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Pontsticill Reservoir loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Pontsticill Reservoir loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

Moderate

4.5

(31)

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Pontsticill Reservoir loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

03:18

11.7km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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796 m

View of Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pontsticill Reservoir is one of many stunning Brecon Beacons reservoirs and can be found near to the village of Pontsticill in the county of Powys. It’s been in use since …

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1.51 km

Wooden Bridge in Bannau Brycheiniog Forest

Highlight • Bridge

Around a 6 mile circular peaceful easy for all accessibilities. The forest is so special gives a magical effect of walking through absolutely beautiful.

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3.03 km

Taf Fechan Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Absolutely beautiful place to explore So Peaceful and Very Easy And Enjoyable Walk Suited To any level of fitness. Easy accessibility for pushchairs or wheelchairs. As it's a stone gravel …

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5.02 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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9.65 km

View of Pontsticill Reservoir from the East Side

Highlight • Forest

be careful on the marsh lands, we walked through the bouncy forest to avoid!

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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

3.76 km

2.26 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.17 km

1.82 km

529 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

9°C

24 %

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Pontsticill Reservoir loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

View of Pontsticill Reservoir

Wooden Bridge in Bannau Brycheiniog Forest

Taf Fechan Forest Trail

Pontsticill Reservoir

View of Pontsticill Reservoir from the East Side

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