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Crickhowell

Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Crickhowell

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Crickhowell

Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Crickhowell

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Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Crickhowell

01:20

5.13km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18 m

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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226 m

Askew's Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic bakery in Crickhowell for jersey pocket supplies.

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578 m

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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4.58 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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4.61 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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5.13 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

1.49 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.62 km

1.28 km

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Crickhowell

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Askew's Bakery

Crickhowell Castle ruins

River Usk

Crickhowell Bridge

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