Talybont Reservoir
Cronfa Ddŵr Tal-y-bont
A long, narrow reservoir surrounded by forest, with a string of woodland waterfalls in the gorge upstream, a quiet walking area.
The reservoir was built in the 1930s and is about 3 km long, with birdwatching spots and a path around the lake. From the Blaen-y-Glyn car park upstream, a loop of about 3 km follows the Caerfanell valley through the woods, with several small waterfalls along the way and far fewer people than in Waterfall Country. It is about 20 minutes by car from Brecon and can be combined with a visit to the canal village of Talybont.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Brecon Mountain Railway
- Llangorse Lake
- Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
- Brecon
- Brecon Cathedral
- Tretower Court and Castle
- Pen y Fan
- Crickhowell