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Pontsticill Reservoir – View of Talybont Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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Pontsticill Reservoir – View of Talybont Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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5.0

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Pontsticill Reservoir – View of Talybont Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

03:33

43.6km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.1 km for 209 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1.62 km

Morlais Brook

Forest

2

9.85 km

Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Built in 1927, the Pontsticill Reservoir is a large reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park that can hold 3400 million gallons (14,460 million liters) of water. The beautiful reservoir …

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11.9 km

Pontsticill Reservoir

Lake

4

18.4 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Talybont reservoir.

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5

25.2 km

View of the Peaks in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

29.0 km

Taff Trail: Elevated View of Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A superb off-road section which is a great alternative to the road. You can't see much of the reservoir from the road due to the trees on its bank. A …

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7

33.7 km

Pontsticill Reservoir Dam and Tower

Highlight • Structure

This reservoir is located in the breathtaking Brecon Beacons of Wales. It is part of a series of reservoirs within the Taff Fechan Valley and was constructed between 1923 and …

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8

37.6 km

Pontsarn Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Good ride

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B

43.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

13.7 km

8.11 km

2.46 km

588 m

287 m

107 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

16.7 km

5.61 km

394 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

6°C

25 %

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