Stayed in Llangollen for a weekend. Lovely place with with some nice resteraunts overlooking the rapids in the river. Walked the tow path in both directions, on Saturday to the end of the canal where it seperates from the river Dee. The following day walked as far as the aquaduct. Fair distance. Views from the aquaduct are superb. Would not... more

No visit to North Wales is complete without a walk across the 1000 feet long Pontcysyllte ('pont-ker-suth-tee') Aqueduct near Llangollen. There is a narrow (fenced) walkway on one side for pedestrians to walk across, but for those crossing in a narrowboat, the effect is that of being suspended in mid-air. The iron trough of the canal sits about a foot... more

Both Chirk and Pontcysyllte Aqueducts are worth seeing and crossing. I'm not quite convinced by the World Heritage label which is being bestowed too liberally now - the Pontcysyllte viaduct is in the second or third league compared to say Petra or Maccu Pichu!! But an important industrial archaeology site and worth seeing and crossing if you're nearby. more

The walk from Llangollen to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct,is an enjoyable 2 hour walk,4 miles each way. From Llangollen town centre cross over the bridge,you will see the train station on your left,cross the main road and opposite the train station you will see a sign for canal boats,walk up the narrow pathway that leads up the Llangollen canal. Turn right... more