2017

ST3287 : The east bank of the River Usk, Newport

taken 10 years ago, near to Newport/Casnewydd, Wales

The east bank of the River Usk, Newport
The east bank of the River Usk, Newport
Viewed from Riverside Park.
Showing the inlet to Spytty Pill which passes behind the bank to the right and between the electricity pylons.
Riverside Park, Newport

An urban park has been created as part of the early 21st century redevelopment of the Old Town Dock area on the west bank of the River Usk between George Street Bridge and the City Bridge.

The aims in creating this 15 acre riverside park were to:
· Reconnect the City with the River Usk
· Open up previously unreachable areas of the riverbank
· Engage with the local community
· Protect and enhance the ecology of the River Usk
· Celebrate the industrial heritage of the area as a prosperous trading port
· Promote an understanding of sustainable living through materials used in the park

National Cycle Route 47 passes through the park which is also part of a footpath that connects the Wales Coast Path with the Usk Valley Walk.

Link before the park was constructed.


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Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage Housing, Dwellings Suburb, Urban fringe River: Usk Place: Newport Primary Subject: River other tags: River Inlet Pill Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · River Usk [23] · Riverside Park [7] ·
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Photographer
Robin Drayton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 4 February, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 9 February, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 3253 8720 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:34.7763N 2:58.5052W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 3221 8716
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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