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Talybont Reservoir – Blaen-y-Glyn Climb loop from Brecon

Talybont Reservoir – Blaen-y-Glyn Climb loop from Brecon

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5.0

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Talybont Reservoir – Blaen-y-Glyn Climb loop from Brecon

03:57

56.4km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 46.1 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.04 km

Ty Mawr Pool

Lake

13.6 km

Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Lake

15.3 km

Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Talybont Reservoir is a pretty epic lake nestled amongst the Beacons. The cycling trail around the east side of the lake is pretty bumpy, so if you’re on a road bike, it’s best to stick to the road along the west side.

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19.2 km

Gravel Descent in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Trail

21.6 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 park at the top and go and explore the waterfalls on foot.

Tip by

23.8 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

26.3 km

View of the Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Lake

26.4 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 to crank out some speed, or if it's the views you're after a nice viewpoint from the lay-by.

Tip by

28.9 km

Viewpoint

35.7 km

Blaen y Glyn Climb

Highlight • Trail

Stop at the Tea Rooms for a well earned break after you've tackled this tough climb.

Tip by

40.4 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.

Tip by

41.4 km

Talybont Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

56.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.8 km

7.70 km

1.55 km

229 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.8 km

7.89 km

2.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

9°C

83 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Talybont Reservoir – Blaen-y-Glyn Climb loop from Brecon

Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Talybont Reservoir

Gravel Descent in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Blaen-y-Glyn Climb

View of the Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

Blaen y Glyn Climb

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

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