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Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Castell Dinas

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Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Castell Dinas

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Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Castell Dinas

02:49

41.7km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 21.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

7.52 km

View of Llangorse Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

View from the B4560 of Llangorse Lake.

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16.9 km

Glaw-coed Wood

Forest

3

21.0 km

Talybont-on-Usk Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

One of the many sights to see in Talybont on the canal.

Tip by

4

21.2 km

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful little draw bridge on the canal.

Tip by

5

21.5 km

Talachddu Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A cool place to get out of the sun (or rain).

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6

22.6 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Use this road if you don't want to get soaked on the towpath.

Tip by

7

24.6 km

The Royal Oak Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub and in a handy spot as it is the only refreshment stop between Brecon and Talybont.

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8

25.8 km

Bench With Map of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

My local seat, this is my walking stop from Brecon town. If you sit here when I get there, I will fart near you to try and move you on 😇.

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9

28.2 km

Brynich Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Brynich Aqueduct carries the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal over the River Usk. After the green light was given for the aqueduct to be built in 1799, no time was wasted …

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B

41.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

2.26 km

1.66 km

1.51 km

994 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

10.7 km

2.28 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

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Monday 5 October

19°C

10°C

33 %

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