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Pontsticill Reservoir loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Pontsticill Reservoir loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

Moderate

4.5

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Pontsticill Reservoir loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

03:18

11.7km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Parking

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796 m

View of Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pontsticill Reservoir is one of many stunning Brecon Beacons reservoirs and can be found near to the village of Pontsticill in the county of Powys. It’s been in use since 1927 and holds a whopping 3,400 million gallons of water, which is used across houses, factories and other industry buildings across South Wales. It’s so large that it engulfs two different reservoirs (Pontsticill and Taf Fechan). The best bit? You can get two walks for the price of one! The Pontsticill Reservoir walk is flat but with gravel paths in places so will be a bit trickier for those of you with pushchairs or wheelchairs.

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1.51 km

Wooden Bridge in Bannau Brycheiniog Forest

Highlight • Bridge

Around a 6 mile circular peaceful easy for all accessibilities. The forest is so special gives a magical effect of walking through absolutely beautiful.

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3.03 km

Taf Fechan Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Absolutely beautiful place to explore So Peaceful and Very Easy And Enjoyable Walk Suited To any level of fitness. Easy accessibility for pushchairs or wheelchairs. As it's a stone gravel path looks freshly attended to. This is a Absolute diamond Such a delightful different woodland trails on this walk in the Brecon Beacons National Park.The walk begins at the Taf Fechan Forest car park near the northern end of Pentwyn Reservoir. You can then head either way to Blean-y-Glyn or to Lower and Upper Neuadd Reservoirs, on peaceful woodland trails. You'll pass along the Taf Fechan River which is dotted with a number of picturesque waterfalls. The trail then passes along the lovely Lower and Upper Neuadd Reservoirs. Distance: 6miles (9km). Highly recommended for any age any fitness ability. Don't forget to try out the old barn tea rooms. Rarely catch them open myself 🤦‍♀️

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5.02 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 around the entire reservoir, but it does involve road walking too. When you do visit this location, beware of thefts from unattended vehicles and take valuables with you.

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9.65 km

View of Pontsticill Reservoir from the East Side

Highlight • Forest

be careful on the marsh lands, we walked through the bouncy forest to avoid!

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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

3.76 km

2.26 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.17 km

1.82 km

529 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

4°C

39 %

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Pontsticill Reservoir loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

View of Pontsticill Reservoir

Wooden Bridge in Bannau Brycheiniog Forest

Taf Fechan Forest Trail

Pontsticill Reservoir

View of Pontsticill Reservoir from the East Side

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