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River Usk – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Crickhowell

River Usk – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Crickhowell

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River Usk – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Crickhowell

01:03

18.0km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.97 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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16.5 km

View of the Bridge in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Natural

16.8 km

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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16.9 km

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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17.4 km

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic coffee stop, cakes, sandwiches etc are amazing. Owner and staff are great and will let you take your bike out to the back so no need to leave on the street.

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17.6 km

Crickhowell Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

An excellent place to start numerous mountain biking adventures. It's a small town, with plenty of places to refill or refresh before, during or after your ride.

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

1.19 km

591 m

Surfaces

9.54 km

8.46 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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11°C

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River Usk – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Crickhowell

The Dragon's Head

View of the Bridge in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

River Usk

Crickhowell Bridge

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Crickhowell Town Centre

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