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Restored Canal Lock – Former Locks Pond loop from Newport

Bike touring routes & trails

Restored Canal Lock – Former Locks Pond loop from Newport

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4.8

(4)

37

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Restored Canal Lock – Former Locks Pond loop from Newport

01:14

20.9km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.37 km

Stone Bridge Overlooking the River

Highlight • Bridge

go on a week day .

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2

7.85 km

Restored Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

3

8.04 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal links up a small network of canals, running 35 navigable miles (56km) through the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park for the majority of its length.

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4

8.59 km

Former Locks Pond

Highlight • Lake

5

8.61 km

Wellington Bridge and Locks, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Can be very muddy off track but offering some great views of local habitats and wildlife

Birdlife abounds, aside from the obvious resident waterbirds, recent highlights include Grey and Pied …

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6

9.18 km

Stone Bridge Over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Bridge

go in the week .Nice and quiet

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7

10.5 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Cycle Route (Route 49)

Highlight • Cycleway

Not one for the weekend but will get you from Newport into the Brecons in no time at all. Either take the canal all the way to Brecon for the …

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8

14.2 km

Stone Bridge on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

go with a group more fun.

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20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

581 m

324 m

113 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

3.75 km

999 m

164 m

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