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Pontcysyllte Aquaduct

A leisurely walk (canal) in Wrexham (Wrecsam), Wales, about 3.30km (2.05 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 1:00h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent 42m (137ft)
Descent 43m (141ft)
Max. Elevation 150m (492ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss 85m (278ft)
Start & End
Ruabon
Distance 3.30km
(2.05mi)
Duration ~1:00h
Difficulty  
Leisurely
1Created by driver 16 on 06 Nov 2010
Once again, the trusty Pathfinder Guide No. 32 'North Wales, Snowdon and Offa's Dyke' provides this walk - no. 11, Cefn Mawr Country Park.

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Waypoints

OS Grid SJ284424
Start of the walk by taking the bus from Ruabon to Cefn Mawr.
OS Grid SJ283426
A short bus ride from Ruabon to the start of Cefn Mawr Country Park.
About 0.20 km (~0.12 miles) from
OS Grid SJ269420
Follow the Heritage Trail around the country park to bottom of the steps that lead up to the aquaduct - over 100 steps!!
About 1.46 km (~0.91 miles) from
OS Grid SJ284426
It's a short bus ride back from the aquaduct to Ruabon.
About 1.58 km (~0.98 miles) from

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