Chirk Tunnel – Llangollen Wharf loop from Llangollen

Chirk Tunnel – Llangollen Wharf loop from Llangollen

Moderate

riders

Chirk Tunnel – Llangollen Wharf loop from Llangollen

01:40

36.6km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.4 km

Chirk Castle Gates

Highlight • Monument

The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk, uncle of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the north of Wales. It guards the entrance to the Ceiriog Valley. It was the administrative centre for the Marcher Lordship of Chirkland.

The castle was bought by Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1593 for £5,000 (approx. £11 million as of 2008). His son, Thomas Myddelton of Chirk Castle was a Parliamentarian during the English Civil War, but became a Royalist during the 'Cheshire rising' of 1659 led by George Booth, 1st Baron Delamer. Mullioned and transomed windows were inserted in the 16th and 17th centuries; the castle was partly demolished in the English Civil War and then rebuilt. Following the Restoration, his son became Sir Thomas Myddelton, 1st Baronet of Chirke. The castle passed down in the Myddelton family to Charlotte Myddelton (on the death of her father in 1796).

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12.4 km

Chirk Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Interesting to walk through and take a wander on the adjacent aquaduct

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18.5 km

The Swan Inn, Pontfadog

Highlight • Pub

The Swan Inn is a traditional, stone-built village pub dating back to the 13th century. Cosy bed and breakfast accommodation and a comfy bar providing pub food and real ales await your visit. The pub boasts a wealth of character features such as oak beams, a roaring log fire, and a warm, friendly environment – all set in a stunning rural location.
This cosy, welcoming inn set alongside the River Ceiriog with beautiful walks from the doorstep is a time warp of a traditional pub with a decking area alongside our babbling brook. Inside, they have a roaring log fire where muddy boots and dogs are welcome. They are renowned for our real ale, hearty food, and fair prices

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27.9 km

A5 Road Near Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

It's too busy. A5 best to get on the canal path instread

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36.1 km

Llangollen Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Here at Llangollen Wharf they run 45 minute and 2 hour Horse Drawn Boat Trips towards the Horseshoe Falls and 2 hour motor boat trips across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. They have a Tea Room at the Wharf serving breakfasts, light lunches and afternoon tea. Home made cakes are our speciality. They also have self drive Dayboats for hire.

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36.3 km

View of the River Dee from Llangollen Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Llangollen Bridge is a grade 1 listed structure in the centre of the town. It crosses the River Dee. There has been a bridge here since 1284 but the current bridge dates back to the 12th or 13th century. It's doubled in width since it was first built.

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36.3 km

Llangollen Town

Highlight • Settlement

Llangollen is a town and community, situated on the River Dee, in Denbighshire, Wales. Its riverside location forms the edge of the Berwyn range, and the Dee Valley section of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the easternmost point of the Dee Valley Way being within the town.

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36.6 km

End point

Parking

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