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Canal Boat Routes from Whixall
On the Llangollen Canal
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Routes from Whixall
3 Night Short Breaks
3 Nights - Ellesmere & back
3 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 14 miles
- 0 locks
- 7 hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: cruise through the Shropshire Lake District past Cole Mere, through Ellesmere Tunnel and visit the Mere and Castle at the historic market town of Ellesmere.
4 Night Short Breaks
4 Nights - Chirk & back
4 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 35 Miles
- 4 Locks
- 16 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Cole Mere, the Mere at Ellesmere, the canalside Lion Quays restaurant, the Poachers Pocket pub at Gledrid, the Bridge Inn at Chirk Bank, Chirk Aqueduct and Chirk Castle.
4 Nights - Trevor & back
4 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route details:
- 42 Miles
- 4 Locks
- 19 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Cole Mere, the Mere at Ellesmere, the canalside Lion Quays restaurant, the Poachers Pocket pub at Gledrid, the Bridge Inn at Chirk Bank, Chirk Aqueduct and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
4 Nights - Crickheath & back
4 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 36 Miles
- 16 Locks
- 19 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: The Mere at Ellesmere, Frankton Junction, the canalside Queen’s Head pub near Owestry, Aston Locks and Maesbury Marsh on the Montgomery Canal.
4 Nights - Wrenbury & back
4 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 26 Miles
- 20 Locks
- 17.5 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the remains of Pan Castle, the historic market town of Whitchurch, Grindley Brook Staircase Locks, the Waterfowl Sanctuary at Bradeley Green, Swan Inn at Marbury and the Dusty Miller pub at Wrenbury.
1 Week, 10 Night & 2 Week Holidays
1 Week - Llangollen & back
7 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 52 Miles
- 4 Locks
- 24 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Whixall Moss nature reserve, Ellesmere Tunnel, the Mere at Ellesmere in the heart of the Shropshire Lake District, the Bridge Inn at Chirk Bank, Chirk Castle, UNESCO World Heritage Chirk and Pontcysyllte aqueducts, Llangollen Basin and the Horseshoe Falls at Llangollen.
1 Week - Nantwich & back
7 Nights Start on Monday or Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 42 Miles
- 38 Locks
- 28 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Whixall Moss nature reserve, the Black Bear pub at historic Whitchurch, Grindley Brook Staircase of Locks, the Dusty Miller at Wrenbury and Nantwich Basin.
10 Nights - Chester & back
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 71 Miles
- 60 Locks
- 42 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the Black Bear pub at historic Whitchurch, Grindley Brook Staircase of Locks, the Dusty Miller at Wrenbury, Hurleston Junction, Bunbury Locks, Beeston Castle, Cheshire Ice Cream Farm at Tattenhall, the Cheshire Cat at Christleton and the Roman Walls at Chester.
2 Weeks - Four Counties Ring
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 137 miles
- 132 locks
- 86 hours
Key attractions along the route include: Grindley Brook Staircase of Locks, the historic market town of Nantwich, the Shroppie Fly pub and Audlem Mill
Canal Boat Holidays on the Llangollen Canal from Whixall
Start your journey along the breath taking Llangollen Canal from the charming hamlet of Whixall, nestled in the heart of Shropshire’s countryside.
Known for its peaceful setting and unique position on this historic waterway, Whixall is the perfect starting point for your canal adventure.
Whether you’re embarking on a narrowboat holiday or exploring on foot, this picturesque location offers easy access to one of Britain’s most celebrated canals.
From Whixall, the Llangollen Canal unveils a tapestry of natural beauty and historic landmarks.
Meander through serene countryside, cross the border into Wales, and discover iconic sights like the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Along the way, you’ll pass quaint villages, such as Ellesmere with its famous meres, and encounter vibrant wildlife that thrives along the canal’s tranquil banks.
