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On the Taff Trail from Talybont on Usk to Brecon

By Dave Roberts   

on October 10, 2017    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Brecon Beacons National Park, Europe, Low Level and Easier Walks in Brecon Beacons, Wales

On the Taff Trail from Talybont on Usk to Brecon

Route Essentials

Route Summary

Canalside cycle or walk.

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

11.48 km

Ascent

76 m

Time

Couple of hours on a bike one way.

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Brecon - Talybont-on-Usk

Difficulty

Easy Moderate Walk

Hazards

Narrow Paths

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Mountain Weather

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

On the Taff Trail from Talybont on Usk to Brecon Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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On the Taff Trail from Talybont on Usk to Brecon

The Taff Trail is an easy bike ride or ramble along the Monmouth and Brecon Canal at this section, with the option of taking it easy with pubs at every corner. Ok, not quite but there’s more than enough refreshments on the way.

If you’re doing this on your bike then you’ll need to be aware of the low bridges that you need to dismount for, and make sure you’re steady on that bike as a slightly wobbly technique could see you in the drink rather than enjoying one!

The Route

The route is detailed as part of this walk over the Brecon Beacons.

Don’t try picking these mushrooms…. Don’t ask how I know, I just do..

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Canalside cycle or walk.

Route Start Location: Brecon - Talybont-on-Usk

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
11.48 km 76 m Couple of hours on a bike one way.

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Easy Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Pub every 100m or so!

Hazards

Narrow Paths

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

In Brecon

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Mountain Weather

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Recommended Maps: 

Guidebooks:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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