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Brecon Castle – River Usk loop from Brecon

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Brecon Castle – River Usk loop from Brecon

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Brecon Castle – River Usk loop from Brecon

01:47

6.69km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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93 m

Brecon Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Brecon, the town after which the Beacons are named, is unsurprisingly a fantastic base for exploring the national park. The graceful, green forms of the Central Beacons and Pen y …

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3.41 km

River Usk

Highlight • River

The Usk River through Brecon and beyond is simply stunning. The Usk is at the heart of the life of the community of Brecon. It gives birth to the Brecon …

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3.77 km

View of Brecon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy Trail with good views for all to Hike

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6.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.10 km

980 m

306 m

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

2.15 km

1.33 km

642 m

245 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 July

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Brecon Castle – River Usk loop from Brecon

Brecon Castle

River Usk

View of Brecon

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