Walk: Cwmdu to Crickhowell
There are various ways of walking to or from Crickhowell but this will only describe the most direct valley bottom option. There are two different ways of walking to Tretower which lies directly en route. The quickest route is from the top of the campsite and follows the lane to the right. Continue in a straight past the cottage at the furthermost corner of the campsite. Then straight ahead down the green lane. At the end of the track you will have to walk down the main road for around 300 metres and take the footpath along the pavement through the village of Tretower.
Walk directly past the entrance to Tretower Court and along the quiet lane. Just 100 metres later you cross the “river” and 210 metres after that cross a second very small stream. Turn immediately left after the little stream and follow the way mark finger post which points down the side of a large field. This leads to a stile which takes you into a narrow strip of woodland. Here the path is easy and obvious. Eventually this returns you into the large field and its just a couple of hundred metres further to reach the main road (A40).
(Please note the route where you entered the large field as on the return the entry point to the woodland strip isn’t quite so obvious.)
Once at the A40
At the A40 turn left and follow the wide grass verge down to Glanusk Estate gates on your right (approx. 150 metres). Here, despite the
first impression that you are not allowed in, you gain access to the “Permitted Path” . Walk through the gate and along the road directly towards the fine “castle like” tower that you can see in front of you. Immediately alongside the bridge itself turn left. Do not cross the river.
Walk across the grass and just 30 metres later cross a footbridge with metal gate at the far side. Then follow the obvious path directly alongside the river Usk all the way down to Crickhowell.
The route described is 7km in length. Less than 700 metres on or adjacent to a public road.
The alternative options, which are longer in distance, are shown with red dotted lines.
Other Walks
For information on other walks in the area visit our “Walks” page or visit or blog on “Walking Routes Through The Campsite”
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