Tor Y Foel lies by itself to the east of the Talybont Reservoir and makes for a wonderful adventure in the Brecon Beacons National Park. As the reservoir forms a …

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Location: Talybont-On-Usk, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

September 3, 2021

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Rising in isolation above the serene Talybont Reservoir, Tor y Foel's 1,808-foot (551 m) summit is a grand objective. Often ascended from Llangynidr to the east or Talybont to the north, its unique position makes it a fine vantage point for taking in the emerald bulk of the Central Beacons massif. It can be linked with the smaller Craig Danywenallt to the north, the location of an Iron Age hillfort.

David Howells

September 26, 2023

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I have been coming up here now for about forty years. There are a variety of routes to here, but each one brings you to this one spot. These lumps of stone and the views are drop-dead gorgeous. Top it off with a visit to the pub afterwards, and it's a good day out. It's also a good run—before you get to the pub, of course!

FARID L

July 26, 2022

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Moderate trail with high elevation and overgrown in places

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Tor y Foel & the Brecon Canal loop from Talybont Reservoir — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Llangynidr Stone Bridge – Tor y Foel Summit loop from Llangynidr

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Tor y Foel Summit – White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Location: Talybont-On-Usk, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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