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Brecon Canal Basin – Brecon Castle loop from Llanfrynach

Brecon Canal Basin – Brecon Castle loop from Llanfrynach

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5.0

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Brecon Canal Basin – Brecon Castle loop from Llanfrynach

01:51

42.9km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.94 km

Brynich Lock (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

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This lock was the first on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to be restored after the canal fell into dereliction.

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5.51 km

Brecon Canal Basin

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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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6.22 km

Biped Cycles

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The only bike shop for miles around!

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6.53 km

Brecon Castle

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Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, …

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21.5 km

Although Defynnog lost local prominence as the nearby Sennybridge became more developed, the church boasts some extraordinary features. It contains a stone with ancient Ogham inscriptions (an ancient British Alphabet) …

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21.7 km

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

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Cafe/Restaurant/Artspace - a great spot for a coffee or food.

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31.2 km

River Tarell Crossing

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Lovely little crossing point over the River Tarell, nice and quiet and perfect for a quick drink before pushing on

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37.6 km

Brecon Tap

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42.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

8.91 km

451 m

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

779 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

18°C

9°C

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Comments

October 6, 2021,Defynnog 33.3km Loop

Dry but windy day out trying out some new tires. Up From 23mm to 25's. Time down by two minutes from the other day and also a better weather day. New tires around 4-5 mins slower over 34km.

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Brecon Canal Basin – Brecon Castle loop from Llanfrynach

Brynich Lock (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

Brecon Canal Basin

Biped Cycles

Brecon Castle

St Cynog's Church, Defynnog

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

River Tarell Crossing

Brecon Tap

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