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River Usk – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

River Usk – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

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River Usk – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

01:33

32.3km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.4 km for 230 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.1 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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11.2 km

River Usk

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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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17.6 km

Public Restroom and Bicycle Parking

Highlight • Parking

18.5 km

Walnut Tree Convenience Store & Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Not the easiest to spot but great little garden around the back with heaters and fab coffee and food. Owners very friendly and welcoming. little gem!!!

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30.2 km

Askew's Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic bakery in Crickhowell for jersey pocket supplies.

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30.5 km

Crickhowell Castle ruins

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Crickhowell Castle, also known as Alisby's castle, dominates the views from the delightful market town. The now Grade I-listed ruin began life as a motte and bailey castle in the …

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30.7 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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30.9 km

Halo Café

Highlight • Cafe

This is a beautiful cafe, with plenty of room to stack your bikes. Tasty food and snacks with friendly staff. It has a lovely sunny courtyard with plenty of seating.

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32.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

382 m

315 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

4.71 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

19°C

12°C

0 %

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River Usk – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

Crickhowell Bridge

River Usk

Public Restroom and Bicycle Parking

Walnut Tree Convenience Store & Cafe

Askew's Bakery

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Halo Café

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