River Usk – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Crickhowell
River Usk – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Crickhowell
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River Usk – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Crickhowell
01:22
12.4km
110m
Running
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: March 21, 2026
Tips
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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150 m
Askew's Bakery
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
6.33 km
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath
Highlight • River
Especially lovely in autumn with the changing colours of the trees, but really a great year-round trail.
Tip by
9.90 km
Giant Redwood in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
9.92 km
Giant Redwood Tree by the Canal
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
11.0 km
Llangattock Village and Canal
Highlight • Cycleway
With the imposing gritstone plateau of Mynydd Llangatwg and the limestone quarries and cave systems of the Llangattock Escarpment to the south and Pen Cerrig-calch and the Neolithic interest of Table Mountain to the north, there's plenty of superb hiking on the village's doorstep.
Meanwhile, a short drive to the west are the Central Beacons, crowned by Pen y Fan, the highest British peak south of Snowdonia.
Tip by
11.9 km
River Usk
Highlight • River
Beyond the eponymous town of Usk it passes the Roman legionary fortress of Caerleon to flow through the heart of the city of Newport and into the Severn estuary at Uskmouth beyond Newport at Newport Wetlands. The river is about 125 km (78 mi) long.
The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal follows the Usk for most of the length of the canal.
Tip by
11.9 km
Crickhowell Bridge
Highlight • River
Crickhowell itself is a small market town with the remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans.
Tip by
12.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.57 km
2.77 km
2.69 km
1.59 km
1.38 km
436 m
Surfaces
3.51 km
3.37 km
2.16 km
1.47 km
1.32 km
436 m
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Elevation
Highest point (120 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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Friday 15 May
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2°C
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