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Talybont Reservoir and Brinoire Tramroad loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

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Talybont Reservoir and Brinoire Tramroad loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

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Talybont Reservoir and Brinoire Tramroad loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

02:13

21.4km

560m

Mountain biking

Get ready for a moderate mountain biking adventure on the Talybont Reservoir and Brinoire Tramroad loop. This 13.3-mile (21.4 km) route features a varied terrain of smooth grass, gravel, rocks, and ruts, with sections of forest roads and technical paths. You'll climb about 1852 feet (564 metres) over roughly 2…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 21.3 km for 9 m

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556 m

Brinore Tramroad

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The course of the old Brinoire Tramway runs from Talybont on Usk to limestone quarries near Tredegar. Completed in 1815, and designed for horse drawn trams, it's a great track for bikers and walkers through the forest.

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5.93 km

Rocky Forest Path in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Climb

Fun rocky path.

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10.8 km

Talybont Reservoir

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The largest reservoir in the Brecons, Talybont reservoir was completed in 1939. It supplies water to Newport, further south.

Seventeen dwellings (including farms) were co-opted during its construction.

Despite its …

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14.3 km

Clydach Trail

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A great little rocky descent dropping down the hillside.

Pick your lines carefully; depending on the season the branches can get quite low!

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21.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

7.40 km

957 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.79 km

5.05 km

2.79 km

2.38 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

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Monday 11 May

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Talybont Reservoir and Brinoire Tramroad loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

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Talybont Reservoir

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