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Pwll Melyn, Cwm Cayo & the River Usk

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Overview

A circular walk from Usk, passing Usk Castle and the Pwll Melyn 1405 battlefield before descending through the pheasant wood and following Cwm Cayo down to the River Usk and back to the start.

Saturday, 23 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Graeme Cox (07751 754652)

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 37788 00423
Nearest postcode:
NP15 1AZ
what3words:
slides.majoring.harvest
Start time:
10:00 am

Maryport Street South Car Park, Usk (opposite prison).

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