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West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

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West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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  • Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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    January 26, 2023

    Road cycling

    If you're not equipped for the gravel track on the East shore of Pontsticill Reservoir, the road on the West shore offers a fun tarmac alternative. A nice long straight to crank out some speed, or if it's the views you're after a nice viewpoint from the lay-by.

    January 5, 2019

    Road cycling

    This stretch is super straight and dips down to the shores of the lake. Means you can pick up some speed on the way down, perfect for the climb up the other side - which ever direction you go!
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    Distance 896 m

    Uphill 30 m

    Downhill 0 m

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    Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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    Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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