Tiger Bay Ramblers (TBR) is a walking group for people of working age. It is based in Cardiff but walks across South Wales and beyond.
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This is the shorter version of my Cefn Yr Ystrad walks. Starting at the lay by to the west of the bridge between the Penywyn and Pontsticill reservoirs, we will cross the bridge and follow the path south between the Brecons Mountain Railway and Pontsticill reservoir, likely stopping at the railway station for refreshments. Shortly after reaching the base of the reservoir, we will start to climb, skirting the side of Cefn Yr Ystrad and walking to the quarry. From there we will head north to a track returning to the bridge and start point via Dol-y-gaer.
In good weather, this walk gives good views across most of the Breacon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) without the need to expend significant effort. There is one steep climb from the base of the reservoir, but it flattens out fairly quickly.
Lay by west of bridge between Pentwyn and Pontsticill reservoirs. Note that there is a car park above this if you take the left fork at the junction south of the car park. If not overgrown, there is a path from the car park to the lay by; otherwise you can walk along the road.
