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Brecon, Merthyr Tydfil & Black Mountain loop from Llandovery — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Brecon, Merthyr Tydfil & Black Mountain loop from Llandovery — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Brecon, Merthyr Tydfil & Black Mountain loop from Llandovery — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

07:21

142km

2,250m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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52.6 km

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

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If you don't fancy the long gravel trail on the East shore, this is your tarmac option.

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61.7 km

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

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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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87.0 km

Glynneath Hill Climb

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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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110 km

Brynaman Bike Path

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

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117 km

Black Mountain Climb from Pont Aber

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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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142 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.6 km

43.6 km

12.6 km

2.14 km

406 m

Surfaces

122 km

20.5 km

233 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

26°C

14°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Brecon, Merthyr Tydfil & Black Mountain loop from Llandovery — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

Glynneath Hill Climb

Brynaman Bike Path

Black Mountain Climb from Pont Aber

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