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The River Usk

Explore the 137 km long River Usk from its source in the Black Mountains to flowing into the Bristol Channel. Discover the history, settlements, and bridges along its path.

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The River Usk

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  1. The River Usk Where is the River Usk ?

  2. The River Usk is in Southeast Wales. It begins on the northern slopes of the Black Mountain high in the Brecon Beacons and flows 137 kilometres through mountains, moorland, fertile farmland, small villages and market towns. It then flows through the industrial landscape of Newport where it reaches the sea at the Severn estuary and mixes with the waters of the River Severn in the Bristol Channel.

  3. The River Usk was the old border between England and Wales, and therefore was historically and strategically important. Over the centuries it attracted a large number of settlements along its banks. These villages and towns developed at key bridging points where the river provided water, food, transport and communication links. Bridging points are an important geographical feature, they are an easy crossing point where the river narrows or is shallower. The River Usk is crossed by an amazing number of different types of bridge, from ancient to modern. The Transporter Bridge at Newport The Bridge at Usk

  4. The River Usk has influenced the location and development of settlements. Click here to view online aerial footage of the River Usk showing villages and towns which have developed at points where bridges have been built.

  5. USK RESERVOIR The reservoir supplies Swansea and the Brecon area. It is used for recreation and also regulates the river. USK This small town developed because of its key position on the river. CRICKHOWELL An ancient bridging point. SENNYBRIDGE BRECON A regional market town. It is a classic confluence town where the rivers Usk, Tarrell and Honddu meet. BLACK MOUNTAINS The source of the River Usk. ABERGAVENNY The traditional gateway to Wales. CAERLEON The Usk gave the town its Roman name of Isca when it was inhabited by the Romans. The main settlements along the course of the River Usk. NEWPORT A bustling port, industrial & commercial city. The mouth of the River Usk.

  6. What can you remember? Click here to take you to the Settlements Smart Notebook file. Do you know where the River Usk is and where it flows?

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