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Afon Lwyd – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Cwmbran

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Cwmbran Central

Afon Lwyd – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Cwmbran

Moderate

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Afon Lwyd – Monmouthshire Canal Towpath loop from Cwmbran

01:02

9.94km

70m

Running

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

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.08 km

Afon Lwyd

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The Afon Lwyd (English: 'grey river') is a 13-mile (21 km) long river in south-east Wales which flows from its source north of Blaenavon,[1] through Abersychan, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, Llanfrechfa and …

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7.91 km

Monmouthshire Canal Towpath

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Really pleasant shared path. Surface is generally good, a mix of hardback gravel and tarmac. It is a shared path, so be nice - it's a great route for a chilled leisurely ride.

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7.99 km

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a small network of canals in South Wales. For most of its currently (2018) navigable 35-mile (56 km) length it runs through the Brecon …

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8.03 km

Located next to the Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran this reserve contains ancient woodland and a series of ponds and wetlands which are important for a range of wildlife.

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9.94 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.60 km

168 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.57 km

3.48 km

386 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

35 %

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