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River Usk – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

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The Vale Of Grwyney

River Usk – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

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River Usk – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

01:16

4.92km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.24 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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2

2.27 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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3

2.72 km

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4

2.76 km

Alisby Castle

Highlight • Castle

B

4.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.38 km

1.63 km

720 m

194 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

1.72 km

743 m

< 100 m

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