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Pontymoile Basin – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Pontypool and New Inn

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Pontymoile Basin – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Pontypool and New Inn

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5.0

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Pontymoile Basin – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Pontypool and New Inn

00:50

13.5km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.75 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.19 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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5.15 km

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Really pleasant shared path. Surface is generally good, a mix of hardback gravel and tarmac. It is a shared path, so be nice - it's a great route for a chilled leisurely ride.

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6.49 km

View of Llandegfedd Reservoir

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Llandegfedd Reservoir is a large 174 hectare water supply reservoir and is eight miles north of Newport in south Wales. The reservoir is very close to Pontypool, Cwmbran and Usk, …

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8.26 km

Greenmeadow Community Farm Nature Reserve Stream

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Located next to the Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran this reserve contains ancient woodland and a series of ponds and wetlands which are important for a range of wildlife.

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8.31 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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13.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

1.12 km

907 m

293 m

170 m

136 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

621 m

295 m

241 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 19 June

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Pontymoile Basin – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Pontypool and New Inn

Pontymoile Basin

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath

View of Llandegfedd Reservoir

Greenmeadow Community Farm Nature Reserve Stream

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Lock

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