Grid reference SO0317
4 km NE of Nant-Ddu, Powys, Wales
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Path by Taf Fechan Forest
Nearing the NW end of the level path that begins near Torpantau Station.
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Taf Fechan valley, looking towards Pen y Fan
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Road above the Taf Fechan
The track to the right is the old Roman Road across the Brecon Beacons; the road to the left leads to the Neuadd reservoirs and is built on the track of a railway used for construction of the reservoirs. Corn Ddu in the background.
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Road to the former Neuadd reservoirs
Road to the former Neuadd reservoirs in the Taf Fechan valley.
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To the Lower Neuadd Reservoir
To the left to the Lower Neuadd Reservoir, right to Tor Glas
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View from the end of the car park
The main car park at the north end of the Nant Taf Fechan is a linear affair. Most people seem to park at the southern end, but even those who can't walk can get to this spot at the northern end and get a lovely view north to Corn Du,... (more)
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Car park below the Neuadd Reservoirs
A popular starting point for a walk up the Beacons and where more discerning walkers, maybe, park up (as it's quieter than Storey Arms) offers a more gradual and scenic approach passing the reservoirs and allowing great views of the... (more)
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Rock in a wood
A rock (probably deposited by a glacier over 10000 years ago) being gradually colonised by lichen, moss and a fern. The process is extremely slow though!
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New footbridge
Since the closure of the Neuadd reservoirs funds have been anllocated to improve the nearby footpaths. The footbridge over the Taf Fechan is the start of a well maintained path leading uphill nearly 200 metres to Twyn Mwyalchod and the... (more)
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Taf Fechan valley
View along the Taf Fechan valley towards the Brecon Beacons.
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Low water at Lower Neuadd
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Car Park at Neuadd
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