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01 Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Monmouthshire

DISTANCE: 7.4 MILES/11.9KM

TIME: 5 HOURS LEVEL: MODERATE ASCENT: 429M

TERRAIN: Initially flat on a well-maintained towpath, the route then climbs steadily on woodland and farm tracks. The path steepens before descending on a lane.

Arguably the most beautiful – and peaceful – canal in Britain, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal runs for only 35 miles

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