Usk Valley Walk Short Break
Sample the Usk Valley Walk on a short self-guided walking holiday: the perfect weekend getaway. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
Usk Valley Walk Short Break
https://www.contours.co.uk/usk-valley-walk-short-break
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 £500 per person
Our Usk Valley short break is the perfect way to sample the Usk Valley Walk even if you’re short on time. Setting off from the bustling market town of Abergavenny, the trail stays close to the river as it meanders through tranquil woodland, with the occasional glimpse of the Black Mountains through the trees.
Several well-placed viewpoints offer breath-taking views over the valley and the encroaching mountains. The walk draws to a close at Brecon, a vibrant town with plenty of old buildings to visit, making this an excellent finishing point for your holiday.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVWSB | From Abergavenny to Brecon | 3 days walking | £500 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVWSB | From Abergavenny to Brecon | 3 days walking | £500 |
Travel to Abergavenny where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Abergavenny to Crickhowell. 8 miles (13km)
Crickhowell to Talybont-on-Usk. 10 miles (16km)
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:
Exploring the fascinating ancient ruins at Abergavenny before setting off on your walk.
Passing through the quaint villages of Llanfoist, Govilon, Llangynidr and many others.
Walking through pleasant woodland and enjoying the variety of colourful wild flowers and birdlife.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“Luggage transfer worked great, accommodation was generally better than expected. Great!”Mr Zackrisson, Sweden
“A lovely walk, particularly for autumn.”Mrs Crompton, UK
“Contours as ever up to its high standards.”Mr McDonough, UK
“Lovely area to walk. Most of the party had never visited the area before and were impressed with the walk and the towns of Abergavenny Crickhowell Talybont-on-Usk and Brecon. The views were beautiful.”Mr Riley, UK
“Amazing scenery to walk through.”Mrs Allerton, UK
