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River Usk

River Usk

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River Usk

Name: River Usk
Rating: 2

Recommended by 75 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Crickhowell, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Black Mountains loop from Crickhowell — Brecon Beacons National Park

32.5km

09:49

1,010m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. River Usk – Craig y Cilau Crags and Caves loop from Crickhowell

11.7km

03:33

350m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. River Usk – Nant Onneu Meadow loop from Crickhowell

5.08km

01:23

80m

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

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Steve'o

April 25, 2021

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 between Carmarthenshire and Powys, it flows north into Usk Reservoir, then east by Sennybridge to Brecon before turning southeast to flow by Talybont-on-Usk, Crickhowell and Abergavenny after which it takes a more southerly course.

Beyond the eponymous town of Usk it passes the Roman legionary fortress of Caerleon to flow through the heart of the city of Newport and into the Severn estuary at Uskmouth beyond Newport at Newport Wetlands. The river is about 125 km (78 mi) long.

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal follows the Usk for most of the length of the canal.

David Howells

January 29, 2024

Some nice pictures there Steve, cracking shots!

Hollie may

August 24, 2025

Lovely walk

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Crickhowell, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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River Usk

1. Black Mountains loop from Crickhowell — Brecon Beacons National Park

2. River Usk – Craig y Cilau Crags and Caves loop from Crickhowell

3. River Usk – Nant Onneu Meadow loop from Crickhowell

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