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Blaen-y-Glyn Climb – Talybont Reservoir West Shore loop from Crickhowell

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Blaen-y-Glyn Climb – Talybont Reservoir West Shore loop from Crickhowell

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5.0

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Blaen-y-Glyn Climb – Talybont Reservoir West Shore loop from Crickhowell

03:01

58.4km

930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 45.3 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

674 m

Crickhowell Bridge

Highlight • River

Crickhowell bridge is a pretty crossing point of the River Usk.

Crickhowell itself is a small market town with the remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans.

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2

8.09 km

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

An amazing view point and almost alpine descent. Ride over the top of the moors from the mining valleys and see the amazing green of the Brecon Beacons below. You …

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3

29.6 km

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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4

30.5 km

View of the Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Lake

33.0 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

6

34.4 km

Blaen-y-Glyn Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Blaen-y-glyn climb gives beautiful views of the Brecon Beacons on a clear day! Big descent on the other side! If you're not in a rush, pull over into the car …

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7

39.5 km

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you don't fancy the long gravel trail on the East shore, this is your tarmac option.

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40.6 km

Talybont Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

9

45.4 km

Talybont Stores & Canalside Café

Highlight • Cafe

Stop in this little cafe all the time when I am hiking or biking. In fact I think I have invested enough in the place to have a shares dividend, …

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B

58.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.3 km

5.03 km

2.57 km

1.45 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.7 km

3.50 km

323 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 9 October

11°C

6°C

14 %

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