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River Usk

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River Usk

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

    32.5km

    09:49

    1,010m

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

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

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

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    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.

      January 29, 2024

      Some nice pictures there Steve, cracking shots!

        August 24, 2025

        Lovely walk

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