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Crickhowell Bridge – River Usk loop from Crickhowell

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Crickhowell Bridge – River Usk loop from Crickhowell

Hard

4.7

(15)

99

hikers

Crickhowell Bridge – River Usk loop from Crickhowell

01:23

5.08km

80m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.28 km for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Guest House

1

443 m

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.

Tip by

2

472 m

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

552 m

Nant Onneu Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

4

2.28 km

Roman Steps by the Canal Bridge

Highlight • Trail

In-wall stairs built for pedestrians to use to climb down on to the canal below, these steps are marked with a bridle path sign just nestled to the side of the Roman bridge that sits over the canal.

Tip by

5

2.87 km

Giant Redwood Tree by the Canal

Highlight • Natural

Massive tree next to the canal. Really stands out against everything else!

Tip by

6

2.89 km

Giant Redwood in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful at sunset

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B

5.08 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

947 m

387 m

363 m

173 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

1.30 km

1.10 km

410 m

405 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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7°C

88 %

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