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

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

Hard

5.0

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

02:06

17.1km

470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.30 km for 2 m

After 14.9 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

150 m

Askew's Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic bakery in Crickhowell for jersey pocket supplies.

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627 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.

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656 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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4.22 km

Llangattock Quarries

Highlight • Structure

4.35 km

View of the Brecon Beacons

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.96 km

Ogof Daren Cilau Trails

Highlight • Trail

7.54 km

Lonely Shepherd Standing Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Lonely Shepherd standing stone ledgend story

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11.0 km

Craig y Cilau: Crags and Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

The walk along Craig y Cilau is a pretty special experience. The imposing rock faces of the limestone escarpment are home to a really diverse variety of rare wild plants. …

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12.7 km

Coed Dyffryn

Forest

13.4 km

Coed Pen-twyn

Forest

17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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