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Trefil Quarry Cliffs – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Tredegar

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Trefil Quarry Cliffs – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Tredegar

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Trefil Quarry Cliffs – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Tredegar

02:40

35.0km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.91 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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2

8.28 km

The Flinty Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

16.6 km

Pontsticill Reservoir

Lake

4

18.7 km

Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Built in 1927, the Pontsticill Reservoir is a large reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park that can hold 3400 million gallons (14,460 million liters) of water. The beautiful reservoir …

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5

19.7 km

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you're not equipped for the gravel track on the East shore of Pontsticill Reservoir, the road on the West shore offers a fun tarmac alternative. A nice long straight …

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6

22.0 km

Pontsticill Reservoir Dam and Tower

Highlight • Structure

This reservoir is located in the breathtaking Brecon Beacons of Wales. It is part of a series of reservoirs within the Taff Fechan Valley and was constructed between 1923 and …

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7

30.3 km

Simnai Dirdro (Twisted Chimney)

Highlight • Structure

‘Simnai Dirdro’ (twisted chimney) by Brian Tolle. Made of polycarbonate.

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8

33.1 km

Bryn Bach Park

Highlight • Lake

B

35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

10.1 km

5.35 km

3.25 km

1.80 km

297 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

12.1 km

5.83 km

489 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Thursday 8 October

15°C

7°C

87 %

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