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River Usk, Ffawyddog and Canal

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Overview

The route follows the Usk via the Glan Usk Estate, before climbing via Coed Ffawyddog to follow paths and lanes back to the canal and return to Crickhowell. Two short, steep, uphill sections and paths may be muddy.

Sunday, 14 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
125m / 410ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Hilary Smart (07549 338322).

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 21649 18553
Nearest postcode:
NP8 1DE
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highly.general.sands
Start time:
10:00 am

Crickhowell High School Car Park, New Road, Crickhowell.

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