Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2025

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.6 km

Valley View in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

21.8 km

Glaw-coed Wood

Forest

26.2 km

Talybont-on-Usk Canal Drawbridge

A wooden drawbridge carried the road over the canal and was replaced by a fixed bridge after navigation on the canal ceased in the 1930s.

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26.5 km

The White Hart Inn, Talybont-on-Usk

Situated in the middle of the picturesque village of Talybont-on-Usk, which lies between the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains, straddling the Brecon and Monmouth Canal.

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32.4 km

Rocky Forest Path in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Fun rocky path.

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33.6 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

Great views of Talybont reservoir.

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33.8 km

Route to The Gap (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

This trail is constantly climbing towards The Gap, generally wide and hard packed in the dry with sections of rocks & stones.

There are many places to stop and enjoy the stunning views both in front and behind you.

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33.9 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

A reward for all your hard work.

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53.4 km

Historic Railway at Cwm Clydach

Some great riding up this way and great views

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53.9 km

Coed Fedw-ddu

Forest

55.2 km

Cym Clydach National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

66.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

17.3 km

15.1 km

5.92 km

5.91 km

4.62 km

187 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

20.0 km

10.3 km

7.15 km

1.45 km

318 m

Elevation

Weather

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Saturday 27 September

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

View of Talybont Reservoir – View of Talybont Reservoir loop from Abergavenny

Valley View in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Talybont-on-Usk Canal Drawbridge

The White Hart Inn, Talybont-on-Usk

Rocky Forest Path in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

View of Talybont Reservoir

Route to The Gap (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

View of Talybont Reservoir

Historic Railway at Cwm Clydach

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