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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

    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 short section of road, including a fast decent, before turning in to pick up forestry fire roads of hard packed loose stone that lead you to the banks of the next reservoir, Pontsticill, there's a further forestry section, with a draggy climb before you pop out at Pontsticill village, don't miss the sharp left at the Red Cow pub as this take you to the disused railway path. This section in particular is a glorious gradual decent on traffic free cycle way to Merthyr Tydfil, perfect for all the family! If you're not getting to Merthyr Tydfil but instead heading to Abergavenny on the NCR 46, don't join the railway path but instead stay on the road

      May 6, 2024

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

        October 29, 2024

        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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