Walks near Usk
This Monmouthshire based town is a great place for riverside and country walking.
The Usk Valley Walk passes through the town providing an opportunity to explore the beautiful river valley on a good waymarked footpath. Just west of the town there's Cefn Ila where there's some lovely peaceful woodlands with several specimen trees in an attractive arboretum.
A few more miles to the west there's Llandegfedd Reservoir where you can enjoy a splendid waterside circular trail. Near here you can also pick up the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and enjoy easy walks along the towpath.
This circular walk in the town starts from the car park at Usk Island next to the river. You'll then pass along the old railway to visit the historic Usk Castle. You can explore the Grade I listed ruins and enjoy some splendid views over the area from the elevated position of the castle.
The walk then takes you through the town centre before a riverside stroll takes you back to the car park.
Scroll down for a list of further walks near and around Usk.
Postcode
NP15 1BH - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsUsk Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Usk
- Usk Valley Walk - This super waterside walk follows the River Usk, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and the Brecon and Newport Canal from Caerleon to Brecon
- Cefn Ila - This walk visits the Cefn Ila Woodlands near the town of Usk in Monmouthshire.
- Llandegfedd Reservoir - Enjoy a long circular walk around this beautiful reservoir near Cwmbran and Newport
- Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal - Follow the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal from Brecon to Newport on this super waterside walking and cycling route
- Cwmbran - Enjoy an easy walk along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal on this easy waterside walk in Cwmbran
- Blaen Bran Reservoir - This circular walk visits the Blaen Bran Reservoirs near Cwmbran in Torfaen county.
- Pontypool - This Torfaen county based town has a fine local park and waterside trails along the local river and canal.
- Goytre Wharf - This circular walk from the Goytre Wharf takes you along a section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal before exploring the countryside to the west of the wharf.
- Abergavenny Castle Meadows and Linda Vista Gardens - This lovely circular walk takes you around the pretty meadows surrounding Abergavenny Castle
- Abergavenny Sugarloaf Walk - This epic circular walk takes you to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain from the town of Abergavenny
- Gilwern - This walk from the little village of Gilwern takes you along a pleasant section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal to neighbouring Llangattock
- Cwmcarn Forest - This large country park has miles of fantastic walking and cycling trails to explore
- Sirhowy Valley Country Park - Explore 1000 acres of woodland and meadows in this beautiful country park in Risca
- Sirhowy Valley Ridgeway Walk - This walk runs through the beautiful Sirhowy Valley in south Wales
- Blorenge - This challenging walk takes you around this prominent hill in the southeastern corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Wentwood Forest - Wentwood Forest is located a few miles north east of Newport in South Wales
- Newbridge on Usk - This pretty riverside hamlet is located just a few miles north of the city of Newport.
Pubs/Cafes
The Castle Inn is a good choice for some post walk refreshment. The inn includes an intimate dining area and a lovely outside garden and patio area for those summer days. They are located in a pleasant spot at 7 Twyn Square, NP15 1BH.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head south along the Usk Valley Walk and you will soon come to the neighbouring village of Newbridge on Usk. The pretty village includes a photogenic 18th century red sandstone bridge and a fine riverside pub.
Photos
The Great Keep, Usk Castle. The Great Keep was originally the Gate House and the work of Richard 'Strongbow' de Clare in 1170. Richard de Clare gave Usk its first charter in 1170 and founded Usk Priory.
Usk Castle, Inner ward
Sunday in Bridge Street
South side of Usk Bridge, Usk
Grassy eyot in the River Usk, Usk
Disused Railway Bridge
The 'old' railway tunnel from the 'old' station
Usk Clock