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Cwmbran Central

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse – Monnow Bridge loop from Cwmbran

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Cwmbran Central

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse – Monnow Bridge loop from Cwmbran

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Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse – Monnow Bridge loop from Cwmbran

05:32

88.9km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 53 m for 107 m

After 88.9 km for 107 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

10.6 km

Easy Segment

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Here is one of the easiest parts I found as it's easy going down but a bit more challenging back up

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14.2 km

Graig-yn-Allt

Forest

3

14.5 km

Newnham-on-Severn Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely village with a convenient one stop style shop to stock up on snacks as you pass through.

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4

14.6 km

Usk Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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5

14.8 km

Number Forty Nine Café

Highlight • Cafe

Totally love this place everything is for sale in the building and every room is different. Very classy place and I also love the garden. Food is good to

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6

24.3 km

Pant-y-Goitre Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a pretty Grade II-listed bridge across the River Usk. Its three arches are constructed of red sandstone, the central of which is larger. Three circular tunnels cut through …

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7

46.1 km

Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse

Highlight • Bridge

Sometimes referred to as Monmouth Bridge, Monnow Bridge is a charming medieval stone gated crossing, the last fortified river bridge in Britain. Once, this kind of crossing was a common …

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8

46.1 km

Monnow Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Monnow Bridge is the only surviving mediaeval fortified river bridge in Britain where the gate tower stands on the bridge. As such, the bridge is Grade I-listed and has been …

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46.6 km

River Monnow

Lake

10

74.1 km

Greyhound Inn

Highlight • Pub

Gave us some water and they have a track pump outside 😁

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B

88.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

84.0 km

2.64 km

1.83 km

349 m

231 m

Surfaces

77.6 km

10.5 km

759 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 10 October

14°C

6°C

19 %

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