Sights in Northeastern Wales
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
The real masterpiece of civil engineer Thomas Telford (1757-1834) is the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, completed in 1805 to carry the Llangollen Canal over the Dee River. At 316m long and 38m high, it is perhaps the most spectacular piece of engineering on the entire UK canal system and the highest canal aqueduct ever built. The first stone of the aqueduct, which connected the rivers Severn, Mersey and Dee at the height of the Industrial Revolution, was laid in 1795.
More recently it was nominated by the government as a World Heritage site. If accepted by Unesco, the aqueduct will join Stonehenge and the Tower of London on the list of World Heritage sites in Britain.
The aqueduct…
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Valle Crucis Abbey
Also within walking distance of Llangollen, the dignified ruins of the abbey – another of the region's ancient treasures – evoke the lives of Wales' Cistercian monks through interpretation material.
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Llangollen Canal
In the 18th century canals and the horse-drawn barge were the most efficient way of hauling goods over long distances but, with the advent of the railway, most of them fell into disrepair.
The Llangollen Canal fared better than most because it was used, for years more, to carry drinking water from the River Dee to the Hurleston Reservoir in Cheshire. Today it's again in use, carrying visitors up and down the Vale of Llangollen. In addition, the old towpaths offer miles of peaceful, traffic-free walking. And the canal itself is part of the attraction, thanks to the great civil engineer Thomas Telford (1757-1834).
To collect water for the canal from the River Dee, Telford…
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Castell Dinas Brân
One of North Wales' best-known ancient sites, Dinas Brân marks the stark remnants of an Iron Age fort and the tumbledown ruins of a castle whose past is shrouded in mystery. There's a walking trail to the site north of Llangollen.
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Llangollen Wharf
Llangollen Wharf arranges two options: a short excursion on the Llangollen Canal by horse-drawn narrow boat, and motorised narrow-boat trips. Trip options include travelling one-way from Llangollen to Froncysllte, a return from Froncysllte to Bryn Howel crossing the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, or a single to Llangollen Wharf - you can combine any of these trips to travel by boat there and back.
Return transport to Llangollen is provided where necessary. Only the horse-drawn narrow boats are wheelchair accessible. You can also hire self-steer boats from £100 per day.
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Plas Newydd
Ornate Plas Newydd was home to the Ladies of Llangollen. Highlights of the visit include exploring the tranquil grounds, an audio tour (included in the admission) and arts events staged in the gardens. Don't confuse it with the National Trust (NT) stately home of the same name on Anglesey.
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Llangollen Motor Museum
About a mile out of town on the A542 at Pentrefelin is the Llangollen Motor Museum, featuring over 30 classic vehicles from the 1920s to the 1970s, a 1950s garage with pumps, and the owner's living room.
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Llangollen Museum
The Llangollen Museum has a small collection for fans of local history.
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Llangollen Wharf
Llangollen Wharf arranges two options: a short excursion on the Llangollen Canal by horse-drawn narrow boat, and motorised narrow-boat trips. Trip options include travelling one-way from Llangollen to Froncysllte, a return from Froncysllte to Bryn Howel crossing the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, or a single to Llangollen Wharf - you can combine any of these trips to travel by boat there and back.
Return transport to Llangollen is provided where necessary. Only the horse-drawn narrow boats are wheelchair accessible. You can also hire self-steer boats from £100 per day.
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