Brynich Aqueduct – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Brecon

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Brynich Aqueduct – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Brecon

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Brynich Aqueduct – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Brecon

02:50

11.1km

30m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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707 m

Watton Bridge (Bridge 165)

Highlight • Bridge

This is the bridge that brings you out by Morrisons garage in the Watton in Brecon.

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1.02 km

Watton Limekilns

Highlight • Historical Site

These are local historic lime kilns from the time of the canal’s inception. There are three historic limekilns along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canals. Here in The Watton, Llangattock, and …

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1.33 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Our beautiful local canal, which sits on the northern fringes of the Brecon Beacons, is a hidden gem of a place. It is one of the most underestimated locations in …

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3.94 km

Bridge 162 and Bench View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is Bridge 162. It has a nice bench, a pretty bench, and it is in a nice location. A good place to park yourself for a while to look at these lovely views1

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5.52 km

Pencelli Marina, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

I have walked here for many years with my partner, and in all types of weather. I know the nearby farmers, along with some of the cheery boat owners. I …

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7.35 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 …

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7.62 km

Brynich Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Brynich Lock and its scenic gatekeeper cottage is situated adjacent to the river bridge over the River Usk near Llanfrynach. It is a super lovely place in a lovely tranquil …

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9.02 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Structure

This is the canal tunnel that goes underneath the A40 dual carriageway. It is quite a length and the footway is narrow, so if you are on a bicycle I …

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.24 km

1.10 km

673 m

106 m

Surfaces

7.57 km

1.37 km

1.01 km

993 m

186 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

9°C

4°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

March 15, 2023,Brecon Canal Walk

Daily walk along the Brecon canal to keep the old ticker going and to keep the fat boy at bay!

March 7, 2023,Brecon Canal Walk

Daily walk along the gorgeous Brecon to Monmouth canal.

August 15, 2023,Brecon Canal Walk

Nice to be able to get out and about with some blue sky after a really wet six weeks or so.

September 12, 2023,Brecon Canal Walk

A nice leg stretch on home turf on the Brecon canal.

September 20, 2021,Brecon Canal Walk & Paul Potts

Beautiful day to have a walk along the Brecon canal and a nice surprise to see Paul Potts the Opera singer walking the canal too.

September 8, 2021,Brecon Canal Walk

Another little amble on my local canal here in Brecon and meeting lovely people on the way.

September 10, 2021,Brecon Canal Walk

A drizzly day on the canal but still a lovely daily walk.

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Brynich Aqueduct – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Brecon

Watton Bridge (Bridge 165)

Watton Limekilns

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Bridge 162 and Bench View

Pencelli Marina, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Brynich Aqueduct

Brynich Lock

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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