The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct built in 1805 by Thomas Telford stands at an astonishing 126ft/38m high, making it the highest canal aqueduct in the world!

You can walk or take a relaxing boat trip from Llangollen over the Aqueduct.

Flowing beneath the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is the River Dee. You can follow alongside the Dee right the way to Ty Mawr Country Park or alternatively enjoy a peaceful rest next to the river.

To find out more about the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and its history, click this link.

Castell Dinas Brân, alternatively known as Crow Castle is thought to be built in the 1620s by Gruffydd Maelor II, a prince of Powys Fadog.

During the First Welsh War of Independence Castell Dinas Brân was described as "the strongest castle in Wales".
It was abandoned and then burnt down by the Welsh before the English troops arrived.

Now it is only the ruins of Castell Dinas Brân that remain.

Enjoy a walk up to the castle and enjoy some Welsh history and the spectacular views of the valley below.

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The Horseshoe Falls was built by Thomas Telford in 1808.

The weir was designed to draw water from the River Dee into the canal.

Since 2009, the Horseshoe Falls has been part of the World Heritage Site, which covers 11 miles of the Llangollen canal all the way to just beyond the Chirk Aqueduct.

The Horseshoe Falls is the perfect place to relax and have a paddle on hot days!

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The Chain Bridge was originally built in 1817 to transport coal to the A5.

The Chain Bridge was one of the first in the world.

In 2015, the bridge was reopened to the public after restoration. It is accessible by foot and crosses the beautiful River Dee.

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Chirk Aqueduct was built in 1808 by Thomas Telford and William Jessop.
The aqueduct is 710ft long and 70ft high!

The Chirk Viaduct is sitauted parallel to the Chirk Aqueduct.

Take a walk along Chirk Aqueduct and find Chirk tunnel, alternatively known as "The Darkie". It was one of the first tunnels in the UK to have a towpath!

Walking along Chirk Aqueduct means you will cross the border and enter England!

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