Parsons Bridge (Bridge 138) – White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Parsons Bridge (Bridge 138) – White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Parsons Bridge (Bridge 138) – White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) loop from Talybont-on-Usk

02:42

10.3km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6 m

Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal at Talybont-on-Usk

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In lee of the Central Beacons' eastern arms, the village of Talybont is a superb base for hikers. With plenty of woodland, reservoir and hill walks right on its doorstep, …

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611 m

Valtýřov Limekilns and Mining Cart

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Lovely bit of history showing some of the old Lime Kilns and trolleys. Very similar to what is on the outskirts of Brecon. In its day this area would have been very busy!

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3.44 km

Parsons Bridge (Bridge 138)

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Bridge 138 according to the Explore.opencanalmap.uk is called Parsons Bridge.

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3.87 km

Dan-y-Graig Bridge (Bridge 157)

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Here we are at another canal bridge highlight....Bridge 137 according to the Explore.opencanalmap.uk is called Dan Y Graig.

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4.19 km

Bench by Workhouse Bridge, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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Bridge 136 according to the Explore.opencanalmap.uk is called Workhouse Bridge.

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5.01 km

Picnic Area by the Canal in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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I think this is a marvellous picnic bench, I actually think it is the best one I have seen....and in the perfect place.

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5.16 km

Llangynidr Locks, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is a stunning waterway meandering through the Brecon Beacons National Park for 35 miles (56 km). Here, it flows through Llangynidr with a series of …

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9.99 km

White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143)

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Bridge 143 on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canals is known as the White Hart Bridge. It is behind the White Hart pub in Talybont on Usk. The canal, dating back …

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.00 km

677 m

629 m

Surfaces

5.93 km

3.07 km