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	Brecon to Talybont Reservoir
	Sarn Helen and the Roman Roads

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Sarn Helen and
the Roman Roads

 

The Romans left many marks on the landscape of the National Park and this ride, a hilly but enjoyable trail that links Brecon with the small town of Sennybridge, affords a visit to some of the most significant.

As well as following a short section of Sarn Helen - the invader's main trunk route that ran through Wales from Caernarfon to Carmarthen - it also passes close to the remnants of a sizeable hill fort on Y Gaer, built way back in 80AD to house a 500 strong cavalry unit, and visits the lovely St. David's church at Trallong, where there is an ancient Ogam stone bearing an ancient Celtic inscription.

The views from the National Park Visitor Centre are some of the finest in the Brecon Beacons. The Visitor Centre also provides an excellent lunch, or take a break at one of the pubs and eating establishments in Defynnog and Sennybridge.

Trail length:	Time (approx.):	Base Bunkhouse:	Grade:
22 miles/35km	4-6 hours	Canal Barn Bunkhouse Cantref Bunkhouses Glynmeddig Barn The Held Bunkhouse Ynysmarchog Bunkhouse	Moderate