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Waterfall – Nant Glydach Reservoir and Dam loop from Cilfynydd

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Waterfall – Nant Glydach Reservoir and Dam loop from Cilfynydd

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Waterfall – Nant Glydach Reservoir and Dam loop from Cilfynydd

03:46

44.9km

790m

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 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.25 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.28 km

Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A few steps off the main path, leads to a downward, wooden stepped, clamber (with care as steps are often slippery) to a beautiful hidden gem ...

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9.92 km

Nant Glydach Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Lake

Go there on a clear blue sky day...the views across the reservoir are fantastic, autumn colours further enhance the beauty. The late Victorian build of the dam and surrounding culverts …

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30.2 km

View of St. Gwynno Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Stunning views of St. Gwynno forest open up on the left as you ascend a gravel double track road. Toward the end of the climb there is a small hollowed …

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30.6 km

Panoramic View of Llanwonno Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very special place, a spectacular forest views. On a blue sky day the contrast in colour between sky and forest give me such a sense of peace, a great …

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31.7 km

View of Brecon Beacons from Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

An adventurous bike and mindset is required to access this hidden gem...there will be mud, rocky single track and some short hike-a-bike sections...definitely worth the effort.

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34.4 km

Daerwynno Outdoor Centre and Caban Guto

Highlight • Settlement

Tin Bridge

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44.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

12.2 km

8.87 km

3.91 km

2.74 km

615 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

19.2 km

5.08 km

234 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

21°C

9°C

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Waterfall – Nant Glydach Reservoir and Dam loop from Cilfynydd

Waterfall

Nant Glydach Reservoir and Dam

View of St. Gwynno Forest

Panoramic View of Llanwonno Forest

View of Brecon Beacons from Forest Trail

Daerwynno Outdoor Centre and Caban Guto

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