The Usk, Updated July 2009
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A NEW ACCESS POINT AT SENNYBRIDGE. PLEASE ACCESS THE RIVER FROM THE RIGHT BANK AT THE FARMER'S CAR PARK (SEE PDF DOWNLOAD BELOW FOR DETAILS).
We have negotiated a number of access and exit points for canoeing on the following 3 reaches, each of which has its own specific conditions. Some of these are new, negotiated following complaints from residents, so please look at the maps. You are asked to remember that the right to cross land and canoe is given freely by generous owners and we rely on sensible use to sustain these arrangements. Please read carefully the terms of the reach before setting off.
Over the coming months, the access arrangements will be finalised and permanent signs will make routes much clearer. Given success with these arrangements, further reaches can be negotiated. Please let us know of any issues via the contact us page. It is important that you appreciate that the Upper Wye and Usk are not suitable for novices and should not be attempted by them unaccompanied.
The Usk is a Special Area of Conservation and care should be taken not to damage any bankside feature or disturb wildlife. To protect the ecology of rivers that you enjoy use of, you must be aware of biosecurity issues and measures.
The following conditions apply:
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Canoeing can take place between 18th October and 2nd March and ...
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Outside this period when the Brecon Gauge is above the red line (2' 6").
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Please proceed in a generally downstream direction.
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You are responsible for your own safety and insurance. You proceed entirely at your own risk.
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Use only the designated access and exit points for landing, save in emergency.
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Follow the directions of anglers as to which side you should pass them. Avoid confrontation with other river users.
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Take all your litter home.
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Avoid confrontation with other river users
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Consent ONLY applies to the reaches indicated and does NOT imply or authorise canoeing on any other tributary or stream.
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Follow the Biosecurity Measures.
Sennybridge to Brecon [PDF] ...... Please allow sufficient time to download
Brecon to Talybont [PDF]
Talybont to Llangynidr/Crickhowell [PDF]
