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View of Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Rhymney

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View of Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Rhymney

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View of Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Rhymney

04:23

50.4km

850m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.2 km for 209 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.2 km

View of Bryn Oer Tramroad

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If climbing this is the end of the steep section, if descending this is the start of a blue/red rocky descent. Insane views from high up

MTB or brave graveller only

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17.8 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

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A reward for all your hard work.

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17.9 km

Route to The Gap (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

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This trail is constantly climbing towards The Gap, generally wide and hard packed in the dry with sections of rocks & stones.

There are many places to stop and enjoy the stunning views both in front and behind you.

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18.1 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

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Great views of Talybont reservoir.

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19.5 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

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21.2 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

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unbelievable views

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24.5 km

Talybont Reservoir

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The largest reservoir in the Brecons, Talybont reservoir was completed in 1939. It supplies water to Newport, further south.

Seventeen dwellings (including farms) were co-opted during its construction.

Despite its …

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36.6 km

Pontsticill Reservoir at Dol-y-gaer

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Nice little descent down to the side of the Pontscill Reservoir.

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37.6 km

Pontsticill Reservoir

Lake

50.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

15.9 km

8.57 km

5.20 km

3.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

12.4 km

7.55 km

3.29 km

2.53 km

835 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

24°C

14°C

53 %

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View of Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Rhymney

View of Bryn Oer Tramroad

View of Talybont Reservoir

Route to The Gap (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

View of Talybont Reservoir

View of Talybont Reservoir

View of Talybont Reservoir

Talybont Reservoir

Pontsticill Reservoir at Dol-y-gaer

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