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Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Castell Dinas

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United Kingdom
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South Wales
Talgarth

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Castell Dinas

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5.0

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79

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Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Castell Dinas

02:49

41.7km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 21.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.52 km

View of Llangorse Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

View from the B4560 of Llangorse Lake.

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16.9 km

Glaw-coed Wood

Forest

3

21.0 km

Talybont-on-Usk Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

One of the many sights to see in Talybont on the canal.

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4

21.2 km

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful little draw bridge on the canal.

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5

21.5 km

Talachddu Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A cool place to get out of the sun (or rain).

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6

22.6 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Use this road if you don't want to get soaked on the towpath.

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7

24.6 km

The Royal Oak Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub and in a handy spot as it is the only refreshment stop between Brecon and Talybont.

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8

25.8 km

Bench With Map of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

My local seat, this is my walking stop from Brecon town. If you sit here when I get there I will fart near you to try and move you on 😇.

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9

28.2 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 and it opened the following year. The aqueduct has four arches and is 201 feet (64 m) long and 31 feet (9.5 m) wide.

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41.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

2.26 km

1.66 km

1.51 km

994 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

10.7 km

2.28 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

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