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About Five Locks

Five Locks forms part of Cwmbran in Torfaen, easily reached via Junction 25A off the M4. The A4051 runs through the area, connecting to Newport (15km) and Cardiff (25km) for commuters. Over 150 EV charging points serve the wider Cwmbran area. The district's name comes from five original canal locks on the old Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, still visible as grassy remains near Cwmbran Drive.

Where is Five Locks on the map?

Five Locks is in Wales, at 51.666, -3.039 - about 9 km south of Pentrepiod.

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The closest airport to Five Locks is Cardiff International Airport, 54 km (about 51 min by car). Other airports nearby: Bristol Airport.

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