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The Punchbowl Lake – Llanfoist Wharf loop from Llanellen

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The Punchbowl Lake – Llanfoist Wharf loop from Llanellen

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The Punchbowl Lake – Llanfoist Wharf loop from Llanellen

03:05

9.83km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Green Tunnel in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.64 km

Ancient Trees in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

3.80 km

The Punchbowl Lake

Highlight • Natural

An interesting circuit of the blorenge rich in industrial archaeology. Much of the route follows the course of an early 19th century tramway system designed to bring pig iron from blaenavon down to the canal in llanfost. A steep climb up the slope of an incline leads to the mountain side.A well graded path then contours the mountain to reach the secluded punchbowl nature reserve. From here a quite lane leads to the summit of the walk at keepers pond.The return route of hills tram road around the side of the blorenge with spectacular views up the usk valley. Some steep climbs especially at the start.There is rough terrain in places and some high level walking

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3.83 km

Devil's Punchbowl Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tranquil, yes. An ancient pasture, now surrounded by trees once used or charcoal production. On a bike from here, the trail threads its way around the mountain in both directions.

You'll likely have enjoyed a descent to get to it, so if so it's inevitable there'll be some climbing in your near future!

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5.89 km

Llanfoist Wharf

Highlight • Historical Site

The tranquility of this spot today is in sharp contrast to what it would have been like in the 19th century, when the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal was an important artery in the coal and iron industry. Iron was transported here from Blaenavon via Hill's tramroad, a route established by ironmaster Thomas Hill. From here, the iron was transported away on barges to Newport.

Today the wharf is home to holiday cottages and a cafe barge. It is on the Usk Valley Way, a long-distance hike from Caerleon to Brecon.

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7.34 km

Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal

Highlight • River

Wow! Leaving Newport I was already very impressed by the start of my tour over the Monmouthshire Canal and then this; the path along the Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal is a real highlight!

You ride on a narrow dirt-trail along the calm waters, idyllically framed by shady, old fairy tale trees. The trail tapers regularly as it passes under any of the numerous bridges, all of which are numbered.

I rode here during the week and I hardly met anyone. I'd imagine it'll be busier at the weekend though!

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9.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

2.47 km

1.22 km

770 m

165 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

3.05 km

1.68 km

860 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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The Punchbowl Lake – Llanfoist Wharf loop from Llanellen

Green Tunnel in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Ancient Trees in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

The Punchbowl Lake

Devil's Punchbowl Pond

Llanfoist Wharf

Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal

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