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Clydach Cycle Path – Llanelly Quarry Limekilns loop from Abergavenny

Clydach Cycle Path – Llanelly Quarry Limekilns loop from Abergavenny

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5.0

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Clydach Cycle Path – Llanelly Quarry Limekilns loop from Abergavenny

02:36

40.0km

490m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8 m for 10 m

After 40.0 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.12 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great alternative to the road... fully paved so doable on any bike. A great way to get from Abergavenny to the Cycle Route 49... which follows the canal.

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5.27 km

Clydach Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Suitable for all bikes

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7.74 km

Old Railway Path and Stone Bridge, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Old railway turned cycle path close to the canal

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8.08 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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11.2 km

Clydach Tunnels Western Portals

Highlight • Structure

The Clydach Tunnels are one of two tunnels on the now abandoned Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny Railway between Abergavenny and Brynmawr. Here you can find the the western portals. The …

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11.7 km

Llanelly Quarry Limekilns

Highlight • Monument

Llanelly Quarry once supplied the Clydach Ironworks with limestone. Two pairs of limekilns can still be seen from the cycle path #46.

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12.5 km

Gelli Felen Tunnels Eastern Portals

Highlight • Structure

The Gelli Felen Tunnels are one of two tunnels on the now abandoned Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny railway. Here you can find the eastern portals.

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13.3 km

Coed Fedw-ddu

Forest

30.7 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

This flat and easy tow path runs along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, perfect for gravel cyclists, mountain bikers, walkers and runners.

Especially lovely in autumn with the changing colours of the trees, but really a great year-round trail.

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40.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

13.2 km

6.36 km

3.70 km

2.85 km

495 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

7.44 km

6.82 km

2.87 km

326 m

305 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

38 %

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Clydach Cycle Path – Llanelly Quarry Limekilns loop from Abergavenny

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath Cycle Route

Clydach Cycle Path

Old Railway Path and Stone Bridge, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Gilwern Halt Railway Station Ruins

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Llanelly Quarry Limekilns

Gelli Felen Tunnels Eastern Portals

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

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