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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – The Unicorn Inn loop from Henllys

Bike touring routes & trails

Monmouth and Brecon Canal – The Unicorn Inn loop from Henllys

Moderate

3.7

(7)

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Monmouth and Brecon Canal – The Unicorn Inn loop from Henllys

01:32

23.4km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.30 km for 231 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

370 m

Peacock in Urban Woodland Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Cwmbran is a new town in Wales. Lying within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire, it forms part of the county borough of Torfaen. Cwmbran was designated as a new town …

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2

3.34 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 …

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3

4.41 km

Halfords Cwmbran

Highlight • Rest Area

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4

9.62 km

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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5

11.1 km

The Unicorn Inn

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub on the outskirts of Pontypool. Little beer garden visible from inside is perfect for bike parking. Owners and staff were super friendly and welcoming. Delicious food with generous servings. New vegan menu coming in 2019!

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6

16.8 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a small network of canals in South Wales. For most of its currently (2018) navigable 35-mile (56 km) length it runs through the Brecon …

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7

20.3 km

Stone Bridge Over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Bridge

go in the week .Nice and quiet

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8

20.9 km

Preserved Limekilns on Garth Road

Highlight • Monument

B

23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

2.82 km

1.33 km

519 m

277 m

274 m

187 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

8.15 km

1.06 km

519 m

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Tuesday 12 May

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6°C

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