Usk Valley Walk
Explore the Usk Valley Walk at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Including daily luggage transfer.
Usk Valley Walk
https://www.contours.co.uk/usk-valley-walk
A self-guided walking holiday along the banks of the River Usk from Usk to Brecon.
From £495 per person
The Usk Valley Walk explores historic market towns and quaint villages as it presses north between the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains, tracing the path of the river between Usk and Brecon.
Never straying far from the river, the trail follows low-level paths and the towpath of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal through an unspoilt landscape of rolling hills, patchwork fields and woodland between waterside inns, overlooked by the towering mountains that flank the valley.
From £495 per person
The full Usk Valley Walk walking holiday spans 38 miles from Usk to Brecon, staying close to the River Usk throughout. The path winds its way between the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains, exploring plenty of historic market towns and charming villages on the way.
With its combination of incredible scenery, changing terrain and intriguing settlements to discover, the Usk Valley Walk is a wonderful foray into the heart of the Welsh countryside.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVW3 | From Usk to Brecon | 3 days walking | £495 | |
| UVW4 | From Usk to Brecon | 4 days walking | £615 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVWSB | From Abergavenny to Brecon | 3 days walking | £500 |
Travel to Usk where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Usk to Abergavenny. 16 miles (25.5km)
Abergavenny to Talybont-on-Usk. 18 miles (28.5km)
Talybont-on-Usk to Brecon. 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Depart from Brecon after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Enjoying the sound of the water as you follow the River Usk through the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Exploring the ancient ruins at Usk and Abergavenny.
Admiring a variety of scenery, from pretty riverside woodland to the dramatic peaks of the Black Mountains.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“Overall a good experience.”Mr Browne, UK
“A great 5 days of walking, much enjoyed by both of us.”Mr Brooke-Smith, UK
“Loved every part of it! Everything was very well organized and we were pleased with all of our accommodations. We felt well-prepared for what to expect and how to pack, and your staff was always very helpful in answering questions.”Ms Dykstra, USA
“The Wales countryside is beautiful and the people we meet along the way were friendly and helpful.”Ms Leishman, Czech Republic
“Beautiful, pleasant, not demanding walk along the canal.”Mr Hojvat, USA
“Another excellent holiday from Contours. All arrangements went smoothly and the accommodation was of a high standard.”Mr Simmons, UK
“Well organised. Amazing countryside. Charming hotels. Great route. Will come again.”Mr Gunnewicht, UK
