Winter Canal Tow Paths and The Taff Trail

From Talybont we take the canal tow path to Pencelli and then head up to the Talybont reservoir. We cross over the dam and continue up the Taff Trail. We’ll cycle up the wide, well graded track, with stunning views over the valley. At the top we’ll descend to the finish using a quiet, sweeping mountain road.

If you are free and fancy getting out on your bike for some fresh air, fun and non-competitive exercise, join us on a fabulous, part gravel, part road bicycle ride starting and finishing in Talybont-on-Usk. This ride will be led at a social pace, with no one being left behind.

Country lanes, mountain roads, canal tow path and a section of the gravelly Taff Trail.

Plenty of opportunity to stop on-route to catch your breath, have a drink and enjoy the stunning views over the reservoir. We hope to finish with coffee and cake at the café in Talybont-on-Usk.

Please bring a well-maintained gravel bicycle or mountain bike (this ride is NOT suitable for lightweight road bikes with smooth, narrow tyres). Wear a helmet, gloves and appropriate clothing for the weather. We climb high into the mountains and the higher we go, the colder it gets, so please bring a windproof, warm layer and waterproof. It is good idea at this time of year to have a set of lights, for both the front and rear of your bike. Remember to carry a drink, a spare tube, puncture repair kit, lock and pump if you have them. Some money for the café.

We’re friendly, we love cycling, laughing and we never leave anyone behind.