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Cwmdu, Llanfilo & Talybont on Usk loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Cwmdu, Llanfilo & Talybont on Usk loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Cwmdu, Llanfilo & Talybont on Usk loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

03:40

54.3km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Parking

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8.18 km

A479 Climb and Descent Near Cwmdu

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The A479 after Cwmdu climbs from about 150 m to a high point of 293 m before descending north towards Talgarth.

Cars drive fairly quickly along this segment, but visibility …

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25.8 km

Penyrallt Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is part of NCN route 8. Penyrallt hill itself is steep and climbs from 225 m in the west up to 294 m. It's a narrow, tree covered country …

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34.0 km

Brynich Aqueduct

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Brynich Aqueduct carries the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal over the River Usk. After the green light was given for the aqueduct to be built in 1799, no time was wasted …

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38.4 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Use this road if you don't want to get soaked on the towpath.

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41.3 km

The White Hart Inn, Talybont-on-Usk

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Good pub and a great location to finish your bike ride or hike at.

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53.6 km

Crickhowell Bridge

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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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54.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.0 km

12.4 km

1.45 km

1.22 km

990 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

9.52 km

2.67 km

379 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Cwmdu, Llanfilo & Talybont on Usk loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

A479 Climb and Descent Near Cwmdu

Penyrallt Hill

Brynich Aqueduct

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Towpath

The White Hart Inn, Talybont-on-Usk

Crickhowell Bridge

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