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Walking the Llangollen Canal Towpath across the Pontcysyllte AqueductWalking the Llangollen Canal Towpath across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Canal Boat Holidays Wales, here on the Stunning Llangollen CanalCanal Boat Holidays Wales, here on the Stunning Llangollen Canal
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - another work of genius from Thomas TelfordThe Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - another work of genius from Thomas Telford

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One of the most scenic canals in Europe is here in Wales. The stunning Llangollen Canal which branches off from the Shroppie (Shropshire Union Canal)and is carried for part of it's journey by the dramatic Thomas Telford designed Pontcysllte Aqueduct is a popular choice for a canal boat holiday.

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The Llangollen Canal & Thomas Telford in Wales

The scenic Llangollen canal in North Wales is one of the most popular canals in Europe (the unique Llangollen Aqueduct contributes much to it's appeal!). Stretching for 46 miles branching off from the Shropshire Union Canal, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct takes canal boats across the Dee River then onwards past pretty market towns including Whitchurch, Ellesmere, Chirk and Chirk Castle. The canal culminates at Horseshoe Falls where you can take a walk and admire this manmade attraction.

The Llangollen Aqueduct (Pontcysyllte Aqueduct designed by the genius British engineer Thomas Telford) is Grade I listed and stretches up 125 feet, and almost the same lengthwise at 200 feet.

Take a canal boat trip (highly recommended) or alternatively you can walk across the Aqueduct via the towpath.

One of Llangollen's biggest attractions is taking a canal boat trip from Llangollen Wharf along the Llangollen Canal which includes cruising over the breath-taking Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (see Horse Drawn Canal Boat Trips weblink right for details). Choose from either a horse drawn canal boat trip or a motorised aqueduct cruise. You'll get to see Horseshoe Falls too, a manmade marvel from Thomas Telford again! For exhibits on canal history head to the Motor Museum on Abbey Road in Llangollen.

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