Newtown to Crickheath

Montgomery Canal Triathlon

September 2027

Cycle, canoe and walk the length of the Montgomery Canal in a single day, from Powys into Shropshire, raising money to bring the canal back to life.

The Montgomery Canal looking north from Bridge 81 · Photo: Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust website

The route

Three legs, one canal, 27 miles end to end.

Leg 1

Cycle

12 miles

Newtown to Whitehouse

Leg 2

Canoe

5 miles

Whitehouse to Pool Quay

Leg 3

Walk

10 miles

Pool Quay to Crickheath

  • Cycle
  • Canoe
  • Walk
Follows the line of the canal. Exact start, changeover and finish points will be confirmed nearer the day.

In aid of the canal

The Montgomery Canal Triathlon is organised by the Friends of the Montgomery Canal, with support from the Canal & River Trust.

Every entry helps fund the restoration of the Montgomery Canal, reopening more of this beautiful, wildlife-rich waterway along the Welsh border for boaters, walkers and everyone who lives along it.

Find out more about the Friends of the Montgomery Canal

Entries and full details coming soon

The exact date, entry information, start times and everything else you'll need will be published here. Check back soon.

Visit the Friends' website