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The Gap — 24miles, 38km
This is one of the all time classics of the Beacons
taking in the Brecon Canal, the Taff Trail, the Brinore
Tramway and the very popular Gap Road.
The terrain is rideable in all seasons but beware
in bad weather conditions. The Gap takes you up to
600m above sea level and is very open and windswept.
It is essential to take food, adequate clothing and
tools before you attempt this route.
Technically, the going is mostly straightforward,
with a tricky ravine halfway up the Gap road and some
big rock steps on beginning the descent from the Gap
itself. Also worthy of note is the descent from the
top of the Brinore Tramway to the valley bottom just
up stream of the Talybont Reservoir. The track varies
from smooth grass to start with, to gravel, rocks and
ruts. Finally, at the bottom, you have to ford the
river where floods have washed away the bridge. In
periods of high water levels, opt for a short cut along
the Taff Trail to the top end of the forest.
O/S Ref: GR047 283
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