A 1.43km length of the Ellesmere Canal and associated features at Chirk Bank
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Getting here
52.92662, -3.05443
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Great Tit +60 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Great Tit +60 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Grade II* listed building: CHIRK AQUEDUCT; Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 22-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +7 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Llwybr Clawdd WatWalking route
The Old Golf walk at Chirk CastleWalking route1.9 km
This moderate 1.2-mile walk takes you up onto an area known as the Old Golf, with a memorable view of the castle halfway around as well as the Cheshire and Shropshire plains. Mostly through fields that may have livestock in them.
Chirk Castle Woodland WalkWalking route4 km
This easy, 2.5-mile circular woodland walk has great views of the parkland, and a little surprise in the middle. It is mainly on paths, but the last section is through open fields.
Battle of Crogen Circular WalkWalking route4.8 km
Find the Gates of the Dead and the site of the Battle of Crogen on this circular walk from Chirk Castle. Walking alongside Offa's Dyke you will stumble across 1,000 years of history and conflict. This walk is part permissive, so is available Apr-Sep only.
Castle Mill Walk, ChirkWalking route600 m
Challenging walk.
🚴Cycling
26 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 84Cycling route
Ceirog Cycle NetworkCycling route
Route 455Cycling route
Route 85Cycling route
Alternative RouteCycling route48 m
Main RouteCycling route292 m
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