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11 Usk Lady Hill at Twyn Square, Usk
Walking Route, free entry
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Details
A 3.1 mile walk on good tracks from Usk.
This is a short but varied walk through farmland and woodland to the north of Usk. It loops north east through rolling hills and woodland towards Gwehelog before turning south west to follow Cwm Cayo - a small valley back to the River Usk. You then follow the route of the old railway to the Old Station before the path continues to Usk Castle and rejoins the outward route.
Points of interest include Usk Castle, Pwll Melyn Battle Site, Usk Station tunnel.
Walk Route: Usk
Duration: 1.5 hours
Miles: 3
Time/Effort | 2 out of 5 |
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Navigation | 2 out of 5 |
Technicality | 2 out of 5 |
Height gain/loss (metres) | 80 |
OS map | Ordnance Survey map: OS Explorer 1:25 000 Sheet 152 Newport & Pontypool |
Toilets | Public toilets in Maryport Street car park, shops, cafes and pubs in Usk. |
Refreshments | Shops, cafes and pubs in Usk. |
Prices
Free entry
Directions
Map reference: SO 377009 Lat: 51.70351 Long: -2.90196
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport