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burgy 04 May 20:26  

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Are there any decent routes in Cwmbran or is it just the canal routes.

Just got back in to cycling after 5 years so looking to start slowly

stuartkendall 06 May 10:42  

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My Profile 		You are just down the hill from Cwmcarn. Also, if you get up onto the ridge top by Pontypool you can follow the buried gas pipeline all the way to Brynmawr. Quite a nice ride. You could cross from cwmcarn to the sirhowy valley and play about there too. Tons of fun. South wales is great for biking.

My Latest Route: Apr 2009 St Mellons to Coed Coesau and Draethen Loop

burgy 06 May 12:57  

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Thanks for that.

I just downloaded a PDF of all of the routes in South Wales this morning.


burgy 23 Aug 00:04  

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Just got back on the bike after a few months off once again with a few busy weeks and injury

Really been enjoying the canals again between Cwmbran and Pontypool.

Any one else cycling in the area.

Im nowhere near the level of long distance but enjoying an 11 mile route at the present time


duffy080177 08 Nov 14:57  

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Hi,
I've been cycling for just over a year and quite regularly ride the canal from cwmbran to Pontypool. When you get a bit more into it I'd suggest cycling as far a Abergavenny but it can be quite tiring and if your fitness is not up to scratch might turn you off cycling for life!! lol Seriously the part from Jockey to Goytre is treacherous. Another good ride is Blaenavon, again you can drop down into Abergavenny

Cheers
Andrew