Newport to Abergavenny
27.96 miles (45 km)
Follow National Cycle routes 47, 49, 492 and 46 from Newport to Abergavenny.
You start on the river Usk in Newport and follow National Cycle routes 47 and 49 along the river and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal to Cwmbran and then onto Pontypool. Here you join another traffic free section along National Cycle route 492 which takes you towards Brynmawr via Blaenavon, with splendid views of the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway. Near Brynmawr you'll join National Cycle Route 46, with views of Cwm Clydach gorge and another run along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal taking you to Abergavenny.