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Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Brecon

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Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Brecon

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Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Brecon

02:46

26.4km

130m

Running

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 12.9 km for 10 m

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Bus stop

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9.57 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a beautiful and peaceful waterway through the Usk Valley in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The canal, which runs for 35 miles (56 km) …

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11.0 km

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

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The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal meanders through the Welsh countryside through the Usk Valley and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Built at the end of the 18th century, the canal …

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12.9 km

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful little draw bridge on the canal.

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13.1 km

Talybont-on-Usk Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

One of the many sights to see in Talybont on the canal.

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13.2 km

The White Hart Inn, Talybont-on-Usk

Highlight • Pub

Good pub and a great location to finish your bike ride or hike at.

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13.5 km

Talybont-on-Usk Village and Canal

Highlight • River

Talybont is perfectly situated for trail running adventures. This charming village has everything you need for a base, including a trio of excellent pubs, a lovely cafe, a village shop …

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14.1 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice little warm up before getting to the more serious climbs.

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21.0 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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26.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

1.77 km

1.20 km

815 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

1.98 km

1.95 km

1.74 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

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Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – Brynich Aqueduct loop from Brecon

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge

Talybont-on-Usk Aqueduct

The White Hart Inn, Talybont-on-Usk

Talybont-on-Usk Village and Canal

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Brynich Aqueduct

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