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Penderyn Moor Climb – Beacons Reservoir loop from Brecon

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Penderyn Moor Climb – Beacons Reservoir loop from Brecon

Moderate

4.5

(2)

60

riders

Penderyn Moor Climb – Beacons Reservoir loop from Brecon

02:51

55.0km

810m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.1 km for 118 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.89 km

View of Pen Milan

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

17.3 km

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

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3

19.2 km

Devil's Elbow, Ystradfellte

Highlight • Climb

4

19.7 km

Maen Llia Standing Stone

Highlight • Monument

According to legend, the stone goes down to the river, the Afon Llia to drink on occasion. This tall tale seems likely to be an allusion to the fact that …

Tip by

5

35.3 km

Penderyn Moor Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice steady climb with a view

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6

39.9 km

Beacons Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The northernmost and highest of the three reservoirs in the Taff Fawr valley.

Tip by

7

42.1 km

Stream in the Brecon Beacons

Highlight • River

8

49.6 km

River Tarell Crossing

Highlight • River

Lovely little crossing point over the River Tarell, nice and quiet and perfect for a quick drink before pushing on

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B

55.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

23.1 km

169 m

168 m

Surfaces

43.1 km

11.5 km

170 m

167 m

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