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Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon
Description
This spectacular ride follows NCN 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, Pentwyn and Talybont Reservoirs. The final run along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal takes you into Brecon.
Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon Ordnance Survey Map
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Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon Aerial Photo View Map
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Distance
25 miles (40 km)
Difficulty
****
Memory Map Route
Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon.mmo
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GPX File
Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon.gpx
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Elevation
Merthyr Tydfil
Brecon
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
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