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Road over Usk Reservoir – Climb into the Black Mountain Loop from Penderyn

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Road over Usk Reservoir – Climb into the Black Mountain Loop from Penderyn

1raynarda planned a road ride

July 8, 2021

Road over Usk Reservoir – Climb into the Black Mountain Loop from Penderyn

Hard

04:54

95.2km

19.4km/h

1,560m

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Overview

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 69.0 km for 87 m

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Parking

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6.33 km

Glynneath Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This climb appears minor in the grand scheme of things, but underestimate it at your peril.

Once you’ve negotiated the junctions in Glynneath the road bends right then rears up …

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28.8 km

Bwlch Cerrig Duon Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A completely unassuming road that isn't wide or busy enough to warrant road markings but offers up one of the best (and quietest) views of the Western Brecon Beacons or …

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29.4 km

View of the Central Beacons from the Cattle Grid, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of those mountain passes that's so remote they're usually reserved for those venturing off road. A narrow single track lane means you too can enjoy it on your skinny …

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37.5 km

Road Over Usk Reservoir, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Awesome spot to go cycling in South Wales. Smooth, undulating tarmac with beautiful views across Towy valley and Carmarthenshire Fans (mountains).

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45.6 km

View of the Carmarthenshire Fans from Llanddeusant

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tough climb but on quiet lanes and there are amazing views of the Carmarthenshire Fans to reward you. Great fun in the other direction as a descent, a little windy so take care in places, tractors are not uncommon!

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53.7 km

Black Mountain Climb from Pont Aber

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Although not the classic side of the Black Mountain, this is still a fantastic road to climb that crosses the spine of the mountain and immerses you in some of …

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66.8 km

Brynaman Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really well surfaced bike path that avoids the main road. Totally quiet and empty, I love infrastructure like this!

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95.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.1 km

40.6 km

3.50 km

2.62 km

186 m

Surfaces

86.4 km

8.37 km

163 m

106 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Road over Usk Reservoir – Climb into the Black Mountain Loop from Penderyn

Glynneath Hill Climb

Bwlch Cerrig Duon Pass

View of the Central Beacons from the Cattle Grid, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Road Over Usk Reservoir, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

View of the Carmarthenshire Fans from Llanddeusant

Black Mountain Climb from Pont Aber

Brynaman Bike Path

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