Chirk Aqueduct
Chirk Aqueduct
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  • Dorathe explorer
    Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom8 contributions
    Quieter but just as impressive as Pontcysyllte
    We had just been to Pontcysyllte, whch was extremely busy and this was much quieter and just as impressive with the railway viaduct towering above us. and easier to reach. We were impressed by the skill of the engineers and workmen, who produced these amazing structures.
    Visited July 2021
    Written July 11, 2021
  • Marie S
    Birmingham, United Kingdom286 contributions
    Walking tall
    Lovely walk over on a Saturday morning. It blew away the cobwebs and was lovely to see so many people enjoying the views, taking a stroll with passing barges. Truly an amazing structure . Don’t go if you’re scared of heights
    Visited May 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 7, 2021
  • claccer
    110 contributions
    beautiful
    Free parking available in many spots, lovely views if not quite as good as other aqueducts in the area. We walked some time and into the tunnel, which is approx 1/4 long but in the bleak darkness feels much longer, but was very cool respite from the searing heat. Enjoyable hour and a good walk, recommend it.
    Visited August 2020
    Written August 11, 2020
  • Maria515
    Tonypandy, United Kingdom194 contributions
    Great day out
    Lovely day out, we have dogs so we parked in Llangollen (what a lovely little town) and walked along the canal about 4 miles to the aqueduct, we then walked across and stopped at the Aqueduct Inn (Chirk side) fantastic views, lovely beer and friendly staff and then caught the bus back to Llangollen (bus stop opposite). The views across the aqueduct were superb and easy to walk and pass others, lots of boats going across and if your lucky you will see a train. Great day out
    Visited July 2022
    Written July 24, 2022
  • Maruba
    Nottingham, United Kingdom484 contributions
    Highlight of our day in Wales
    We were staying in a cottage in Shropshire and popped over to Wales for the day to visit the Pontcysyllte aqueduct, Llangollen and canals. At the end of the day we went to Chirk which turned out to be the highlight. The architecture is amazing and views walking over Chirk aqueduct fabulous. A sign at one end welcomes you to England, so you can actually hop between England and Wales! We watched the sunset through the viaduct arches adjacent to the aqueduct. We were also lucky enough to be walking across at the same time as a narrowboat was crossing and followed the boat through the nearby Chirk tunnel which was great timing as they lit our way otherwise you'd need a torch. If you have an hour to spare in the area Chirk is definitely worth a visit. We parked on a nearby road making sure not to block any driveways.
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 23, 2023
  • JohnMcCheshire
    Nantwich, United Kingdom154 contributions
    Nice to walk from Wales to England along the aqueduct
    70 metre high aqueduct so dont go if heights scare you. Needs some parking to be indicated as we had to park way up towards town. Excellent to see trains passing along the adjacent Rail bridge
    Visited June 2022
    Written June 22, 2022
  • cranhamrebecca
    Nottingham, United Kingdom331 contributions
    Well kept (and we’ll trodden) path
    We walked from the free town car park over to the aqueduct and along the canal for a distance before walking back the same way, through the canal tunnel and looping back to town. Lovely walk all in all. Paths are well kept - still worth wearing walking boots though!
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 14, 2023
  • Rodders
    Sunderland, United Kingdom325 contributions
    Day visit while passing through town
    Superb piece of architecture, can be seen from the country park. Signage to get there is very poor, no mention of the aquaduct on the country park sign. Toilets all closed while we were there due to Covid. Walk through the park to the equally impressive viaduct. Climb up steps from park to walk onto the aquaduct and catch a barge passing over. Pay to park only.
    Visited September 2020
    Written September 14, 2020
  • Yuugi
    Vincentia, Australia171 contributions
    Aqueduct, railway viaduct and tunnel - interesting combination.
    The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct further up the canal gets all the attention but the Chirk Aqueduct, railway viaduct and the canal tunnel provide something different. And the scenery each end of the tunnel is totally different. Chirk Bank at the southern end of the Chirk Aqueduct is pleasant and it's well worth the walk down the hill to the pub where one can outside and look across the river and up at the aqueduct.
    Visited September 2019
    Written January 15, 2020
  • Trekkin Traveller
    St Helens, United Kingdom1,002 contributions
    Lovely visit to 2 countries
    We visited in August 2020 and walked along it visiting from Wales to England and back again. It’s a lovely walk along the canal and the aqueduct: a beautiful marvel of engineering. Well worth a visit
    Visited August 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 23, 2020
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Maria515
Tonypandy, UK194 contributions
Jul 2022
Lovely day out, we have dogs so we parked in Llangollen (what a lovely little town) and walked along the canal about 4 miles to the aqueduct, we then walked across and stopped at the Aqueduct Inn (Chirk side) fantastic views, lovely beer and friendly staff and then caught the bus back to Llangollen (bus stop opposite).

