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Talybont Reservoir to Merthyr Tydfil – Taff Trail (NCR 8)

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Talybont Reservoir to Merthyr Tydfil – Taff Trail (NCR 8)

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Talybont Reservoir to Merthyr Tydfil – Taff Trail (NCR 8)

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Cwm Taf Fechan Woodlands Site of Special Scientific Interest

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    • Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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    October 23, 2022

    Cycling

    Having climbed up from Talybont on Usk alongside the reservoir to essentially the foot of Pen y Fan, this next section of the Taff Trail is a delight. There's a …

    May 6, 2024

    Cycling

    Adds more climbing, but the views are good when the sun is shining and it is car free.

    October 29, 2024

    Cycling

    Taff trail /NCR 8 is a fantastic route from forest, mountains, reservoirs and into urban towns and city, mostly off road or on cycle paths a great way to travel by bike.
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    Distance 15.0 km

    Uphill 60 m

    Downhill 270 m

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    Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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