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Chirk Tunnel – Llangollen Canal Towpath loop from Chirk

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Chirk Tunnel – Llangollen Canal Towpath loop from Chirk

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Chirk Tunnel – Llangollen Canal Towpath loop from Chirk

02:36

9.92km

80m

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: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal WHS

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Bus stop

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1.67 km

Chirk Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

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

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3.05 km

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, and you can get to the chain Bridge Hotel, which is a beautiful place along the canal.
Certain parts you must dismount your bike and walk, but it's around the tea rooms and passing the horse when it's pulling the boats.
I would definitely recommend.

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4.40 km

Whitehouse Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Wide enough for one boat, and with a towpath all the way through, the Whitehouse tunnel lies between Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Chirk. It is an impressive 175 metres long and was completed between 1795 and 1802. It was designed by Thomas Telford and William Jessop.

With the aid of a torch, navigate yourself through this 18th century tunnel, under the traffic of the A5. It’s quite an adventure, be sure to go steadily and be aware of others on foot, or on boats!
Please dismount and use you headlight to see the path in front.

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8.37 km