Activities in Llangollen
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Llangollen Railway
The 7.5-mile jaunt through the Dee Valley via Berwyn (near Horseshoe Falls) and Carrog on the former Ruabon to Barmouth line is a superb day out for families and heritage rail lovers alike.
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Llangollen History Trail
For walkers, branded signs around town mark out the new Llangollen History Trail, a six-mile, or four-hour, circular trail following the history of the town and the surrounding Dee Valley. The walk offers a chance to spot local fauna, such as birds of prey. Arm yourself with a copy of OS Explorer Map 255 before setting out and see www.deevalleywalks.com for details.
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Dee Valley Way
The Dee Valley Way is a 15-mile trail split into five sections that follows the course of the River Dee from Corwen to Llangollen. Allow one-and-a-half days to cover the whole trail. The walk offer a chance to spot local fauna, such as birds of prey. Arm yourself with a copy of OS Explorer Map 255 before setting out and see www.deevalleywalks.com for details.
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JJ Canoeing & Rafting
Less than a mile west of Llangollen on the A5, JJ Canoeing & Rafting offers a range of activities and instruction year round, such as canoeing, kayak instruction and gorge walking. You can bring your own equipment and use the river for a £5 water fee.
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ProAdventure
For fans of water sports, Llangollen is an increasingly popular activity centre. In town, ProAdventure has kit for sale and offers a range of courses, including a white water kayaking taster day, a rock climbing day and family adventure days.
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ProAdventure Activity Centre
Home to the Llangollen Climbing Centre with its dedicated indoor climbing wall.
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Horse Drawn Boat Centre
The 45-minute, horse-drawn boat excursion along the towpath from Llangollen Wharf leads to Wales' latest addition to the Unesco World Heritage list, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Standing 126ft above the water, it is the tallest navigable aqueduct in the world and an engineering marvel.
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Horse Drawn Boat Centre
The 45-minute, horse-drawn boat excursion along the towpath from Llangollen Wharf leads to Wales' latest addition to the Unesco World Heritage list, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Standing 126ft above the water, it is the tallest navigable aqueduct in the world and an engineering marvel.
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