The views across the aqueduct were superb and easy to walk and pass others, lots of boats going across and if your lucky you will see a train.
Great day out
Written July 24, 2022
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Maruba
Nottingham, UK484 contributions
Feb 2023
We were staying in a cottage in Shropshire and popped over to Wales for the day to visit the Pontcysyllte aqueduct, Llangollen and canals. At the end of the day we went to Chirk which turned out to be the highlight. The architecture is amazing and views walking over Chirk aqueduct fabulous. A sign at one end welcomes you to England, so you can actually hop between England and Wales! We watched the sunset through the viaduct arches adjacent to the aqueduct. We were also lucky enough to be walking across at the same time as a narrowboat was crossing and followed the boat through the nearby Chirk tunnel which was great timing as they lit our way otherwise you'd need a torch. If you have an hour to spare in the area Chirk is definitely worth a visit. We parked on a nearby road making sure not to block any driveways.
Written February 23, 2023
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JohnMcCheshire
Nantwich, UK154 contributions
Jun 2022
70 metre high aqueduct so dont go if heights scare you. Needs some parking to be indicated as we had to park way up towards town. Excellent to see trains passing along the adjacent Rail bridge
Written June 22, 2022
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cranhamrebecca
Nottingham, UK331 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We walked from the free town car park over to the aqueduct and along the canal for a distance before walking back the same way, through the canal tunnel and looping back to town.

Lovely walk all in all. Paths are well kept - still worth wearing walking boots though!
Written September 14, 2023
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Rodders
Sunderland, UK325 contributions
Sep 2020
Superb piece of architecture, can be seen from the country park. Signage to get there is very poor, no mention of the aquaduct on the country park sign. Toilets all closed while we were there due to Covid. Walk through the park to the equally impressive viaduct. Climb up steps from park to walk onto the aquaduct and catch a barge passing over. Pay to park only.
Written September 14, 2020
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Yuugi
Vincentia, Australia171 contributions
Sep 2019
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct further up the canal gets all the attention but the Chirk Aqueduct, railway viaduct and the canal tunnel provide something different. And the scenery each end of the tunnel is totally different. Chirk Bank at the southern end of the Chirk Aqueduct is pleasant and it's well worth the walk down the hill to the pub where one can outside and look across the river and up at the aqueduct.
Written January 15, 2020
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Trekkin Traveller
St Helens, UK1,002 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We visited in August 2020 and walked along it visiting from Wales to England and back again. It’s a lovely walk along the canal and the aqueduct: a beautiful marvel of engineering.

Well worth a visit
Written August 23, 2020
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Rousers
London, UK780 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Visiting both the aqueduct and tunnel is a great way to spend an hour or much longer.

You can walk across the aqueduct, which spans across England and Wales, and offers great views of the countryside and railway viaduct.

The tunnel takes 5-10 to walk through, at a gentle pace. There is a handrail and the path is pretty much smooth and free of trip hazards. Wouldn’t recommend without a torch, but the torch on your phone is sufficient.

Easy to access, by parking at the Caffi Wylfa (nice coffee), then a couple of minutes stroll down to the tunnel and aqueduct.
Written August 24, 2020
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Roger G
Glasgow, UK2,681 contributions
Jul 2023
A great view across the aqueduct is to be had from the Glyn Ceiriog road. Parking is tricky but the road to the station is wide enough for safety. The footpath across is safe but scary. The views of the river and the surroundings are spectacular. A detailed information board gives you the history and the Wales / England border at either end has signage. A busy canal with narrow boats adding to the scene. Good walks along the towpath.
Written July 12, 2023
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christine s
Stourbridge, UK664 contributions
Aug 2022
We were passing by,never heard of it before as we thought it was the Aquaduct before LLangollen,Pontysithe?
You can walk across this,quite safe,with the railway on the other bridge,Spectacular.
Parking ,just off the traffic island.
You can walk along the tunnel,viewing the canal boats.
Written August 24, 2022
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