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Monmouthshire Canal Lock – New Path Home loop from Cwmbran

Monmouthshire Canal Lock – New Path Home loop from Cwmbran

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5.0

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Monmouthshire Canal Lock – New Path Home loop from Cwmbran

00:40

16.3km

90m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 53 m for 71 m

After 16.2 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.74 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Swan Nesting Area

Highlight • Natural

trainers and adequate clothing will serfice.

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1.86 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Cycle Route (Route 49)

Highlight • Cycleway

Not one for the weekend but will get you from Newport into the Brecons in no time at all. Either take the canal all the way to Brecon for the …

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3.29 km

Monmouthshire Canal Lock

Highlight (Segment) • River

This cycle path follows the old Monmouthshire Canal, which was opened in 1796 and was originally about 20 kilometres long. With the help of 42 locks, 136 metres in height …

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8.03 km

New Path Home

Highlight (Segment) • Other

10.5 km

Stone Bridge on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

go with a group more fun.

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11.1 km

Stone Bridge Overlooking the River

Highlight • Bridge

go on a week day .

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11.8 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal links up a small network of canals, running 35 navigable miles (56km) through the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park for the majority of its length.

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12.9 km

Stone Bridge Over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Bridge

go in the week .Nice and quiet

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16.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

3.07 km

204 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

393 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 21 June

29°C

17°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Monmouthshire Canal Lock – New Path Home loop from Cwmbran

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Swan Nesting Area

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Cycle Route (Route 49)

Monmouthshire Canal Lock

New Path Home

Stone Bridge on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Stone Bridge Overlooking the River

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Stone Bridge Over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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