Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Stone Bridge loop from Crickhowell

Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Stone Bridge loop from Crickhowell

Moderate

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Talybont Reservoir – Talybont Stone Bridge loop from Crickhowell

02:18

50.0km

580m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 13.7 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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957 m

Crickhowell Bridge

Highlight • River

Crickhowell bridge is a pretty crossing point of the River Usk.

Crickhowell itself is a small market town with the remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans.

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7.39 km

Public Restroom and Bicycle Parking

Highlight • Parking

9.34 km

Glaw-coed Wood

Forest

13.5 km

Talybont Stores & Canalside Café

Highlight • Cafe

Stop in this little cafe all the time when I am hiking or biking. In fact I think I have invested enough in the place to have a shares dividend, …

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13.6 km

Water Tap at Bikes + Hikes

Highlight • Cycleway

bike issues, shop time!

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18.3 km

Talybont Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

19.4 km

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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24.1 km

Blaen y Glyn Climb

Highlight • Trail

Stop at the Tea Rooms for a well earned break after you've tackled this tough climb.

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31.9 km

The largest reservoir in the Brecons, Talybont reservoir was completed in 1939. It supplies water to Newport, further south.

Seventeen dwellings (including farms) were co-opted during its construction.

Despite its …

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36.4 km

Talybont Stone Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A lovely quiet road along the canal, this is a scenic alternative to the A40 that avoids the big climb up to Bwlch.

Especially gorgeous in the autumn months with the tree-lined way all shades of colours!

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