Llangollen Canal Walk
79 km / 49 miles
Cheshire, Denbighs, Wrexham
This canal towpath walk initially follows the Shropshire Union Canal to Hurleston Junction where access is gained to the Llangollen Canal. Passing Whitchurch, Ellesmere, and the junction with the Montgomery Canal, it continues beyond Chirk, Trevor and Llangollen. Walkers can also cross the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
Details:
| Path Type: | Anytime Challenges |
| Attributes: | Canal; Heritage; Industrial History |
| Start: | SJ649523 - Nantwich, Cheshire  |
| Finish: | SJ196432 - Horseshoe Falls, Llangollen, Denbighs |
| Web Sites: | http://www.canaljunction.com/canal/llangollen.htm |
| http://www.waterscape.com/Llangollen_Canal/map |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Booklet: | Walker's Guide to the Llangollen Canal (John Merrill Foundation - 1999) |
| Leaflet: | Llangollen Canal (British Waterways - Border Counties) |
| Paperback: | Julia Bradbury's Canal Walks (Frances Lincoln - 2011) |
| Badge & Certificate: | Badge & Certificate for Llangollen Canal Walk (John Merrill Foundation) |
| Paperback: | John Merrill Challenge Walk Reference Book (John Merrill Foundation - 2013) |
| Booklet: | Shropshire & Llangollen Canal Walk: Amphitheaters & Aqueducts - 2nd edition (British Footpaths - 2008) |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps: | |
| OS Landranger: | 117, 118, 125, 126 |
| OS Explorer: | 240, 241, 255, 256, 257 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 240, 241, 255, 256, 257 |
| Other Paper Maps: | |
| Stripmap: | Llangollen and Montgomery Canals (Heron Maps) |
Walking Support Providers:
| Support Providers: | Self Guided Walking and Cycling Holidays and Baggage Transfer (Byways Breaks) |
Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
| Hostel Accommodation: | Llangollen Hostel, Berwyn St, Llangollen | < 1 Km |
Connected Paths:
| National Trails (England & Wales): | Offa's Dyke Path National Trail |
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Bishop Bennet Way; Clwydian Way; Crewe and Nantwich Circular Walk; Maelor Way; Sandstone Trail; Shropshire Way; South Cheshire Way Click to show 4 more Paths Marked on OS mapping |
| Other Paths: | Cistercian Way (Wales); Dee Way; Great English Walk; Hope House Way; Llangollen Round; Montgomery Canal; North Berwyn Way; Shrewsbury to Holywell Walk; Shropshire Union Canal; Two Saints Way; Wat's Dyke Way Heritage Trail; Weaver Way (Cheshire) Click to show 9 more Other Paths |
| Anytime Challenges: | Sweet Pea Challenge Walk |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Llangollen Canal Walk GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Llangollen Canal Walk Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Llangollen Canal Walk Tracklogs Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 78.4 Km (48.7 miles) 584 m (1,916 ft) ascent 116 m (381 ft) maximum height |
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