Crickhowell Bridge – River Usk loop from Ebbw Vale

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Crickhowell Bridge – River Usk loop from Ebbw Vale

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Crickhowell Bridge – River Usk loop from Ebbw Vale

02:07

28.5km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.59 km

Llangynidr Mountain Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

A near-6km climb in the Black Mountains that averages a manageable 7% but ramps up to 15% in places

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13.4 km

Glanusk Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely tranquil campsite on the Glanusk Estate.

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14.4 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal near Crickhowell

Highlight • Trail

16.5 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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16.5 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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23.9 km

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

An amazing view point and almost alpine descent. Ride over the top of the moors from the mining valleys and see the amazing green of the Brecon Beacons below. You …

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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

1.16 km

433 m

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

1.16 km

287 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

11°C

3°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

June 2, 2023,Ebbw Vale to Crickhowell loop

Great little loop route for climbs. Parked up at side of B&M store, Ebbw Vale - which is free & plentiful. From here it's a nice steady climb before descending towards Crickhowell. Handy bike repair shop just off route; see pics. Nice coffee among numerous cafe's before return ascent and back to the car. Well worth the views & ride.