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Pontsticill Reservoir – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

Pontsticill Reservoir – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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4.0

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Pontsticill Reservoir – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

02:47

43.1km

630m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.65 km

Morlais Brook

Forest

22.5 km

Rocky Forest Path in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Climb

Fun rocky path.

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27.8 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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28.8 km

Taf Fechan Forest gravel track

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A fantastic climb on a very good surface... I can imagine the descent being epic!

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29.5 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Highlight • Forest

gradual Hill climb leading onto a 7% gradient. I have also taken photos of the local map.

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30.7 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

32.3 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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33.3 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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35.6 km

Pontsticill Reservoir Dam and Tower

Highlight • Structure

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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35.7 km

Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Pontsticill Reservoir is a great location for its scenic beauty and because it is the start of many hiking and biking trails. There is a nice trail that actually goes …

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43.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

9.43 km

5.69 km

5.26 km

4.62 km

236 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

13.9 km

8.48 km

2.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

10°C

22 %

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Pontsticill Reservoir – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Merthyr Tydfil

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Blaen-y-Glyn Climb

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Pontsticill Reservoir

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