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2 Talybont Reservoir and Forest
Near Talybont on Usk, walk starts at LD3 7YS
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This scenic, 2 mile/3km) long reservoir is surrounded by steep hills, forestry and
farmland. This is a popular place to visit, a single lane tarmac road, crosses the ¼
mile/ 380m long dam. There are forestry walks on the far side. Here, the old railway
line is part of the Taff Trail cycle route and to the right leads gently uphill through
the Talybont Forest on the eastern side of the reservoir. The railway line to the left
is not easy access after ½ mile/800m. There are vehicle barriers here which are
sometimes closed, but there is a wheelchair/scooter wide gap. Most of the forestry
tracks near the reservoir get steeper as you climb higher. Lay-bys and car parks
alongside the Talybont-on-Usk to Pontsticill road offer good views of the reservoir
and surrounding hills. The lower Blaen-y-Glyn car park is the start of a relatively flat
walk to waterfalls. It is approx. 1.2km return. The path is stony and uneven in places
and there is a narrow kissing gate near the end waterfall so not suitable for
wheelchairs.
How to get there: The reservoir is 0.9 miles/1.5km south of Talybont-on-Usk, LD3 7YS
will take you to the dam. CF48 2UT will take you close to the Blaen y Glyn car parks.
OS Grid Reference: Explorer Map OL 12 / OL13 or Landranger Map 160 / 161 – Dam.
Lower Blaen y Glyn car park SO 056 175
Public Transport: Not accessible by public transport.
Parking: There are lay-bys and car parks alongside the Talybont to Pontsticill road and
one on the other side of the dam. They are mostly gravel and do not have dedicated
disabled spaces.
Nearest EV Charging: YHA Danywenallt, Brecon, LD3 7YS
Distance: From a few yards/m to several miles/ km.
Facilities: There is a shop, café, post office and several pubs in Talybont-on-Usk 2.9
miles/4.7km away.
Toilets: There are toilets, including a disabled access toilet, outside Henderson Hall
in Talybont-on-Usk.