Canal Pub
Old Town Hall Vaults
1 St Mary's St, Whitchurch SY13 1QU.
Canal Pub
#1 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Attractions on the Llangollen Canal
The Llangollen Canal is a historic waterway in northern England and northeast Wales, famous for its beautiful scenery and impressive engineering. Built in the early 19th century during the height of Britain’s canal-building era, it originally formed part of a route used to transport goods such as limestone, coal, and iron. Today, the canal is mainly used for leisure activities like boating, walking, and cycling along its towpaths. One of its most famous features is the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that carries the canal high above the River Dee and offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Stretching from Hurleston in Cheshire to the town of Llangollen in Wales, the canal passes through peaceful villages, green valleys, and rolling hills, making it one of the most scenic canals in the United Kingdom.
Britain’s 4,700 miles of canals and rivers are lined with historic pubs, castles, and engineering marvels. Visitors can enjoy canalside pubs like the Admiral Nelson and The Turf Hotel, explore castles such as Beeston and Chirk, and see attractions like the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Anderton Boat Lift, and National Waterways Museums. Day boat hire is widely available, and guided cruises offer relaxing ways to discover the canals’ heritage and scenery.
Llangollen Canal's Best Attractions in 2026
Day Boat Hire
#2 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Day Boat Hire
Whittington Wharf Narrowboats
Ellesmere Road, Welsh Frankton, Oswestry SY11 4NU.
Skippered Boat Trips
#3 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
Little Star – Anglo Welsh
Station Rd, Trevor, Llangollen LL20 7TT.
Accommodation
#4 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
#5 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Visitor Centres
#6 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Visitor Centres
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Trevor Basin Visitor Centre
Station Rd, Trevor, Llangollen LL20 7TY.
Canal Pub
#7 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Canal Pub
#8 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Canal Pub
#9 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Castle
#10 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Canal Pub
#11 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Accommodation and Canal Pub
#12 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Canal Pub
#13 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Canal Pub
#14 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Canal Pub
#15 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Canal Pub
#16 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
#17 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Canal Pub
#18 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Castle
#19 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
Castle
#20 Rated Attraction on the Llangollen Canal
