The
walk from Usk to Abergavenny is largely along the riverbank with short diversions
up the hillside. Some of the prettiest stretches of the river are passed
on the way. Joining the Monmouth and Brecon canal just before reaching Abergavenny
there are several miles of level walking on the towpath high above the River
Usk. The canal is one of the most beautiful in Britain and has been restored
along much of its length with narrow boats available for hire. There are
many remnants of the coal, iron and lime industries on the remaining wharfs
such as lime kilns at Llangattock and several tramways which carried coal,
iron ore and limestone to and fro the industrial valleys to the west.
Beyond Llangattock the route veers away from the canal for a few miles and
rejoins the canal near Llangynidr. After passing 5 locks the path climbs
up the hillside again to the highest point of the Walk, nearly 1000 ft (300m)
above sea level, descending to Aber near Talybont Reservoir. Ascending from
the valley the route goes through farmland and a short stretch of woodland
then falling back to the canal towpath, this part of the walk being shared
with the Taff Trail.
After crossing Brynich aqueduct over the river the outskirts of Brecon are soon reached and the Walk terminates at Probert Basin with its theatre, restaurant and car park facilities. A short walk takes you into the centre of Brecon.
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