Friday 7th August 2026 5:00pm

Starting from - 14 locks canal centre for a 5:00 departure.
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The 14 locks car park will be shut but you can park considerately on local roads. There is plenty of room to park on the local estate on Taliesin Drive.
We will follow the canal up to Cwmcarn forest drive, then follow the drive around up to the top!
This is a beautiful if challenging, hilly route of 20 miles with 1500ft of climbing but the views are worth it!

*Please note this is to the top of the scenic drive itself, not the visitor centre. NP10 9GN

This Newport Social Cycling ride is open for anyone to join

  • 20 miles
  • Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike, Adapted Cycle
  • 3 hr
  • Challenging
  • Newport
  • Adults 16+ only

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Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

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NP10 9GN

The route is on the canal path and on the closed roads of the forest drive. There is a short on road section open to cars as we ride up to the visitor centre from the entrance.
We will head straight back to the start, those that want to can join us at Tiny Rebel which is just down the road from where we started.
Please wear a helmet, bring lights, water and a snack, a spare inner tube for your bike and the means to change it in case of a puncture.

Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

James Wilde

Assistants

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    • Ride Leader

      Ride Leader
    • Breeze Champion

      Breeze Champion
    • Community Groups Volunteer

      Community Groups Volunteer
    Julie Hodgson

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