Llangollen Canal - Irish Bridge - December 11, 2020

View towards Chirk from Irish Bridge Wharf

Llangollen Canal - Irish Bridge - December 11, 2020

View towards Chirk from Irish Bridge Wharf

Llangollen Canal - Irish Bridge Cutting - December 11, 2020

Irish Birdge Cutting looking south towards Chirk. This cutting is 10 metres deeo and 370 metres long. Spoil excavated from the cutting was conveyed by tramway to construct the southern approach embankment to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Llangollen Canal - Whitehouse Bridge - December 11, 2020

Irish Bridge cutting ends at Whitehouse Bridge 26W. This view is looking towards Chirk.

Llangollen Canal - Whitehouse Tunnel - December 11, 2020

Whitehouse Tunnel Information board. Whitehouse Tunnel was constructed using the cut and cover method of tunnel construction. Construction took place between 1795 and 1802. it was one of the first canal tunnels in Britain that had a towpath. It is wide enough for one boat, and is 191 yards (about 175 metres) in length.

Llangollen Canal - Whitehouse Tunnel - December 11, 2020

Whitehouse Tunnel was constructed using the cut and cover method of tunnel construction. Construction took place between 1795 and 1802. it was one of the first canal tunnels in Britain that had a towpath. It is wide enough for one boat, and is 191 yards (about 175 metres) in length.

Llangollen Canal - Whitehouse Tunnel - December 11, 2020

Whitehouse Tunnel south portal. Whitehouse Tunnel was constructed using the cut and cover method of tunnel construction. Construction took place between 1795 and 1802. it was one of the first canal tunnels in Britain that had a towpath. It is wide enough for one boat, and is 191 yards (about 175 metres) in length.

Llangollen Canal - Whitehouse Tunnel - December 11, 2020

View from the south portal of Whitehouse Tunnel looking towards Chirk Whitehouse Tunnel was constructed using the cut and cover method of tunnel construction. Construction took place between 1795 and 1802. it was one of the first canal tunnels in Britain that had a towpath. It is wide enough for one boat, and is 191 yards (about 175 metres) in length.

Llangollen Canal - Whitehouse Tunnel - December 11, 2020

Whitehouse Tunnel south portal Whitehouse Tunnel was constructed using the cut and cover method of tunnel construction. Construction took place between 1795 and 1802. it was one of the first canal tunnels in Britain that had a towpath. It is wide enough for one boat, and is 191 yards (about 175 metres) in length.

Llangollen Canal - Whitehouse Tunnel - December 11, 2020

Looking south from near Whitehouse Tunnel towards Chirk Marina.

Llangollen Canal - Whitehouse Tunnel - December 11, 2020

View to Whitehouse Tunnel south portal Whitehouse Tunnel was constructed using the cut and cover method of tunnel construction. Construction took place between 1795 and 1802. it was one of the first canal tunnels in Britain that had a towpath. It is wide enough for one boat, and is 191 yards (about 175 metres) in length.

Llangollen Canal - Chirk Marina - December 11, 2020

Chirk Marina is operated by Marine Services Chirk and is home to many privately owned narrow boats as well as hire boats.

Llangollen Canal - Chirk Marina - December 11, 2020

Chirk Marina is operated by Marine Services Chirk and is home to many privately owned narrow boats as well as hire boats.

Llangollen Canal - Chirk Marina - December 11, 2020

Chirk Marina is operated by Marine Services Chirk and is home to many privately owned narrow boats as well as hire boats.

Llangollen Canal - Chirk Marina - December 11, 2020

Chirk Marina is operated by Marine Services Chirk and is home to many privately owned narrow boats as well as hire boats.

Llangollen Canal - Chirk Marina - December 11, 2020

Chirk Marina is operated by Marine Services Chirk and is home to many privately owned narrow boats as well as hire boats.

Llangollen Canal - Chirk Marina - December 11, 2020

Chirk Marina is operated by Marine Services Chirk and is home to many privately owned narrow boats as well as hire boats.

Llangollen Canal - Chirk Marina - December 11, 2020

Canal feed near Chirk Marina.

Llangollen Canal - Redbridge Cutting - December 11, 2020

Old Ordnance survey maps reveal that there was a footbridge at this location where the canal narrows and a stop lock is located.

Llangollen Canal - The Bradley Overflow - December 11, 2020

The Bradley Overflow south of Chirk Marina used to drain off excess water from the canal.

Llangollen Canal - The Bradley Overflow - December 11, 2020

The Bradley Overflow south of Chirk Marina used to drain off excess water from the canal.

Llangollen Canal - Afon Bradley Feed - December 11, 2020

Afon Bradley Canal feed near the the Bradley Overflow. This was of significant importance in the early years of the canal before it was extended to the Horseshoe Falls.

Llangollen Canal - Bottom Wharf - December 11, 2020

Bottom Wharf was located in this area. It was to the left where connection was made between the canal and the Glyn Valley Tramway. The area has been filled in. Beyond is Canal Wood Cutting which leads up to Chirk Tunnel.