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Pontsticill Reservoir – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Penderyn

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Pontsticill Reservoir – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Penderyn

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Pontsticill Reservoir – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Penderyn

05:52

88.5km

1,250m

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: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 35.0 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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21.1 km

Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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22.8 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

24.6 km

View of the Peaks in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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30.3 km

Talybont Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

35.0 km

Canal Drawbridge on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A must for every canal drawbridge fan!

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37.1 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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42.2 km

Brynich Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

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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43.8 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Structure

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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45.9 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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74.5 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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88.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.2 km

10.3 km

6.40 km

2.51 km

674 m

419 m

Surfaces

65.0 km

16.2 km

6.48 km

427 m

273 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

9°C

85 %

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Pontsticill Reservoir – Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal loop from Penderyn

Pontsticill Reservoir

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Canal Drawbridge on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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Devil's Elbow (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

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