Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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26.6 km

Simnai Dirdro (Twisted Chimney)

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‘Simnai Dirdro’ (twisted chimney) by Brian Tolle. Made of polycarbonate.

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38.8 km

Pontsticill Reservoir

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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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48.5 km

Talybont Reservoir

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The largest still water reservoir in the Brecon Beacons, Talybont Reservoir is a beautiful spot just downstream from Talybont-on-Usk. The reservoir has been supplying water to Newport since 1939.

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52.7 km

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge

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Beautiful little draw bridge on the canal.

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58.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

8.20 km

4.89 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.4 km

12.3 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

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Friday 5 December

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