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Llangollen Canal

◍ Cheshire & North Wales

46 miles
21 locks

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

6 live navigation notices affecting the Llangollen Canal.

  • Restriction 2027-01-04 – 2027-02-11

    Bridge 46, Roving Bridge

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  • Closure 2026-10-19 – 2026-12-18

    Lock 1, Grindley Brook and Bye-Pass Sluice

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  • Restriction 2026-09-21

    Bridge 6, Wrexham Road Bridge

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  • Advice 2026-09-06

    World Heritage Walk 2026 - Between Kings House Bridge, 49a, and Morton Bridge, 17W

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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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