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View of Talybont Reservoir – Cwm Callan Roman Road Trail loop from Abergavenny

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View of Talybont Reservoir – Cwm Callan Roman Road Trail loop from Abergavenny

Hard

5.0

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View of Talybont Reservoir – Cwm Callan Roman Road Trail loop from Abergavenny

06:50

87.9km

1,040m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 49.2 km for 366 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.55 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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30.4 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

unbelievable views

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33.3 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Talybont reservoir.

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33.5 km

Route to The Gap (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This trail is constantly climbing towards The Gap, generally wide and hard packed in the dry with sections of rocks & stones.

There are many places to stop and enjoy the stunning views both in front and behind you.

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34.2 km

View of Bryn Oer Tramroad

Highlight • Viewpoint

If climbing this is the end of the steep section, if descending this is the start of a blue/red rocky descent. Insane views from high up

MTB or brave graveller only

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34.2 km

Cwm Callan Roman Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

An old Roman Road which lends itself magnificently to fun on two wheels. Wide open, with fabulous views, before darting into woodland as it reaches the reservoir.

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43.9 km

The Gap Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This off road trail tackles one of the Brecon Beacons’ classic MTB routes; the Gap. This is the pass between Fan-y-Big and Cribyn, topping out at 600 metres above sea …

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57.9 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice little warm up before getting to the more serious climbs.

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87.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.6 km

26.9 km

8.16 km

7.14 km

1.74 km

446 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

19.7 km

12.6 km

9.15 km

8.46 km

3.27 km

2.27 km

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

26°C

13°C

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View of Talybont Reservoir – Cwm Callan Roman Road Trail loop from Abergavenny

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Stone Bridge

View of Talybont Reservoir

View of Talybont Reservoir

Route to The Gap (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

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Cwm Callan Roman Road Trail

The Gap Pass

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

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