National Cycle Route 49

This signed Sustrans cycle route runs from Abergavenny to Newport along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
It's a lovely easy ride following the canal towpath past Pontypool and Cwmbran for a distance of about 23 miles.
See the cycling video below for an idea of what to expect on the route. Scroll down further for the full gpx file.

National Cycle Route 49 Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

National Cycle Route 49 Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

National Cycle Route 49 OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

National Cycle Route 49 Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

In the Abergavenny area you can link up with the Four Castles Cycle Route. The waymarked, circular ride visits four of the historic local castles using a series of quiet country lanes through the Monmouthshire countryside.

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Four Castles Cycle Route

GPX File

National Cycle Route 49.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)