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Taff Trail, Penderyn & Cwm Cadlan loop from Pont ar Daf — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Taff Trail, Penderyn & Cwm Cadlan loop from Pont ar Daf — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Taff Trail, Penderyn & Cwm Cadlan loop from Pont ar Daf — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

03:26

45.9km

790m

Cycling

Embark on the Taff Trail, Penderyn & Cwm Cadlan loop for a challenging touring cycling experience through the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park. This difficult 28.6-mile (45.9 km) route, with its significant 2594 feet (791 metres) of elevation gain, demands very good fitness and takes around 3 hours and 26…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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5.02 km

Glyn Tarell on the Taff Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the Taff Trail is a mixture of surfaced and gravel track climbing up from the valley in the north towards the Storey Arms to the south. It's …

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16.3 km

Devil's Elbow (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Devils Elbow descent - Steep fast descent with 2 sharp switchbacks. Wouldn't like to climb it.

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29.7 km

Penderyn Distillery

Highlight • Structure

The Penderyn whisky distillery was launched in 2004. They produce several different single malts and other spirits in three sites in south Wales. You can visit this distillery and take …

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34.1 km

Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The small road runs from Penderyn in the west over the hill and down to Llwyn-onn Reservoir in the east. It's a nice ride avoiding the busier A4059 to the north.

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45.9 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

6.63 km

4.16 km

4.01 km

2.76 km

735 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

8.61 km

4.00 km

624 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Monday 13 July

26°C

11°C

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Taff Trail, Penderyn & Cwm Cadlan loop from Pont ar Daf — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Glyn Tarell on the Taff Trail

Devil's Elbow (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Penderyn Distillery

Cwm Cadlan Nature Reserve

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