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Cwmbran Central

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath – Afon Lwyd loop from Cwmbran

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Cwmbran Central

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath – Afon Lwyd loop from Cwmbran

Moderate

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Monmouthshire Canal Towpath – Afon Lwyd loop from Cwmbran

01:52

38.9km

510m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 53 m for 71 m

After 38.8 km for 107 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

1.79 km

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Really pleasant shared path. Surface is generally good, a mix of hardback gravel and tarmac. It is a shared path, so be nice - it's a great route for a chilled leisurely ride.

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2

37.7 km

Afon Lwyd

Highlight • River

The Afon Lwyd (English: 'grey river') is a 13-mile (21 km) long river in south-east Wales which flows from its source north of Blaenavon,[1] through Abersychan, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, Llanfrechfa and …

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38.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

13.3 km

2.18 km

2.13 km

216 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

2.79 km

161 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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12°C

69 %

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