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Montgomery Canal Lock – Brynderwen Iron Bridge loop from Welshpool Airport

Montgomery Canal Lock – Brynderwen Iron Bridge loop from Welshpool Airport

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Montgomery Canal Lock – Brynderwen Iron Bridge loop from Welshpool Airport

02:17

43.9km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.7 km for 283 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.41 km

Montgomery Canal Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to sit and enjoy a picnic lunch. Beautiful views and idylic canal. Waterlilies look great when in flower in the Summer.

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2

8.19 km

The Nag's Head

Highlight • Pub

The Nags Head is a grade 2 listed former coaching inn. The food is excellent, more fine dining than classic pub but very good. They also serve snacks, drinks and offer rooms.
Open everyday.

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3

8.94 km

Trwstllewelyn Bridge No. 133

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge No. 133 over an unnavigable section of the Montgomery Canal.

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4

13.6 km

Linton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1852, this elegant iron bridge spans the River Severn at Abemule. It is grade II listed and has just a single arch, reaching 33m across the river. If …

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5

13.6 km

Brynderwen Iron Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This iron bridge over the River Severn and the Montgomery Canal was built in 1852 after a flood destroyed the timber bridge. Today, it remains very much in use as a key access point to Abermule and is Grade II-listed.

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6

13.9 km

Montgomery Canal Greenway: Llanllwchaiarn to Aberbechan (NCN 81)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Scenic traffic free path between the canal and the river.

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7

37.7 km

Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli

Highlight • Cafe

Very reasonably priced good quality food. Soup / toasties / jacket potatoes etc. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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B

43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

15.4 km

5.97 km

1.06 km

241 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

20.8 km

904 m

501 m

104 m

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 5 October

19°C

12°C

44 %

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