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Usk Bridge – Raglan Castle loop from Pengam

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Bargoed

Usk Bridge – Raglan Castle loop from Pengam

Hard

37

riders

Usk Bridge – Raglan Castle loop from Pengam

04:20

88.2km

960m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 40.4 km for 70 m

After 40.9 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.27 km

Chartist Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Chartist bridge is a cable-stayed bridge suspended 100 ft above the valley floor at Blackwood.

A statue of an imposing figure of a chartist striding forward, pike in hand is …

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2

27.0 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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3

30.3 km

St David's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Some parts boggy
good boots recommended. not an easy walk in other parts..overgrown.

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4

40.0 km

5

40.7 km

Raglan Castle

Highlight • Castle

Raglan Castle is one of the last medieval castles to be built in England and Wales. The still standing ruins have impressively stood the test of time, and a visit …

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6

49.7 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

59.5 km

Wisteria Flowers on Stone Wall

Highlight • Structure

This was in May after lots of rain, it obviously stood out while I enjoyed my Scotch Egg snack. The ideal food for long bike rides.

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8

82.2 km

Blackwood Road Entrance

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

B

88.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.1 km

19.0 km

3.62 km

3.16 km

1.15 km

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

77.9 km

9.23 km

931 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

12°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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