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Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Llanelly

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Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Llanelly

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Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Llanelly

03:34

13.3km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

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 8.56 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.27 km

River Usk Walk, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The town lies on the River Usk, on the southern edge of the Black Mountains and in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Significant parts of the …

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4.05 km

The Dragon's Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful views, riverside paths,field tracks and lanes.River sections may flood after heavy rain mainly dog friendly

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6.81 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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7.26 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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7.29 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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8.19 km

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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8.55 km

Roman Steps by the Canal Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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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9.14 km

Giant Redwood Tree by the Canal

Highlight • Natural

Massive tree next to the canal. Really stands out against everything else!

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

5.26 km

1.39 km

610 m

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

4.32 km

1.90 km

1.26 km

1.06 km

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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9°C

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Crickhowell Castle ruins – River Usk loop from Llanelly

River Usk Walk, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

The Dragon's Head

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Crickhowell Bridge

River Usk

Llangattock Village and Canal

Roman Steps by the Canal Bridge

Giant Redwood Tree by the Canal

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