Brynich Aqueduct – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Bwlch

Llanfihangel Cwmdu With Bwlch And Cathedine

Brynich Aqueduct – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Bwlch

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Brynich Aqueduct – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Bwlch

02:09

48.1km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.9 km for 77 m

After 15.1 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.4 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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13.6 km

Brynich Lock (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

Highlight • River

This lock was the first on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to be restored after the canal fell into dereliction.

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13.6 km

Brynich Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Brynich Lock and its scenic gatekeeper cottage is situated adjacent to the river bridge over the River Usk near Llanfrynach. It is a super lovely place in a lovely tranquil …

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15.0 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Structure

This is the canal tunnel that goes underneath the A40 dual carriageway. It is quite a length and the footway is narrow, so if you are on a bicycle I …

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17.4 km

Brecon Canal Basin

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This is a beautiful canal basin forming the start of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. It's a beautiful setting overlooked by Brecon Theatre, where there is a cafe/bistro. Meanwhile, on …

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18.2 km

Brecon Tap

Highlight • Pub

19.0 km

Brecon Castle

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Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, …

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32.7 km

Honey Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Known by some as the first control on the Bryan Chapman Audax. Whether you're riding to Anglesey or not the Honey Cafe knows how to please a hungry cyclist! Tucked …

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