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Chirk Aqueduct – Llangollen Canal Towpath loop from Chirk

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West Midlands Region

Chirk Aqueduct – Llangollen Canal Towpath loop from Chirk

Moderate

4.2

(5)

18

hikers

Chirk Aqueduct – Llangollen Canal Towpath loop from Chirk

03:54

14.5km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.66 km for 7 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.56 km

Chirk Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

very easy and quick walk over a stunning structure

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2

2.55 km

Chirk Castle Gates

Highlight • Monument

The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk, uncle of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the …

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3

7.67 km

Llangollen Canal Lift Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Was a great walk and the canal bridge was just one of many features along the route.

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4

9.81 km

Whitehouse Tunnel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

really good food

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5

11.4 km

Llangollen Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

It's a wonderful path can be bumpy on a road bike but manageable. There are tea rooms, toilets a horse-drawn boat and some beautiful scenery. It goes on for ages, …

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6

12.8 km

Chirk Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Interesting to walk through and take a wander on the adjacent aquaduct

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B

14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

5.25 km

1.75 km

366 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

5.01 km

3.87 km

172 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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