Strenuous: Carole Distance : 11 miles A bit of road walking to get out of town, then along the Shropshire Union Canal, over the aqueduct, then towpath as far as Rhosiel, returning by footpaths and lanes to Pont Faen Bridge. Footpath then along the river, under the viaduct and aqueduct, then along road back to Chirk. It should be fairly …
Chirk, Clwyd, Wales Sunday 29th March 2015
Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Carole Rankin Distance: approx. 11.5 miles From CP we make our way to the Llangollen branch of the Shropshire Union Canal. After stopping to take in Thomas Telford’s Chirk Aqueduct we pass through the 420m long Chirk Tunnel (the “Darkie”- a torch would be helpful here). After taking a detour to see the Pretty Gates …