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Beacons Reservoir – Penderyn Moor Climb loop from Aberyscir

Beacons Reservoir – Penderyn Moor Climb loop from Aberyscir

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Beacons Reservoir – Penderyn Moor Climb loop from Aberyscir

04:00

81.9km

1,110m

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: February 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19.0 km

Beacons Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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

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23.6 km

Penderyn Moor Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice steady climb with a view

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49.2 km

View of the Viaduct in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Bridge

52.6 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 …

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53.5 km

View of the Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Lake

56.0 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

57.4 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 …

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62.5 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.

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63.5 km

Talybont Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

81.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.4 km

32.6 km

519 m

412 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.4 km

8.39 km

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

54 %

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Beacons Reservoir – Penderyn Moor Climb loop from Aberyscir

Beacons Reservoir

Penderyn Moor Climb

View of the Viaduct in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

View of the Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Blaen-y-Glyn Climb

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

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