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Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Crickhowell

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Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Crickhowell

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Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Crickhowell

01:02

3.82km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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121 m

Llangattock Village and Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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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1.75 km

Alisby Castle

Highlight • Castle

1.79 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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2.10 km

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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2.31 km

Askew's Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic bakery in Crickhowell for jersey pocket supplies.

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2.78 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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2.81 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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2.89 km

Nant Onneu Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

3.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.33 km

808 m

677 m

657 m

317 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.66 km

1.13 km

963 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Crickhowell

Llangattock Village and Canal

Alisby Castle

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Askew's Bakery

Crickhowell Bridge

River Usk

Nant Onneu Meadow

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