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Talybont-on-Usk loop from Blaenavon — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

Talybont-on-Usk loop from Blaenavon — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

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Talybont-on-Usk loop from Blaenavon — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

05:51

69.0km

900m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: July 30, 2024

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After 42.3 km for 9 m

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Parking

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20.9 km

Trefil Quarry Cliffs

Highlight • Gorge

My favourite way into the Brecon Beacons, this gravel road from Brynmawr takes you pass these staggering cliffs of rock before descending down to Pontsticill Reservoir and riding the Gap.

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31.3 km

Talybont Reservoir Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fantastic long, slightly downhill gravel stretch high above Talybont Reservoir, this trail delivers both in terms of adrenaline and views!

The track is wide and mostly quiet, though the …

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56.3 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Stone Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Great surface and route from Gilwerm through to Llangattock on the towpath alongside the canal. There are plenty of hillier ways to do it, of course, but none of them are quite as fast!

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69.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

23.1 km

9.17 km

4.28 km

2.43 km

744 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

23.4 km

11.3 km

4.04 km

200 m

Elevation

Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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