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Pontsticill Reservoir – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Penderyn

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Hirwaun

Pontsticill Reservoir – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Penderyn

Hard

9

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Pontsticill Reservoir – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Penderyn

05:55

89.5km

1,260m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 35.9 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

18.7 km

Pontsticill Reservoir Dam and Tower

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This reservoir is located in the breathtaking Brecon Beacons of Wales. It is part of a series of reservoirs within the Taff Fechan Valley and was constructed between 1923 and …

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2

22.0 km

Pontsticill Reservoir

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Built in 1927, the Pontsticill Reservoir is a large reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park that can hold 3400 million gallons (14,460 million liters) of water. The beautiful reservoir …

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23.7 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

31.2 km

Talybont Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5

35.9 km

Canal Drawbridge on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A must for every canal drawbridge fan!

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6

38.0 km

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

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The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal meanders through the Welsh countryside through the Usk Valley and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Built at the end of the 18th century, the canal …

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7

43.1 km

Brynich Aqueduct

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Brynich Aqueduct carries the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal over the River Usk. After the green light was given for the aqueduct to be built in 1799, no time was wasted …

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8

44.8 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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This is the canal tunnel that goes underneath the A40 dual carriageway. It is quite a length and the footway is narrow, so if you are on a bicycle I …

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9

46.9 km

Brecon Canal Basin

Highlight • River

This is a beautiful canal basin forming the start of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. It's a beautiful setting overlooked by Brecon Theatre, where there is a cafe/bistro. Meanwhile, on …

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75.4 km

Devil's Elbow (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Devils Elbow descent - Steep fast descent with 2 sharp switchbacks. Wouldn't like to climb it.

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89.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.3 km

10.3 km

6.62 km

2.41 km

662 m

295 m

Surfaces

66.2 km

16.2 km

6.65 km

318 m

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Lowest point (120 m)

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Monday 19 October

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4°C

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