Ride: Merthyr Tydfil to Talybont-on-Usk – Grade 5 (Strenuous) 

Route Overview and Highlights: Follows the Taff Trail from Merthyr Tydfil to Talybont-on-Usk for a pub lunch. Return by the same route

Distance: Approximately 59 km / 37 miles.

Total Ascent: Approximately 780 Meters / 2560 feet

Route Surface Type: Mostly paved -Some gravel (~100m)

Specific Hazards Identified: The Official Taff Trail takes a loose gravel track to the round the East side of Talybont Reservoir (shown as a red line on map). To avoid this the planned route takes the road around the West side of the reservoir. The Ride Leader will decided which route to take depending on prevailing conditions and traffic on the day

Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours cycling time.

Contingency Plan: TBC

Pub / Cafe / Toilets: The White Hart Inn or The Star Pub in Talybont-on-Usk.  Toilets available near start/finish in Tesco

Start and Finish: See map.

River Taff Carpark, close to The College Merthyr Tydfil, Ynysfach, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1AR
What3Words: shapes.atoms.listed  A short ride from Merthyr Tydfil Station

Gates & Lifting Obstacles: None

e-Bike Battery Recommendation: High endurance
needed. E-bikers must manage power eco-modes

Bike Type Suitability: All bikes except road racing bikes

Route Ridden or Reconnoitred: Yes  14th August 2026 (AB/PB)