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Forden With Leighton And Trelystan

View of Welshpool – Montgomery Canal Lock Gates loop from River Severn

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Wales
Powys
Forden With Leighton And Trelystan

View of Welshpool – Montgomery Canal Lock Gates loop from River Severn

Moderate

4.0

(1)

5

riders

View of Welshpool – Montgomery Canal Lock Gates loop from River Severn

01:52

29.4km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

765 m

View of Welshpool

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Good spot to stop and catch your breath, along with some great views.

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2.37 km

Severn Farm Pond

Nature Reserve

3

3.67 km

Welshpool Cockpit

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4

4.52 km

5

7.22 km

Montgomery Canal Lock Gates

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The Montgomery Canal runs for 53km from the Llangollen Canal to Newtown. It's been partially restored in recent years but currently only 11km is navigable by boat. The canal path …

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6

12.1 km

Montgomery Canal Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to sit and enjoy a picnic lunch. Beautiful views and idylic canal. Waterlilies look great when in flower in the Summer.

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7

27.9 km

21% Descent to Welshpool

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8

28.9 km

Church

Highlight • Religious Site

B

29.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

10.7 km

1.36 km

242 m

206 m

178 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

10.7 km

1.88 km

272 m

206 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 8 October

17°C

9°C

93 %

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