Usk Valley Walk - Stile-Free
Contours Walking Holidays
Usk Valley Walk - Stile-Free
https://www.contours.co.uk/usk-valley-walk-stile-free
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
This user-friendly walk through the glorious Usk Valley begins from Llangattock village and neighbouring Crickhowell, each with their own quiet charm. The route then meanders along canal towpaths through woodland and farmland, following the river. As well as wonderful scenery throughout, the route encounters lime kilns, aqueducts and countless bridges on its way to the market town of Brecon.
This particular tour also includes a circular day walk from Talybont-on-Usk halfway through your holiday. This extension takes you around the Talybont Reservoir via more quiet forests and riverside paths, featuring spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons. Overall, this walk is perfect for new walkers seeking a taste of the beautiful Welsh countryside.
As a Stile-Free route, this walking holiday along the Usk Valley Walk has no stiles or other challenging obstacles to contend with. Any climbs or descents are short and/or gentle. It is suitable for beginners, young families and those with mild mobility impairments.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVWA1 | From Llangattock (Crickhowell) to Brecon | 3 days walking | £500 | |
| UVWA2 | From Llangattock (Crickhowell) to Brecon | 4 days walking | £615 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVWSB | From Abergavenny to Brecon | 3 days walking | £500 |
This tour includes an optional, circular day walk from Talybont via the Taff Trail and Talybont Reservoir. This means you will spend two nights in Talybont-on-Usk. If you do not wish to do this circular day walk, you can instead use this day as a rest day. If you do not wish to spend two nights in Talybont-on-Usk, please advise this in the comments box when booking.
Travel to Llangattock (Crickhowell) where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Llangattock (Crickhowell) to Tal-y-Bont(L). 8 miles (13km)
Tal-y-Bont(L) to Tal-y-Bont(L). 5.5 miles (9km)
Tal-y-Bont(L) to Brecon. 7 miles (11km)
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:
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Strolling at your own pace alongside the River Usk, admiring the scenery and counting the many bridges spanning the canal.
Visiting the atmospheric Welsh villages of Llangattock, Llangynidr, Talybont-on-Usk, Aber and Pencelli and uncovering each of their unique stories.
Exploring the popular town of Brecon, with its Georgian architecture, 12th century cathedral and a range of interesting museums.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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