

136 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

12.7 km

1.13 km

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Wednesday 26 August

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