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The Dragon's Head – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

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The Dragon's Head – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

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The Dragon's Head – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

00:53

8.27km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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175 m

The Bear Hotel

Highlight • Pub

The Bear Hotel is a bit of an institution in Crickhowell. It stands in the centre and offers great rooms and good food all day. There is a small beer …

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220 m

Askew's Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic bakery in Crickhowell for jersey pocket supplies.

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4.49 km

Sweet Chestnut Tree

Highlight • Natural

Tucked away and standing guard over the Grwyne Fawr is this incredible Sweet Chestnut tree. Worth a small detour to take in it's majesticness.

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4.51 km

River Usk Walk, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The town lies on the River Usk, on the southern edge of the Black Mountains and in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Significant parts of the …

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5.29 km

The Dragon's Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful views, riverside paths,field tracks and lanes.River sections may flood after heavy rain mainly dog friendly

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7.97 km

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Crickhowell Castle, also known as Alisby's castle, dominates the views from the delightful market town. The now Grade I-listed ruin began life as a motte and bailey castle in the …

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8.01 km

Alisby Castle

Highlight • Castle

8.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.60 km

2.47 km

1.43 km

1.21 km

542 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.93 km

1.32 km

542 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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The Dragon's Head – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

The Bear Hotel

Askew's Bakery

Sweet Chestnut Tree

River Usk Walk, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

The Dragon's Head

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Alisby Castle

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