Llangollen's Narrow Boats

Our two hour trip on the motorized canal boat carried us through the beautiful Vale of Llangollen and across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct built by Thomas Telford between 1795 and 1805.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontcysyllte_Aqueduct A World Heritage Site, this canal is one of North Wales’s biggest navigable aqueduct towers - a massive iron trough 126ft above the River Dee supported by 18 stone piers. The aqua duct crossing is 1007 feet long, 11 feet 10 inches wide, and 5 feet 3 inches deep. Water is fed from the River Dee at the Horseshoe Falls near Llangollen. There are no rails preventing a tumble if you lean out or over the boat; you’d drop 128 feet to the valley floor below!

The motorized narrow boat is fully weather proof and is centrally heated with comfortable seats and excellent views from every table. There is an informative live commentary on board and the bar is open throughout the journey. We enjoyed both. The lady of the boat brews a great cup of tea in her little kitchen in the back, and spins a few good “yarns” as well.  http://www.canaltrip.co.uk/node/1


Although our teens were somewhat dismayed by the lack of speed, we adults enjoyed the leisurely pace and country scenery. We were often in close proximity to the grazing sheep, a few wandering rabbits, and other occasional narrow boat’s crew waving hello. The aqua duct was biggest thrill…I’m a bit nervous about heights, but it was slow enough to get great pictures and video.

Afterwards, we all went to the pub across the street! Everybody enjoyed the local pot pies, fish and chips, sandwiches, and selections of beverages.          

Her is the link for The Sun Trevor Family Pub and Restaurant:     http://www.suntrevor.co.uk/