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From Brecon to Groesffordd between waterways, & back by holloway.

Summary

From Brecon, walk along the Mon and Brec canal, with views across the river Usk to the Beacons. Turn off to Groesffordd, where there is a good pub, and continue on a quiet country road. Finally, take a sunken lane between the fields back to Brecon.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.1 miles (8.2 km)
Walking time:
02h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Watton long-stay car park, Heol Gouesnou, Brecon

lat: 51.9458603

lon: -3.385174

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