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River Usk – View over the Usk Valley loop from Crickhowell

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River Usk – View over the Usk Valley loop from Crickhowell

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4.3

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50

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River Usk – View over the Usk Valley loop from Crickhowell

02:58

11.0km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

1.85 km

Crickhowell Bridge

Highlight • River

Crickhowell bridge is a pretty crossing point of the River Usk.

Crickhowell itself is a small market town with the remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans.

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2

1.88 km

River Usk

Highlight • River

The River Usk rises on the northern slopes of the Black Mountain (y Mynydd Du), Wales, in the westernmost part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Initially forming the boundary …

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3

1.96 km

Nant Onneu Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

4

3.23 km

View over the Usk Valley

Highlight • River

4.05 km

Coed Ffawyddog

Forest

6

5.38 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal near Crickhowell

Highlight • Trail

7

8.59 km

Dragon at Crickhowell Information Centre

Highlight • Monument

Whimsical dragon wearing a rucksack and holding a walking stick.

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B

11.0 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

1.05 km

884 m

429 m

396 m

122 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

3.00 km

1.70 km

1.50 km

443 m

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Lowest point (60 m)

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