White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) – Talybont Reservoir loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) – Talybont Reservoir loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) – Talybont Reservoir loop from Talybont-on-Usk

02:26

8.55km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6 m

Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal at Talybont-on-Usk

Highlight • Trail

In lee of the Central Beacons' eastern arms, the village of Talybont is a superb base for hikers. With plenty of woodland, reservoir and hill walks right on its doorstep, you're spoilt for choice. In the village are several good accommodation options and plenty of places to eat and drink.

It's possible to hike to Pen y Fan's 2,907-foot (886 m) summit from the village, though any circular route is a very long day on the hill. Of interest closer by is Talybont Reservoir, a treat for bird enthusiasts; Tor y Foel, a charming standalone summit at 1,808 feet (551 m); and Bryn, a north eastern outlier of the Central Beacons at 1,844 feet (561 m).

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332 m

White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143)

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge 143 on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canals is known as the White Hart Bridge. It is behind the White Hart pub in Talybont on Usk. The canal, dating back to the early 1800s, was constructed mainly to transport coal and iron from the local mines and quarries along the canal to Newport. Tramways also linked with the canal and brought limestone to the kilns in Brecon, Llangattock, and Goytre.

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611 m

Valtýřov Limekilns and Mining Cart

Highlight • Monument

Lovely bit of history showing some of the old Lime Kilns and trolleys. Very similar to what is on the outskirts of Brecon. In its day this area would have been very busy!

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1.47 km

Gobert Bridge and Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A well known local spot on the canal. There is a footpath going over the top of it to save you walking on the road. Some road walking is unavoidable.

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2.23 km

Upper Wenallt Bridge

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Bridge 141 according to the Explore.opencanalmap.uk is called Upper Wenallt Bridge.

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2.87 km

Llandetty Bridge

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Bridge 139 according to the Explore.opencanalmap.uk is called Llandetty Bridge.

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5.66 km

Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The largest stillwater reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Talybont Reservoir is a gloriously serene and picturesque place for a ramble. A haven for wildlife, there's a bird hide that lets you observe the pochards, tufted ducks, mallards and teals that inhabit the area. After a walk here, the village of Talybont offers refreshment and relaxation in its pubs and cafes.

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6.92 km

Brinore Tramroad

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Running for 8 miles (13 km) from Talybont-on-Usk to Trefil, the Brinore Tramroad was operational as a horse-drawn railway between 1815 and 1865. An important industrial artery, it linked the Tredegar iron works and the Trefil limestone quarries to the Monmouth & Brecon Canal.

Today, it is a popular hiking route, with splendid views of Talybont Reservoir’s serene expanse and the emerald sweep of the Central Beacons. The Usk Valley Walk, a long-distance hike that follows the Usk River between Caerleon and Brecon, makes use of the stretch above the reservoir.

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8.55 km

End point

Bus stop

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