Usk Valley Walk Approx 48 Miles (78KM)

The route follows some of the course of the River Usk and runs from a start point at Caerleon, not far upstream from the rivermouth at Uskmouth, south of Newport, up the river valley, with interesting detours, to Brecon in the north.

It passes from Roman Caerleon uphill, climbing the Wentwood ridge, to descend into gentle dairy pastureland, visiting the riverside towns of Usk and Abergavenny, where it enters the Brecon Beacons National Park.

The route follows the towpath of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, bypassing Crickhowell where it climbs again providing views of the Black Mountains, falling back to canal towpath again.

Just after Llangynidr it climbs again towards Talybont Reservoir with fine views of the highest part of the Brecon Beacons on the way.

Passing below the reservoir the route climbs towards Talybont Forest rejoining the canal at Pencelli. The route ends at Brecon.

The route is waymarked using a symbol of an otter's head, an animal that any walker may well see on the river. A guidebook for the route is available from bookshops.

More adventurous walkers can follow further up the River Usk towards its source in the Carmarthenshire Fans below Fan Brycheiniog in the far west of the National Park.

 

Total distance:  Approx 48 Miles (78KM)

 

Grade: Green sections.  (Grade Description)

 

Start/Finish: Caerleon to Brecon through the Vale of Usk

 

Accommodation: Hotels, B & B, Farmhouse or Inns

 

Price:

4 Night Walking Break. 3 walking days £300.pp

5 Night Walking Break. 4 walking days £375.pp

6 Night Walking Break. 5 walking days £450.pp

WHY not add a night giving you the chance to see Caerleon or Brecon and explore the Roman history Caerleon or the ancient market town of Brecon or why not both!!

7 Night Walking Break. 5 walking days £525.pp

 

 

Cost includes Luggage transfers where required, your accommodation on bed & breakfast basis, if you need a packed lunch they can be arranged subject to accommodation providers charge.

Detailed maps and route descriptions provided as required.