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Crickhowell

River Usk – Craig y Cilau: Crags and Caves loop from Crickhowell

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South Wales
Crickhowell

River Usk – Craig y Cilau: Crags and Caves loop from Crickhowell

Moderate

4.4

(25)

123

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River Usk – Craig y Cilau: Crags and Caves loop from Crickhowell

03:28

11.3km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.83 km for 0 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

528 m

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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2

558 m

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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3

638 m

Nant Onneu Meadow

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4

1.46 km

Llangattock Village and Canal

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The village of Llangattock is an excellent base for exploring the Brecon Beacons National Park. There are plenty of accommodation options and places to eat and drink in the village, …

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5

1.82 km

In-wall stairs built for pedestrians to use to climb down on to the canal below, these steps are marked with a bridle path sign just nestled to the side of the Roman bridge that sits over the canal.

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6

4.18 km

View of the Brecon Beacons

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7

4.39 km

Craig y Cilau: Crags and Caves

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The walk along Craig y Cilau is a pretty special experience. The imposing rock faces of the limestone escarpment are home to a really diverse variety of rare wild plants. …

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8

5.96 km

View of Craig y Cilau

Highlight • Natural Monument

6.94 km

Coetgae Du

Forest

B

11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

3.20 km

1.27 km

1.26 km

1.18 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

2.09 km

2.08 km

1.62 km

1.13 km

611 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

4°C

45 %

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