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View of Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Rhymney

Mountain biking trails

View of Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Rhymney

Moderate

4.0

(3)

14

riders

View of Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Rhymney

04:16

50.3km

820m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.8 km for 209 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

16.9 km

View of Bryn Oer Tramroad

Highlight • Viewpoint

If climbing this is the end of the steep section, if descending this is the start of a blue/red rocky descent. Insane views from high up

MTB or brave graveller only

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2

17.5 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A reward for all your hard work.

Tip by

3

17.6 km

Route to The Gap (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This trail is constantly climbing towards The Gap, generally wide and hard packed in the dry with sections of rocks & stones.

There are many places to stop and enjoy the stunning views both in front and behind you.

Tip by

4

17.7 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Talybont reservoir.

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5

19.2 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

6

20.9 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

unbelievable views

Tip by

7

24.2 km

Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The largest reservoir in the Brecons, Talybont reservoir was completed in 1939. It supplies water to Newport, further south.

Seventeen dwellings (including farms) were co-opted during its construction.

Despite its …

Tip by

8

36.3 km

Pontsticill Reservoir at Dol-y-gaer

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little descent down to the side of the Pontscill Reservoir.

Tip by

37.3 km

Pontsticill Reservoir

Lake

B

50.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

14.0 km

8.55 km

5.97 km

3.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

13.6 km

7.66 km

4.74 km

2.73 km

615 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

11°C

17 %

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