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Pontsticill Reservoir – Taf Fechan Forest gravel track loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Pontsticill Reservoir – Taf Fechan Forest gravel track loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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5.0

(3)

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Pontsticill Reservoir – Taf Fechan Forest gravel track loop from Talybont-on-Usk

03:32

51.8km

830m

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: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 51.8 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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340 m

Talybont-on-Usk Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

One of the many sights to see in Talybont on the canal.

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4.41 km

Glaw-coed Wood

Forest

25.6 km

Simnai Dirdro (Twisted Chimney)

Highlight • Structure

‘Simnai Dirdro’ (twisted chimney) by Brian Tolle. Made of polycarbonate.

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33.9 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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37.2 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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38.9 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

40.0 km

Taf Fechan Forest gravel track

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A fantastic climb on a very good surface... I can imagine the descent being epic!

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41.4 km

View of the Peaks in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

47.1 km

Talybont Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

47.6 km

Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The largest still water reservoir in the Brecon Beacons, Talybont Reservoir is a beautiful spot just downstream from Talybont-on-Usk. The reservoir has been supplying water to Newport since 1939.

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51.7 km

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful little draw bridge on the canal.

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51.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

6.87 km

2.31 km

1.09 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.2 km

2.44 km

1.10 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

21°C

7°C

0 %

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Pontsticill Reservoir – Taf Fechan Forest gravel track loop from Talybont-on-Usk

Talybont-on-Usk Aqueduct

Simnai Dirdro (Twisted Chimney)

Pontsticill Reservoir Dam and Tower

Pontsticill Reservoir

Taf Fechan Forest gravel track

View of the Peaks in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Talybont Reservoir

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge

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