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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.

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#21 Rated Canal Pub on the Llangollen Canal

Bridge End Hotel

1927 Mill St, Llangollen LL20 8RY.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#22 Rated Canal Pub on the Llangollen Canal

Black Lion Hotel

Scotland St, Ellesmere SY12 0EG.

  • Accomodation
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly