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 …

Paul (JEMBC)

May 6, 2024

Cycling

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

Andy Bryant

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

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Distance 15.0 km

Uphill 60 m

Downhill 270 m

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Sunday 8 March

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42 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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

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

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