The Usk and canal New Year Bimble

North Gwent Group

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Overview

Starting point: Main road car park, Gilwern.

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Walk description:

An easy grade walk to start the New year starting from Gilwern, joining the Usk valley walk through to Govilon. Then dropping down to Llanfoist and returning along the river Usk.

Unfortunately we don't accept dogs on the walk.

Distance: 6 Miles - Duration: 4 Hrs

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Sunday, 11 January 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 24730 14580
Nearest postcode:: NP7 0AU
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Start time:: 9:30 am

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