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Along the broad and beautiful valley of the river Usk, between the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains in the ancient kingdom of Gwent, southwest Wales. The route runs alongside or close to the river via Usk to Llanellen, where it joins the towpath of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, passing close to Abergavenny at Llanfoist and continuing via Llangattock (Crickhowell), Talybont Reservoir and the Brecon Beacons national park. Along the way are woodlands, hillsides, spring flower meadows and Roman remains. While there are a few short, sharp climbs the route is generally on the level, particularly along the canal sections. The Walk is promoted by the Usk Valley Walk Partnership comprising the national park, the local authorities and British Waterways, and was opened in 1988. Public Transport From Caerleon walkers can either walk or take a bus into
central Newport which has regular rail services to Cardiff, Swansea, Fishguard,
Abergavenny, Hereford, Birmingham, Bristol, London and many other destinations.
Buses link Newport and Caerleon with Usk; Llanellen and Llanfoist with
Abergavenny and Pontypool; and Llanfoist and Abergavenny with Crickhowell,
Talybont and Brecon. From Brecon return to Abergavenny by bus for rail services
back to Newport, and to Hereford, Shrewsbury and Birmingham. Brecon also has
regular buses to Cardiff. Publications
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