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Blaen-y-Glyn Climb – Talybont Reservoir West Shore loop from Merthyr Tydfil

Blaen-y-Glyn Climb – Talybont Reservoir West Shore loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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5.0

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Blaen-y-Glyn Climb – Talybont Reservoir West Shore loop from Merthyr Tydfil

02:38

51.1km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 24.0 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.89 km

Morlais Brook

Forest

8.38 km

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you're not equipped for the gravel track on the East shore of Pontsticill Reservoir, the road on the West shore offers a fun tarmac alternative. A nice long straight …

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9.29 km

View of the Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Lake

11.8 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

13.2 km

Blaen-y-Glyn Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Blaen-y-glyn climb gives beautiful views of the Brecon Beacons on a clear day! Big descent on the other side! If you're not in a rush, pull over into the car …

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19.3 km

Talybont Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

24.1 km

Talybont Stores & Canalside Café

Highlight • Cafe

Stop in this little cafe all the time when I am hiking or biking. In fact I think I have invested enough in the place to have a shares dividend, …

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31.7 km

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you don't fancy the long gravel trail on the East shore, this is your tarmac option.

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36.3 km

Blaen y Glyn Climb

Highlight • Trail

Stop at the Tea Rooms for a well earned break after you've tackled this tough climb.

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41.1 km

Pontsticill Lake Canoe Launch

Highlight • Rest Area

This jetty on Pintsticill’s west side is used as a launching point for kayakers and canoers.

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45.0 km

View of the Viaduct in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Bridge

51.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

3.25 km

2.07 km

276 m

244 m

126 m

113 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

1.22 km

243 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

9°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Blaen-y-Glyn Climb – Talybont Reservoir West Shore loop from Merthyr Tydfil

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

View of the Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Blaen-y-Glyn Climb

Talybont Stores & Canalside Café

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

Blaen y Glyn Climb

Pontsticill Lake Canoe Launch

View of the Viaduct in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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