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Pontymoile Basin – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Pontypool and New Inn

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Pontymoile Basin – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Pontypool and New Inn

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Pontymoile Basin – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Pontypool and New Inn

05:26

86.8km

810m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.2 km for 60 m

After 64.4 km for 70 m

After 64.9 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.19 km

Pontymoile Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

Pontymoile Basin, was originally a toll point where the canal narrows as it approaches the large area expanse of water used for turning narrowboats and filling up with water.

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14.4 km

Pant-y-Goitre Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a pretty Grade II-listed bridge across the River Usk. Its three arches are constructed of red sandstone, the central of which is larger. Three circular tunnels cut through …

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22.7 km

Abergavenny Castle and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

These beautiful castle ruins are well worth a visit if you are in Abergavenny. There's also a quaint little museum built into the castle to help visitors understand the town's history.

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40.1 km

Traveller's Seat Wood

Forest

51.7 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Highlight • Bridge

Sometimes referred to as Monmouth Bridge, Monnow Bridge is a charming medieval stone gated crossing, the last fortified river bridge in Britain. Once, this kind of crossing was a common …

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52.3 km

River Monnow

Lake

64.6 km

Raglan Castle

Highlight • Castle

Raglan Castle is one of the last medieval castles to be built in England and Wales. The still standing ruins have impressively stood the test of time, and a visit …

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80.5 km

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Marker

Highlight • Bridge

Southern edge of the park, on a bridge over the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal.

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82.0 km

Stone Bridge and Canal View

Highlight • Viewpoint

go in the week.

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86.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.0 km

5.50 km

4.11 km

2.69 km

1.39 km

935 m

241 m

Surfaces

63.3 km

17.2 km

5.01 km

636 m

598 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

26°C

13°C

0 %

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Pontymoile Basin – Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse loop from Pontypool and New Inn

Pontymoile Basin

Pant-y-Goitre Bridge

Abergavenny Castle and Museum

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Raglan Castle

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Marker

Stone Bridge and Canal View

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