Chirk & River Ceiriog
A moderate walk (canal) in Denbighshire (Sir Ddinbych), Wales, about 9.40km (5.84 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 2:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
69m (226ft)
Descent
60m (196ft)
Max. Elevation
160m (524ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
129m (422ft)
Start & End
Chirk
Distance
9.40km
(5.84mi)
(5.84mi)
Duration
~2:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
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Waypoints
OS Grid SJ284378
Station.
OS Grid SJ286374
Using the tow path, cross the aquaduct.
About 0.41 km (~0.25 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ287371
Follow this to Pontfaen (old stone bridge).
About 0.36 km (~0.22 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ279370
Cross the road and find the entrance into the wood (signposted).
About 0.74 km (~0.46 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ287374
Enter the tunnel; it's 421 metres long, so take a good torch!!
About 0.80 km (~0.5 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ285378
Stay on the towpath until it runs parallel to the railway and you can see Chirk Marina.
About 0.45 km (~0.28 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ286407
Cross to the marina (refreshments available).
About 2.86 km (~1.78 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ285401
Exit and turn left to follow the road.
About 0.54 km (~0.34 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ275387
Turn left; do not go to the castle on the first day - there's too much to see and do after a long walk.
About 1.69 km (~1.05 miles) from 
Ornate Castle GatesOS Grid SJ281377
Pedestrian access to the castle is just a little to the right, across fields occupied by sheep and cattle (well wayposted); but leave this until the second day.
About 1.18 km (~0.73 miles) from 
