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Talybont-On-Usk

Talybont Reservoir – Brinore Tramroad loop from Aber

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Talybont-On-Usk

Talybont Reservoir – Brinore Tramroad loop from Aber

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4.7

(7)

42

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Talybont Reservoir – Brinore Tramroad loop from Aber

01:41

6.13km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 3.37 km for 10 m

After 3.45 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

98 m

Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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2

378 m

Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Lake

3

1.61 km

Brinore Tramroad

Highlight • Trail

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 …

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4

2.92 km

The White Hart Inn, Talybont-on-Usk

Highlight • Pub

Good pub and a great location to finish your bike ride or hike at.

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5

3.18 km

Talybont-on-Usk Village and Canal

Highlight • River

Talybont is perfectly situated for trail running adventures. This charming village has everything you need for a base, including a trio of excellent pubs, a lovely cafe, a village shop …

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6

3.31 km

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, …

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7

3.38 km

Talybont-on-Usk Lifting Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful little draw bridge on the canal.

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8

3.42 km

Talybont-on-Usk Canal Drawbridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A wooden drawbridge carried the road over the canal and was replaced by a fixed bridge after navigation on the canal ceased in the 1930s.

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B

6.13 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

1.43 km

1.34 km

550 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.26 km

1.43 km

1.05 km

1.04 km

353 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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85 %

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