United Kingdom · Hidden Gems

6-Hour Usk Valley Tour with Castles, Churches and Canal Heritage

6 Hours Round trip from Usk NP15 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Usk Castle - an unexpected gem
  • 02 Llanfair Kilgeddin Church - another surprise
  • 03 Abergavenny for its priory church, tapestry, and castle grounds
  • 04 Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal

Often overlooked, the Usk Valley is a delightful part of South-East Wales that appears to have barely changed in centuries. Explore picturesque castles, surprising churches, and interesting towns as you travel through this charming landscape.

Often overlooked, the Usk Valley is a delightful part of South-East Wales that appears to have barely changed in centuries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Usk, Abergavenny, and Goytre Wharf

We begin in the delightful small town of Usk, where we will visit the quirky museum and the castle with its lovely garden.

We then head to a church with some fabulous wall coverings.

For lunch, we will be in Abergavenny, where we will see the tapestry in the tithe barn and visit the Priory Church next door. A short walk brings us to the castle, where there is an optional visit inside the museum.

On our way back, we will call into Goytre Wharf and hear about the industry in the area and the history of the canal.

Usk Castle, Llanfair Kilgeddin Church, Goytre Wharf, Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal

Where this trip takes you

Usk Castle, Llanfair Kilgeddin Church, Goytre Wharf, Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance to Usk Castle
  • Donations to churches
  • Guide

What's Not Included

  • Coach - please let me know if you need me to provide one at an additional cost.

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather - we will be outside for most of the day.

Know before you go

  • This is a tour for groups. It is assumed that you will be in your own vehicle, but if you need me to source one for you, please let me know well in advance.
  • There are steep steps to access Usk Castle, and the ground is grassy inside.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Usk, UK
Tour start
Usk NP15, UK
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Usk NP15.

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