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Penderyn Moor Climb – Beacons Reservoir loop from Pontypridd

Penderyn Moor Climb – Beacons Reservoir loop from Pontypridd

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Penderyn Moor Climb – Beacons Reservoir loop from Pontypridd

04:54

101km

1,190m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.8 km for 117 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.20 km

Smooth Tarmac Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Perfect for your best summer bike

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18.8 km

Bradley's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee shop.

Always welcoming, even in the dead of winter when you’re covered in mud and soaking wet.

Great coffee and cakes.

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36.0 km

Penderyn Moor Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice steady climb with a view

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40.5 km

Beacons Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The northernmost and highest of the three reservoirs in the Taff Fawr valley.

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42.8 km

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

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60.8 km

Maen Llia Standing Stone

Highlight • Monument

According to legend, the stone goes down to the river, the Afon Llia to drink on occasion. This tall tale seems likely to be an allusion to the fact that …

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.3 km

41.9 km

7.84 km

900 m

350 m

104 m

Surfaces

99.2 km

1.32 km

658 m

120 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

24°C

12°C

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Penderyn Moor Climb – Beacons Reservoir loop from Pontypridd

Smooth Tarmac Cycleway

Bradley's Coffee Shop

Penderyn Moor Climb

Beacons Reservoir

Stream in the Brecon Beacons

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

Maen Llia Standing Stone

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