A UNESCO World Heritage route carrying boats across the breathtaking Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, 126 feet above the River Dee – the most spectacular canal in the network and the busiest holiday cruising ground.
Current closures & stoppages
8 live navigation notices affecting the Llangollen Canal.
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Advice 2027-03-14
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to Bridge 19W, Gledrid Bridge
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Restriction 2027-01-04 – 2027-02-11
Bridge 46, Roving Bridge
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Closure 2026-11-02 – 2026-11-20
Swanley Lock 2, Nantwich
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Advice 2026-10-20
Froncysyllte water point
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Closure 2026-10-19 – 2026-12-18
Lock 1, Grindley Brook and Bye-Pass Sluice
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Closure 2026-09-28
Wrenbury Bridge, Bridge 20
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Closure 2026-08-06
Lock 1 Baddiley Lock to Lock 1 Swanley lock on the Llangollen Canal
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Closure 2025-12-22
Between Lock 6 Grindley Brook Lock and Bridge 31A Whitchurch Bypass Bridge
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