Monmouth and Brecon Canal Towpath.

[Mireystock]

As the title, I'm interested in a jaunt along the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. Has anybody else done this ? If so, have you any tips or advice ?
Thanks.

 

[Banjo]

I have ridden the first few miles from Brecon on a road bike with 23c tyres no problem. also ridden a section near Pontypool also on road bike no problem.

May not be so great after all this rain.
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/monmouthshire-and-brecon-canal-Newport

Like most canal paths you cant rush and just have to accept that walkers ,anglers etc will get in your way.

 

[Mireystock]

Thanks Banjo.

 

[Welsh wheels]

I have done part of this, I went from Newport to Abergavenny, that was about 30 miles. Most of that section is on the rough/gravelly side, once you get past the major towns. I did it on a hybrid, I wouldn't consider it on a road bike unless you enjoy punctures. I don't know about the rest of the route though. Very nice route, if you do it on an appropriate bike.

 

[Mireystock]

Many thanks WW.