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Merthyr Tydfil

Pontsticill Reservoir – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Cefn-coed-y-cymmer

Routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Merthyr Tydfil

Pontsticill Reservoir – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Cefn-coed-y-cymmer

Moderate

4.0

(2)

15

riders

Pontsticill Reservoir – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Cefn-coed-y-cymmer

01:51

31.0km

420m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Cwm Taf Fechan Woodlands Site of Special Scientific Interest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.30 km

Pontsarn Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Good ride

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2

6.71 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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3

7.62 km

4

8.46 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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10.1 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

6

11.3 km

Taf Fechan Forest gravel track

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A fantastic climb on a very good surface... I can imagine the descent being epic!

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7

20.0 km

Nice little descent down to the side of the Pontscill Reservoir.

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8

25.7 km

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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9

25.8 km

Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Pontsticill Reservoir is a great location for its scenic beauty and because it is the start of many hiking and biking trails. There is a nice trail that actually goes …

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B

31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

10.3 km

7.50 km

1.49 km

437 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

9.00 km

5.69 km

407 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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