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Star grading system

Smooth level surface with gentle linear slopes above 1:12 and cross slopes above 1:50.

Reasonably smooth surface with linear slopes between 1:10 - 1:12 and cross slopes 1:35 - 1:45.

Rough patches and steep linear slopes of below 1:10 and cross slopes below 1:35

1) Recommended section
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to Froncysyllte (Bridge 27)

Total distance: 1.25km
Recommended access points: 2
Star grading

"Mighty Pontcysllte Aqueduct is a candidate for World Heritage Status."

The world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is located on this stretch. A large car park offers level entry on to the canal towpath. Another access point from the opposite side of the canal leads to the café area. Entry is through a hinged gate which is generally closed after 5.00pm. From this point, cross a small footbridge to access the towpath. The main car park offers an alternative starting point.

The aqueduct is about 300 metres to the left of the car park. There is a narrow swing bridge on the approach which is wide enough for a single motorised wheelchair. The towpath is good with a smooth hard surface. The site has an information centre, plus toilet and café. The width of the towpath narrows across the aqueduct to 0.8 metres. Elsewhere it is generally over 1.2 metres in width.

The next recommended access point is Froncysyllte. A small car park on the opposite side of the canal offers level access to the towpath via a swing bridge. Seating provides the walker an opportunity to enjoy the tranquil environment. The towpath section has three gates, one at Froncysyllte approaching the aqueduct and two by bridge 27. The last of these gates is narrow and can pose difficulty for wheelchair users.

2) Recommended section
Chirk Bank to Chirk Tunnel

Total distance: 750 metres
Recommended access points: 1
Star grading

"Spectacular views across the valley."

Park at Chirk Bank just along the canal. The towpath surface is level tarmac with no barriers or gates. Walk towards Chirk Aqueduct for a spectacular view of the valley and arched railway viaduct, carrying the line between the historic border towns of Wrexham and Shrewsbury.
The towpath is over 1.5 metres wide but narrows on the aqueduct to about 1.0 metre. Benches are sited on the other side of the aqueduct just before the tunnel.

Another access point from here leads into Chirk town. The towpath has a smooth tarmac surface, although there is also a steep gradient on this section.

3) Recommended section
Llangollen Town to Bridge 44

Total distance: 1.5km
Recommended access points: 1
Star grading

"Picnic tables offer walkers a chance to enjoy their food with a view."

Llangollen’s main car park is located in the town centre. Consider setting down visitors who have mobility difficulties at Bridge 45 near the Canal Wharf Café before parking. Access through Bridge 45 on to the towpath is almost level. The towpath has a smooth tarmac surface with no barriers or gates.

From here, walk beneath the bridge towards Trevor. The towpath narrows at this point but does permit wheelchair access. A service facility is located about 300 metres from Bridge 45, which can be opened with a special British Waterways key.

The towpath becomes unbound dirt after 500 metres with the surface uneven in patches. Picnic tables and benches are located towards the end of the section offering a sweeping view across the valley.

This information was gathered during the summer of 2006. If you have any comments or further suggestions, please do not hesitate to email feedback@waterscape.com.

Mynediad i bawb

System raddio

Arwyneb llyfn gyda llethrau llinellol esmwyth dros 1:12 a llethrau croes dros 1:50.

Arwyneb eithaf llyfn gyda llethrau llinellol rhwng 1:10 - 1:12 a llethrau croes 1:35 - 1:45.

Darnau garw a llethrau llinellol serth o dan 1:10 a llethrau croes o dan 1:35

1) Rhan a argymhellir
Pont Ddŵr Pontcysyllte i Bontcysyllte (Pont 27)

"Mae Pont Ddŵr odidog Pontcysyllte yn ymgeisydd ar gyfer Statws Treftadaeth y Byd."

Mae Pont Ddŵr fyd-enwog Pontcysyllte wedi’i lleoli ar y rhan hon o’r gamlas. Mae mynediad i lwybr y gamlas ar gael o faes parcio mawr. Mae yna fynediad hefyd ar ochr arall y gamlas sy’n arwain at y caffi. Mae giât golfachog yn arwain at y llwybr ond mae’n cau fel arfer ar ôl 5.00pm. O fan hyn croeswch y bont droed at y llwybr. Mae’r prif faes parcio yn rhoi man cychwyn gwahanol.

Mae’r bont ddŵr oddeutu 300 metr i’r chwith o’r maes parcio. Mae yna bont droi gul gerllaw sy’n ddigon llydan ar gyfer cadair olwyn fodurol. Mae arwyneb y llwybr mewn cyflwr da ac yn llyfn a chadarn. Mae canolfan wybodaeth, toiled a chaffi ar y safle. Mae lled y llwybr yn culhau 0.8 metr ar draws y bont ddŵr. Fel arall, mae’i led dros 1.2 medr yn gyffredinol.

Y mynediad nesaf a argymhellir yw Froncysyllte. Gellir cyrraedd y llwybr o’r maes parcio bach ar ochr arall y gamlas drwy groesi pont droi. Mae seddau yn rhoi cyfle i gerddwyr fwynhau’r amgylchedd llonydd. Mae tair giât ar y rhan hon o’r llwybr, un yn Froncysyllte wrth gyrraedd y Bont Ddŵr a dwy gerllaw pont 27. Mae’r olaf o’r rhain yn gul a gall greu anhawster i bobl mewn cadair olwyn.

2) Rhan a argymhellir
Glannau’r Waun i Dwnnel y Waun

"Golygfeydd godidog ar draws y dyffryn."

Parciwch yng Nglan y Waun ar hyd y gamlas. Mae arwyneb y llwybr yn darmac gwastad heb unrhyw rwystrau na giatiau. Cerddwch tuag at Bont Ddŵr y Waun am olygfa odidog o’r dyffryn a phont ddŵr fwaol y rheilffordd sy’n cysylltu trefi hanesyddol Wrecsam ac Amwythig ar y ffin.

Mae’r llwybr dros 1.5 metr o led ond yn culhau ar y bont ddŵr i oddeutu 1 metr. Mae meinciau wedi’u lleoli ar ochr arall y bont ddŵr cyn y twnnel.

Mae mynediad arall i’r llwybr o fan hyn yn arwain at dref y Waun. Mae gan y llwybr arwyneb tarmac llyfn, ond mae yna lethr serth ar y rhan hon.

3) Rhan a argymhellir
Tref Llangollen i Bont 44

"Mae byrddau picnic yn rhoi cyfle i gerddwyr fwynhau eu bwyd gyda golygfa."

Mae prif faes parcio Llangollen wedi’i leoli yng nghanol y dref. Efallai byddai’n syniad mynd ag ymwelwyr anabl at Bont 45 ger y caffi cyn mynd i barcio. Mae’r mynediad drwy Bont 45 at y llwybr bron yn wastad. Mae arwyneb y llwybr yn llyfn heb unrhyw rwystrau na giatiau.

O fan hyn, cerddwch o dan y bont tuag at Trefor. Mae’r llwybr yn culhau yma ond mae lle i gadair olwyn. Mae cyfleuster gwasanaethau wedi’i leoli tua 300 metr o Bont 45 a gellir ei agor gydag allwedd arbennig Dyfrffyrdd Prydain.

Mae’r llwybr yn troi’n faw ar ôl 500 metr gyda’r arwyneb yn anwastad mewn rhai darnau. Mae byrddau picnic a meinciau ar gael tua diwedd y rhan hon o’r llwybr sy’n cynnig golygfeydd gwych ar draws y dyffryn.