We are ideally situated between the Chirk and Pontcysyllte Aqueducts for canal boat holidays on the English and Welsh Canals.
Even if you choose to watch from the towpath, it’s a thrill to see these gentle giants at work. My partner feels the same way. There’s plenty to explore here including the Meres Visitor Centre by the Mere which gave Ellesmere its name. From the Wharf you can embark on either a horse-drawn boat trip along the feeder for the main canal, or a motorised aqueduct boat trip which takes you across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. "The Llangollen Canal and Montgomery Canal were an outstanding experience. When the steam train decided it could carry trade faster than canal boats, railway tracks were often laid alongside existing waterways. Before plunging into Chirk Tunnel (459yds/420m long), keep any eye out for approaching boats in order to avoid embarrassment, as it’s not wide enough for two boats to pass. The full length of the canal is a week's cruise full of contrasts, from the staircase locks at Grindley Brook to Shropshire's mini lakes around Ellesmere, from the rolling plains of Cheshire to the hills and mountain scenery around Llangollen.From the eastern end of the canal cruise through rural scenery past Wrenbury village to Grindley Brook and the market town of Whitchurch. Welcome to Woolfall Narrowboat Holidays Woolfall Narrowboat Cruises are luxury boats on the Shropshire Union Canal. There are many companies hiring out canal boats, we have listed these above and also show their locations on the map. The structure is a Grade 1 listed Heritage Building and was built in 1805.
We cynically expected that the best was shown in the brochures but learned that the whole route was full of nice scenery with new surprises at each bend. "The four of us, ranging in age from 53 to 73, all had a marvellous 4 days. It is teeming with plant and insect life, and of course plenty of bird spotting opportunities too, with regular sightings of Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting, Meadow Pipit and countless others.Just past bridge 53, the canal bends round past Cole Mere, the first of several meres along this stunning landscape, then through the short Ellesmere Tunnel (87yds/80m long) as you approach the pretty town of Ellesmere. We'd recommend The Woolpack in Llangollen - it's a very pretty and somewhat eclectic restaurant that looks out over the river. Before engines were invented, canal boats were pulled by real horse power and you can step straight back into history if you hop on the horse-pulled trip boat that meanders from Llangollen Wharf towards the end of the navigable canal. Before engines were invented, canal boats were pulled by real horse power and you can step straight back into history if you hop on the horse-pulled trip boat that meanders from Llangollen Wharf towards the end of the navigable canal. Hiring the boat between 9:30am and 5pm gives plenty of time for a leisurely cruise along this beautiful waterway and an unforgettable passage across the famous aqueduct at Pontcysyllte. The Tea Room will Open with Dayboats and Horse Boats operating daily from 6th July.For more details of Horse Boat Operation go the the Horse Boat Page..
We actually fell in love with the boat and were very sad to leave her behind." Llangollen Wharf is one of the longest established visitor attractions in the North Wales market town of Llangollen. Home; Canal Boats; Locations; Book Here; Contact; Search. This is the perfect way for a family, group of friends or a corporate team to have their own private boat for the day and soak up everything that this picturesque World Heritage Site has to offer.
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