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Discover medieval castles, foodie towns, rolling countryside, rural pubs and much more along the Usk Valley Walk in Monmouthshire as it heads north from Caerleon and through Usk and Abergavenny.
See an interactive map of the walk by clicking the map below
Highlights on the Usk Valley Walk
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Caerleon
The site of the 50-acre (20.3ha) Roman legionary fortress of Isca, the permanent base of the Second Augustan Legion in Britain from about A.D. 75. Impressive remains of the fortress baths, amphitheatre, barracks, and fortress wall.
Kemeys Commander, Nr Usk
Traditional home cooked food, light bites, afternoon teas, cooked breakfasts, Sunday lunches, handmade cakes and puddings.
Powys
Start Crickhowell Car Park GR219 183
Turn R out of CP and down to main road. Turn L and take first L off main road. SO for 2km and turn R onto path between hedges. Follow path then SO over bridge and up to road junction. Turn L then R up steep…
Abergavenny
Set close to the centre of the historic market town of Abergavenny, The Abergavenny Hotel offers 4 star guest accommodation in a charming Victorian building with an attractive red-brick façade and stone trim.
Usk
Great food and afternoon tea at the Cwrt Bleddyn
Usk
Number 49 is a unique independent licensed Coffee House, Interiors and Dress Agency run by husband and wife Andrea and Martin Sholl and their daughter Katie.
Nr. Usk
The Greyhound Inn is an award-winning traditional country pub with rooms in the heart of beautiful Monmouthshire, offering the warmest welcome, accommodation and wholesome home cooked foods. We are proud to be a dog friendly pub and hotel!
Abergavenny
Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11 - 4 except Mondays and Wednesdays. The grounds of Abergavenny Castle are open every day 11am - 4pm except for a two week period over Christmas and New Year. We look forward to welcoming you!
Gilwern
The ‘Mon & Brec Canal’ is considered by many to be the most scenic waterway of all and lies within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Why not explore this beautiful waterway on one of our 5 narrowboats. Relax and enjoy the scenery whilst cruising…
Powys
Mynydd Du Forest Route 36km
Abergavenny
The Bridge Inn at Llanfoist, known as “The Bridge” is a small privately owned pub perched on the banks of the Usk river, easy to find, and just 1/2 mile from the ancient town of Abergavenny, often referred to as “The Gateway of Wales”.
Abergavenny
A stunning & unique 15 acre historic garden with unusual herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, a circular walled garden, streams, cascades, rills and ponds.
Usk
An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.
Caerleon
Step back in time at the National Roman Legion Museum and explore life in a far-flung outpost of the mighty Roman Empire.
Llanfoist, Abergavenny
2.8 mile walk along the cycle track to Govilon and back along the canal.
Abergavenny,
Established in Cardiff in 2005, Madame Fromage has now grown into one of the leading cheese emporiums in the country. In May 2021, we opened our new Deli & Cafe in Nevill Street, Abergavenny.
Bettws Newydd
The Black Bear Inn is a small village pub and restaurant serving seasonal British food, situated in the Usk Valley.
Llanbadoc, Usk
Usk has been keeping a secret, or rather the Glen-Yr-Afon Hotel, situated just a few minutes walk from the centre of Usk, has. The secret is the hotels restaurant, Clarkes.
Abergavenny
The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51.5 km) through idyllic scenery in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Usk
An award-winning five star, two AA Rosette Restaurant and is located in Tredunnock near Usk a few miles from Abergavenny.
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