The name of the river derives from a Common Brittonic word meaning "abounding in fish" (or possibly "water"); this root also appears in other British river names such as See more

The whole river has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It contains estuary with mudflats and salt marsh See more

There are a number of former watermills along the banks of the river, the majority of which were engaged in milling corn for flour production. … See more

• List of rivers of Wales
• Usk Valley Walk
• List of bridges in Wales See more

There are multiple bridge crossings of the river, variously for vehicles, pedestrians and rail traffic. A number are of historic interest, notably a series of largely eighteenth and … See more

The River Usk has played an important role in the history of Wales and features in some local folk-tales.
Historically, the … See more

• The Usk Valley Walk - photos
• A trophy salmon from the Usk in October 1917
• Canoe Wales website information on canoe touring the Usk See more