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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Govilon

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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Govilon

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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Govilon

01:55

7.00km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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681 m

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal at Govilon

Highlight • River

The picturesque village of Govilon has a lot going for it. Nestled in the Usk Valley, it is surrounded by characterful hills and has the historic Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal running straight through it. Tafarn Y Bont, the village pub, is a great option for post hike refreshment and there are a few guesthouses in the village and surrounding area.

It is a good starting point for hikes to the summit of Blorenge, which at 1,841 feet (561 m) rewards with splendid views of Abergavenny, the Usk Valley, the neighbouring curves of Sugar Loaf and the beyond to the main Black Mountains massif.

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3.21 km

Old Railway Path and Stone Bridge, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Old railway turned cycle path close to the canal

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3.54 km

Gilwern Halt Railway Station Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Here are the remains of the Gilwern Halt railway station on the now abandoned Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny railway. Two platforms and a bridge including stairs are left and can be visited via the cycle path #46.

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4.66 km

The Towpath Inn, Gilwern

Highlight • Restaurant

Gilwern is a pleasant village in the Usk Valley. Once an important centre for the iron and lime industries, it is today a serene setting, with the distinctive Sugar Loaf and its prominent summit dominating the landscape to the north and the slopes of Gilwern Hill and Blorenge to the south. The former industrial artery of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal runs through the village.

There are a few accommodation options in the village, as well as a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs. The Towpath Inn is a particularly good spot for food, with locally sourced produce and occasional street food offerings.

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6.42 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Walk

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Park in gilwern car park and cross road by crossing through houses onto canal.

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7.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

1.38 km

1.22 km

531 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

1.34 km

852 m

681 m

247 m

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Friday 8 May

18°C

5°C

18 %

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The Towpath Inn, Gilwern loop from Govilon

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal at Govilon

Old Railway Path and Stone Bridge, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Gilwern Halt Railway Station Ruins

The Towpath Inn, Gilwern

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Walk

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