The
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is the ideal destination for a relaxed weeks cruising.
The aqueduct,
built by Thomas Telford and William Jessop, is 1,007 ft (307 m) long,
11 ft (3.4 m) wide and 5.25 ft (1.60 m) deep. It consists
of a cast
iron trough supported 126 ft (38 m) above the river on iron
arched ribs carried on nineteen hollow masonry piers (pillars). Each span is
53 ft (16 m) wide.
It
is a UNESCO world heritage site.
There
is a visitor centre, a boat yard shop and a couple of pubs at the Llangollen
end but we found a little gem at the easterly end. Barely signposted thanks to
local council regulations, you should navigate your boat or walk across the
aqueduct to the winding hole after the bridge you will find your self in the
little village of
Froncysyllte . Above
the canal, with a great view of the aqueduct is the Fron Tea Room and
Gardens. A stunning period property serving pots of speciality teas and
coffees to the sounds of Glen Miller and other big bands of the period.
Why
not stop for traditional afternoon tea or perhaps a dish of Cawl a Welsh lamb
Broth.
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