Pontcysyllte and aqueduct

Market Drayton Group

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Overview

9 miles moderate walk. It begins at Pontcysyllte aqueduct near Llangollen. For those uncomfortable with crossing the aqueduct there is an easy road route available. The Walk climbs up to the top of the valley side, with good views and returns on a lower level, again with good views. Return is across aqueduct/along country road.

Sunday, 19 January 2025

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

NON MARKET DRAYTON RAMBLERS PLEASE BOOK WITH THE LEADER FOR THIS WALK

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 67610 33901
Nearest postcode:: TF9 2FE
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Meeting time:: 8:30 am

M.D. Swimming centre

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 27300 42701
Nearest postcode:: LL14 3SG
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Parking at main car park, use post code LL14 3SG turning left off A539 as signposted for car park onto Tower Hill. Official name for car park is Queen Street, near Cefn Mawr! Cost £3 for the day. Map grid reference is SJ 273 427

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