Afon Lwyd – Pontymoile Basin loop from Pontypool and New Inn
Afon Lwyd – Pontymoile Basin loop from Pontypool and New Inn
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Afon Lwyd – Pontymoile Basin loop from Pontypool and New Inn
01:10
11.2km
80m
Running
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 17, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.33 km
New Inn Village
Highlight • Settlement
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Inn,_County_Tipperary
Tip by
5.81 km
Afon Lwyd
Highlight • River
The river was severely affected by pollution from industry and mine discharge, and fly tipping, but during the 1980s efforts were made to improve the water quality of river and improve fish stocks. To aid this, the Environment Agency Wales built a fish leap at Pontymoile in 2010 enabling fish to ascend past the weir there. By late 2011 it was claimed that the river was in its cleanest state since medieval times.[2]
Historically the river has also been known as the Torfaen – meaning 'breaker of stones' – which gives some indication of the force of the river during surges. Although this name is no longer in use for the river, it is still in common use as the name for the local authority, Torfaen County Borough Council.
Tip by
10.0 km
Pontymoile Basin
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
11.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.43 km
2.82 km
625 m
194 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.17 km
5.03 km
732 m
194 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (110 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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