Usk Bridge – Abergavenny Castle and Museum loop from Usk

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Usk Bridge – Abergavenny Castle and Museum loop from Usk

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Usk Bridge – Abergavenny Castle and Museum loop from Usk

03:59

54.9km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.4 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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730 m

Usk Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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871 m

Newnham-on-Severn Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely village with a convenient one stop style shop to stock up on snacks as you pass through.

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1.20 km

Graig-yn-Allt

Forest

2.04 km

Usk to Woodlake Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Depending where this comes on your ride, it could be an opener climb for a big day in the saddle or an absolute slog.

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5.36 km

Country Lane Near Usk

Highlight • Climb

By a few lumpy bits they mean a category 4 climb that we faced shortly after a pub stop.

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11.5 km

Ynys-y-pica Wood

Forest

16.3 km

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Marker

Highlight • Bridge

Southern edge of the park, on a bridge over the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal.

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19.9 km

Goytre Wharf

Highlight • Settlement

24.3 km

Clare Cochrane Memorial Bench

Highlight • Structure

Claire (1945-2019) loved to sit on this bank with her dog Swifty. If you want to know why she adored this spot, please have a seat.

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34.0 km

Abergavenny Castle and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

These beautiful castle ruins are well worth a visit if you are in Abergavenny. There's also a quaint little museum built into the castle to help visitors understand the town's history.

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