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24.2 mi
1,476 ft
02h35
Medium

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Last verified: 27 August 2024

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Train station Ponthir railway station is located along this route. Relaxing tour with some great cycling roads and a museum (Griffithstown Railway Museum). Don't forget to stop at Shell Grotto. During this route you'll rediscover the joy of cycling.

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Difficulty level: Medium (77/100)

Length: 24.2 mi

Duration: 02h35


Total ascent: 1,476 ft

Maximal slope: 9.1 %

Average slope: 1.3 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 1,476 ft

Difficulty level according to the author: 1/10

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 22.5 mi (93 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

Bike paths: 7.88 mi (33 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 7.69 mi (32 %)

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Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: Old Abergavenny Road, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

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        Places of interest

        1. Battle of Pwll Melyn

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          The Battle of Pwll Melyn , was a battle between the Welsh and English on 5 May 1405, it was part …
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        2. Glascoed Halt railway station

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          Glascoed Halt was a request stop on the former Coleford, Monmouth, Usk and Pontypool Railway. It …
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        3. University of Wales, Newport

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          The ride starts and finishes within the impressive grounds of the University. There is ample free …
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        4. Ponthir railway station

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          The station was opened by the Pontypool, Caerleon and Newport Railway on 21 December 1874 or 1 …
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        5. Llantarnam Abbey

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          Llantarnam Abbey is a Grade II*-listed abbey of the Sisters of St Joseph of Annecy and a former …
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        6. Cwmbran Stadium

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          Cwmbran Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium and sports complex in Cwmbran, Wales. The stadium holds …
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        7. Cwmbran Centre

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          Cwmbran Centre is a shopping centre, office and leisure complex in the town of Cwmbran, Torfaen, …
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        8. Sebastopol railway station

          0 · Trainstation
          Sebastopol railway station was a railway station which served the village of Sebastopol near …
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        9. Griffithstown Railway Museum

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          Griffithstown Railway Museum was a railway memorabilia museum located in Griffithstown, Torfaen, …
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        10. Shell Grotto

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          The Shell Grotto - - is a Grade II* listed late-18th-century stone built, cylindrical, slate …
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        Battle of Pwll Melyn
        Glascoed Halt railway station
        University of Wales, Newport
        Ponthir railway station
        Llantarnam Abbey
        Cwmbran Stadium
        Cwmbran Centre
        Sebastopol railway station
        Griffithstown Railway Museum
        Shell Grotto
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        500 ft

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