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Brecon

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Brecon

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Brecon

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Brecon

Moderate

5.0

(1)

20

riders

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Brecon

01:45

38.0km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.5 km for 56 m

After 32.7 km for 56 m

After 37.1 km for 132 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

15.5 km

Glanusk Services

Highlight • Parking

Good pit-stop and bike security with outside tables and chairs

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2

32.3 km

River Usk

Highlight • River

The Usk River through Brecon and beyond is simply stunning. The Usk is at the heart of the life of the community of Brecon. It gives birth to the Brecon …

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3

32.6 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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4

35.0 km

Brecon Canal Basin

Highlight • River

This is a beautiful canal basin forming the start of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. It's a beautiful setting overlooked by Brecon Theatre, where there is a cafe/bistro. Meanwhile, on …

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5

35.8 km

Brecon Tap

Highlight • Pub

6

36.3 km

Biped Cycles

Highlight • Other

The only bike shop for miles around!

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7

36.6 km

Brecon Castle

Highlight • Castle

Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, …

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8

37.1 km

Pilgrims Tea Rooms at Brecon Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

I come here all the time, being a Brecon local. Friendly staff, a reasonable variety of foods and cakes (could do with a bit more), but the feather in the …

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B

38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

11.1 km

1.64 km

329 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

6.70 km

325 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

15°C

9°C

60 %

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