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:

Sennybridge to Brecon [PDF] ...... Please allow sufficient time to download

Brecon to Talybont [PDF]

Talybont to Llangynidr/Crickhowell [PDF]

Usk Overall Map Sennybridge to Brecon Brecon to Talybont Talybont to Crickhowell Sennybridge to Brecon Brecon to Talybont Talybont to Crickhowell