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Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch – Monmouthshire Canal Lock loop from Cwmbran

Mountain biking trails

Cwmbran Central

Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch – Monmouthshire Canal Lock loop from Cwmbran

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Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch – Monmouthshire Canal Lock loop from Cwmbran

02:52

45.2km

560m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

142 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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21.7 km

Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch

Highlight • Rest Area

Look for the arch to start riding at Cwmcarn, which marks the start of the red-rated Twrch and Cafall trails. Here you'll also find trail maps and information for these …

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21.9 km

Cwmcarn — Twrch Mountain Bike Trail

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Cwmcarn Forest in South Wales consists of two red graded singletrack trails and 2 DH tracks.
Both the singletrack trails contain lots of long technical climbs as well as some …

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34.2 km

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4

36.7 km

Monmouthshire Canal Lock

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This cycle path follows the old Monmouthshire Canal, which was opened in 1796 and was originally about 20 kilometres long. With the help of 42 locks, 136 metres in height …

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45.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

17.3 km

2.98 km

499 m

227 m

124 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

14.2 km

553 m

179 m

143 m

120 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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