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Talybont Reservoir West Shore – Blaen-y-Glyn Climb loop from Ebbw Vale Parkway

Talybont Reservoir West Shore – Blaen-y-Glyn Climb loop from Ebbw Vale Parkway

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5.0

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Talybont Reservoir West Shore – Blaen-y-Glyn Climb loop from Ebbw Vale Parkway

03:10

60.7km

940m

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: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 22.6 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.00 km

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

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An amazing view point and almost alpine descent. Ride over the top of the moors from the mining valleys and see the amazing green of the Brecon Beacons below. You …

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18.3 km

Glaw-coed Wood

Forest

22.4 km

Talybont Stores & Canalside Café

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Stop in this little cafe all the time when I am hiking or biking. In fact I think I have invested enough in the place to have a shares dividend, …

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27.3 km

Talybont Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

28.3 km

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

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If you don't fancy the long gravel trail on the East shore, this is your tarmac option.

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32.6 km

Blaen-y-Glyn Climb

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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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34.8 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

37.3 km

View of the Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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37.4 km

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

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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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39.8 km

Viewpoint

60.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

9.10 km

4.22 km

1.91 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.7 km

6.61 km

339 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

31°C

18°C

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Talybont Reservoir West Shore – Blaen-y-Glyn Climb loop from Ebbw Vale Parkway

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

Talybont Stores & Canalside Café

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

Blaen-y-Glyn Climb

View of the Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

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