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River Usk – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Gilwern

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River Usk – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Gilwern

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5.0

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River Usk – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Gilwern

00:55

12.9km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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575 m

Gilwern Boat Hire

Highlight • Structure

1.48 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

This flat and easy tow path runs along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, perfect for gravel cyclists, mountain bikers, walkers and runners.

Especially lovely in autumn with the changing colours of the trees, but really a great year-round trail.

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5.06 km

Giant Redwood in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful at sunset

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5.08 km

Giant Redwood Tree by the Canal

Highlight • Natural

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

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6.13 km

Llangattock Village and Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The village of Llangattock is an excellent base for exploring the Brecon Beacons National Park. There are plenty of accommodation options and places to eat and drink in the village, …

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6.77 km

View of the Bridge in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Natural

7.05 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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7.08 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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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.51 km

3.36 km

2.63 km

1.97 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

4.55 km

3.51 km

2.87 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

22°C

12°C

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River Usk – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Gilwern

Gilwern Boat Hire

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Giant Redwood in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Giant Redwood Tree by the Canal

Llangattock Village and Canal

View of the Bridge in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

River Usk

Crickhowell Bridge

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