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Usk Reservoir running loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Usk Reservoir running loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Usk Reservoir running loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

01:16

9.76km

120m

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Embark on the Usk Reservoir running loop, a moderate 6.1-mile (9.8 km) jogging route in Brecon Beacons National Park. You will gain about 410 feet (125 metres) in elevation, with most runners completing it in approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes. This popular trail offers picturesque views of the Usk…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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255 m

Usk Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Usk Reservoir is a remote 280-acre reservoir below the Black Mountain. Popular for walking, cycling and the reservoir is regarded as offering the best still water trout fishing in Wales. …

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4.62 km

View East Along Usk Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Moderate trail with amazing views 👌🏼

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9.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.29 km

1.73 km

1.53 km

156 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

1.53 km

1.04 km

988 m

687 m

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Monday 18 May

13°C

9°C

87 %

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