Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon

Description

This spectacular ride follows National Cycle Route 8 through the Brecon Beacons National Park. The scenery is truly stunning as you follow a series of traffic free paths and the Taff Trail through this beautiful region.
The ride includes a lovely stretch along the River Taff at the start before following the trail around the striking Pontsticill Reservoir, Pentwyn Reservoir and Talybont Reservoir. The final run along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal takes you into Brecon.

Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon Aerial Photo View Map

Distance

25 miles (40 km)

Difficulty

****

Joining Routes

Talybont Reservoir, Pontsticill Reservoir, Taff Trail, Cefn Coed Viaduct, Pentwyn Reservoir

Memory Map Route

Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Elevation

Route Photos


Cefn Coed Viaduct near Merthyr Tydfil	Near Pontsticill	Pontsticill Reservoir	Pentwyn Reservoir

Falls near Pentwyn Reservoir	Talybont Reservoir	Brecon Canal approaching Brecon	Brecon Canal at Brecon

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route

Video