A 7km circular walk from Brecon Promenade car park, which starts near the Boathouse (LD3 9PG). There is plenty of parking alongside the River Usk. This circular walk (approximately 4 miles) along the river is a fairly easy 2 hour route but is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Facing…
Brecon has a lively arts scene and is well known for the walks in and around the surrounding countryside but are you aware of the town’s own poetry trail? The trail encourages you to explore the corners, streets and rivers of the town and gives you a different view on…
This super waterside walk follows the River Usk, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and the Brecon and Newport Canal from Caerleon to Brecon. The walk passes through Abergavenny and Usk and is enclosed by beautiful hills for the whole of its length. There are also splendid views of the Brecon…
Standing on the summit of a prominent hill above the Usk Valley, Pen-y-Crug is one of the most impressive hillforts in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with views of the town of Brecon and the surrounding mountain ranges. It can be found at a height of 331m on the Crug,…
The Three Castle Walk starts nearby and takes in Skenfrith, Grosmont and Whitecastle, three small but still impressive castles in Monmouthshire. Distance: 18.6 miles This walk around the Welsh Marches takes in the three Norman castles of Skenfrith, Grosmont and Whitecastle. From Abergavenny, the best starting point is White Castle…
In the centre of Abergavenny, easily accessible from the town centre. Some 20 hectares of riverside meadow, next to the River Usk, with bordering trees, small copses, streams and ponds. Beautiful views of the River Usk, the Blorenge and of Abergavenny Castle and town. The meadows are managed traditionally, being…
The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, or Mon and Brec for short, is a true hidden gem. A haven for wildlife and a favourite with nature-lovers, walkers and cyclists. The navigable section of the canal runs for approx. 36 miles from Brecon to Five Locks, Cwmbran. A favourite with holiday boaters,…
Abergavenny provides an ideal base for exploring the Brecon Beacons on foot. A short walk from the town centre takes you into the countryside, longer walks could take you to the top of one of several mountains overlooking Abergavenny. The three main peaks also have car parks closer to the…