Usk Valley Walk

Usk Valley Walk

A self-guided walking holiday along the banks of the River Usk from Usk to Brecon.

4 to 5 nights
21-42 miles
Easy to Moderate / Demanding

From £485 per person

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About the trail

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.

The Usk Valley Walk On Film:

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Choose your route

  • Usk Valley Walk
  • Usk Valley Walk Short Break
  • Usk Valley Walk - Stile-Free

About this route

4 to 5 nights
21 miles
Easy
2nd January to 24th December

From £490 per person

Usk Valley Walk - Stile-Free

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.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
UVWA1 From Llangattock (Crickhowell) to Brecon 4 nights, 3 days walking Stile-Free - Easy £490
UVWA2 From Llangattock (Crickhowell) to Brecon 5 nights, 4 days walking Stile-Free - Easy £600

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
UVWSB From Abergavenny(L) to Brecon 4 nights, 3 days walking Easy / Moderate £490