Plan your visit
Getting here
52.95628, -3.09766
About Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Llangollen Canal across the River Dee in the Vale of Llangollen in northeast Wales.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦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
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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Heritage
Strong match
Grade II* listed building: CHIRK AQUEDUCT
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby · 37 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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.
Llangollen Rural 81public footpath · 60 m
🚴Cycling
25 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 84Cycling route
Ceirog Cycle NetworkCycling route
Route 85Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route72 m
Alternative RouteCycling route48 m
Alternative RouteCycling route53 m
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Llangollen Rural 73byway open to all traffic · 1.8 km
Wildlife to spot
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