This gravelly climb is a great alternative to the road if you’re riding larger wheels. The trail itself is fine for road bikes with larger wheels or gravel bikes (I did it on my cross bike which had size 28 slicks).

Marcus

April 20, 2020

Cycling

A lovely gravel climb up the side of the reservoir, never very steep and helps avoid a hellish steep climb on the road. Gravel track is part of the Taff Trail. Stunning views half way up looking back down over the reservoir.

Ecce Homer

September 16, 2021

Cycling

One of the best tracks I've ever ridden!

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Distance 7.98 km

Uphill 200 m

Downhill 0 m

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

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