Usk Reservoir Track – Stream Under Old Metal Bridge loop from Usk Reservoir Dam

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Usk Reservoir Track – Stream Under Old Metal Bridge loop from Usk Reservoir Dam

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Usk Reservoir Track – Stream Under Old Metal Bridge loop from Usk Reservoir Dam

00:51

9.51km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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553 m

View of the Reservoir in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rap up warm, wind off reservoir pretty cold.

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740 m

Pine Woodland in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

Stop, listen, and relax with nature sounds

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1.05 km

Usk Reservoir Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent track around the reservoir suitable for most bikes with gravel tyres.

The Usk Reservoir, also known as Cronfa Wysg in Welsh, sits at an elevation of 1,006 feet (307 …

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5.35 km

Stream Under Old Metal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

All you hear is the sound of water and birds 🥰

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5.97 km

Road to River Usk Crossing, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • River

A beautiful section the Cycle Across the Beacons route, with the road passing to the South of the Usk reservoir and crossing the River Usk itself.

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6.99 km

View of the Forest in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view on a clear day 👌🏼

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9.51 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

3.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

1.76 km

1.30 km

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

8°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Usk Reservoir Track – Stream Under Old Metal Bridge loop from Usk Reservoir Dam

View of the Reservoir in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Pine Woodland in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Usk Reservoir Track

Stream Under Old Metal Bridge

Road to River Usk Crossing, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

View of the Forest in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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