Ponty Aqueduct Wales

The trust is responsible for the 200 year old aqueduct where kristopher got through a gap in the railings in may 2016.

Ponty aqueduct wales. Canal river trust. The pontcysyllte aqueduct in north wales carries the llangollen canal high above the river dee valley. We was lucky as the weather was perfect that day for us. Pontcysyllte aqueduct and canal world heritage site.

Traphont ddŵr pontcysyllte is a navigable aqueduct that carries the llangollen canal across the river dee in the vale of llangollen in northeast wales. As he grabbed one of the cast iron uprights it came away and he plunged 120. If you are planning on walking or taking a canoe trip you can start from the pontcysyllte aqueduct car park address above. The 3 welsh world heritage sites.

Car parking arrangements at pontcysyllte aqueduct. The main car park is on queen street ll14 3sg near cefn mawr one car park off station road for disabled blue badge and permit holders only ll20 7ty an overspill and coach parking at wimbourne gate queens street cefn mawr ll14 3np. The pontcysyllte aqueduct welsh pronunciation. A large police incident is unfolding at the pontcysyllte aqueduct.

Designed by thomas telford and completed in 1805 the ponty spans over 300 metres across the wooded valley its arches rising 38 metres through the treetops. Its a nice steady walk but there is a steep section of steps if you want to go upto the aqueduct. Your starting point will depend on how you wish to see the aqueduct. We walked from the ty mawr car park to the aqueduct and back which is around 2 8 miles.

Thomas telford s incredible aqueduct over the river dee pontcysyllte is one of the most stunning sights of north wales. There are three car parks signposted off the a539. Pontcysyllte aqueduct and trevor basin visitor centre. The aqueduct is located in llangollen in northeast wales.

Clwydian range and dee valley area. And it s not just the view. Meet nicky lincoln who goes across it on a boat every day and also looks after llangollen wharf s beautiful boat horses. The 18 arched stone and cast iron structure is for use by narrowboats and was completed in 1805 having taken ten years to design and build.

The aqueduct was sign posted and looked like it would be a good visit.