The Usk, June 2011 onwards...
Latest News: In partnership with Brecon Beacons National Park, we upgraded and improved some of the Usk access/exit points in February and March 2011. In addition, BBNP and British Waterways have added an extra access point at Brynich Lock, in between Brecon and Talybont. This enables you to enter the river at Brecon, paddle down to Brynich Lock, exit the river and paddle back to Brecon via the canal.
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: Sennybridge to Brecon; Brecon to Talybont; Talybont to Crickhowell (or Llangynidr 30th Oct to 2nd Feb). Some of the access/exit points are newly negotiated following complaints from local residents, so please check the details and 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.
We were unsuccessful in negotiating a formal car park at Llangynidr – planning permission was refused by Brecon Beacons National Park.
Please ensure you are aware of restrictions to progressing beyond Llangynidr due to shooting at the Glanusk Estate from 30th October to 1st February.
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 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 on the 3 Usk reaches between 18th October and 2nd March or 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]
