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Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Aber

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Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Aber

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Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Aber

01:51

19.5km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: May 16, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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1.03 km

Talybont Reservoir

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Talybont Reservoir is a pretty epic lake nestled amongst the Beacons. The cycling trail around the east side of the lake is pretty bumpy, so if you’re on a road …

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1.64 km

Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful views to be found along here.

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2.44 km

View of the Reservoir in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Lake

A nice steady fire road that goes up the side of the reservoir without being overly difficult. some great spots to view across the falls and find the history in the valley.

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9.80 km

View of the Peaks in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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10.2 km

Talybont Reservoir Gravel Climb

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This gravelly climb is a great alternative to the road if you’re riding larger wheels. The trail itself is fine for road bikes with larger wheels or gravel bikes (I …

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18.4 km

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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19.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

2.57 km

1.80 km

Surfaces

16.2 km

1.80 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Reservoir loop from Aber

Talybont Reservoir

Talybont Reservoir

View of the Reservoir in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

View of the Peaks in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Talybont Reservoir Gravel Climb

Talybont Reservoir

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