Historic bridges · South Wales
Glanusk Bridge
Glanusk Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glanusk Bridge is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 20666). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Glanusk Bridge is a significant structure that crosses the river Usk, featuring a lodge at its southern end. It is recognized for its architectural importance and historical context within the transport category. The bridge has been designated as a listed building since 21 October 1998.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Glanusk Bridge is part of the Green Man Festival, which takes place in the scenic Brecon Beacons National Park. Visitors can enjoy a variety of areas featuring music, art, and nature, along with camping options for a full festival experience.
Place summary
Glanusk Bridge is a Grade II* listed bridge located in South Wales. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8719, -3.1749
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Cwmdu and District
- Postcode
- NP8 1SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Opening
- 20-23 August 2026; Settlement opens 17-23 August 2026
- Official site
- www.greenman.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q17739937 (CC0)
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Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
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Fro Bridge
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Maen Pyscodyn(Fish Stone)
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Baylis Bridge
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Glanusk Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.0 km
Pen-y-bryn Bridge
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Tretower Court
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Tretower
Villages · 1.5 km
Pen Ffawyddog Gaer
Vineyards · 1.5 km
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Fro Bridge
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Maen Pyscodyn(Fish Stone)
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Where to eat & stay near Glanusk Bridge
Places to stay
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Glanusk Caravan Park
Glanusk Caravan Park — a campsite in wales south.
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Riverside Caravan Park
Riverside Caravan Park — a campsite in wales south.
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Cwmdu Campsite
Cwmdu Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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White Hart
White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Skirrid Mountain Inn
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Restaurants · South Wales
The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree — a restaurant in wales south.
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Sultan of Wales
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glanusk Bridge?
- Glanusk Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP8 1SH), in the parish of Cwmdu and District.
- What is Glanusk Bridge?
- Glanusk Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glanusk Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode NP8 1SH.
- Is Glanusk Bridge a listed building?
- Glanusk Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Glanusk Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Glanusk Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glanusk Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP8 1SH. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.