Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Talybont-on-Usk

01:17

22.6km

80m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.15 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.70 km

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Highlight • Trail

The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal meanders through the Welsh countryside through the Usk Valley and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Built at the end of the 18th century, the canal …

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2.33 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a beautiful and peaceful waterway through the Usk Valley in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The canal, which runs for 35 miles (56 km) …

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3.35 km

Pencelli Castle Caravan and Camping

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Fantastic campsite, great facilities close to the canal and village of Pencelli. With a great pub on the bank of the canal. Wood fired pizza on Thursday and Saturday evenings. …

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7.51 km

Stone Bridge Over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Structure

Pretty stone bridge over the canal near the River Usk.

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7.65 km

Brynich Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Brynich Aqueduct carries the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal over the River Usk. After the green light was given for the aqueduct to be built in 1799, no time was wasted …

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7.87 km

Brynich Lock (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

Highlight • River

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

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11.4 km

Brecon Canal Basin

Highlight • River

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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