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Tor y Foel Summit – White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Tor y Foel Summit – White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Tor y Foel Summit – White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) loop from Talybont-on-Usk

04:21

14.5km

450m

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: April 16, 2026

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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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1.64 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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2.90 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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5.23 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.01 km

Tor y Foel Summit

Highlight • Summit

Rising in isolation above the serene Talybont Reservoir, Tor y Foel's 1,808-foot (551 m) summit is a grand objective. Often ascended from Llangynidr to the east or Talybont to the north, its unique position makes it a fine vantage point for taking in the emerald bulk of the Central Beacons massif. It can be linked with the smaller Craig Danywenallt to the north, the location of an Iron Age hillfort.

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7.45 km

View of the River Usk from Pen y Bailey

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Moderate trail with a high elevation and amazing views, good footwear and waterproofs/windproof is a must-have. Enjoy 😀

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9.31 km

Llangynidr Locks, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Monument

The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is a stunning waterway meandering through the Brecon Beacons National Park for 35 miles (56 km). Here, it flows through Llangynidr with a series of locks, only adding to its picturesque nature. You can follow the canal along its towpath for as long as you like.

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14.1 km

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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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

1.34 km

1.19 km

368 m

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

3.49 km

3.33 km

1.60 km

1.34 km

342 m

308 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Tor y Foel Summit – White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) loop from Talybont-on-Usk

Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal at Talybont-on-Usk

Brinore Tramroad

Talybont Reservoir

View of Talybont Reservoir

Tor y Foel Summit

View of the River Usk from Pen y Bailey

Llangynidr Locks, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143)

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