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Llangynidr Locks, 3 December


Llangynidr Locks are being drained so our team can carry out maintenance in the lock chamber. Come and join British Waterways on Saturday 3 December for a unique opportunity to descend to the bottom of the drained canal.

Tours will start from the Coach & Horses Pub at 11am and 2pm. We will start with a presentation in the pub before a guided walk and talk along the lock flight with the unique opportunity to gain a close-up look at the work we do in the winter.

Llangynidr Locks

Llangynidr boasts a section of 5 locks, at the end of a lock-free stretch of over 25 miles. The lock flight lifts the canal 50ft (15m) over ¾ mile (1.2km). This beautiful section of canal is a popular local walk - here are a few things to look out for along this stretch of canal:

  • As you’re walking through the lock flight, you will see the water pipes just before the Coach and Horses bridge (number 133,) which are carrying water from the Talybont Reservoir to Newport.
    • Between the next 2 locks you’ll see Afon Crawnon Aqueduct – an important water feeder to the canal.
    • Locks 67 and 68 are close together and a pond, connected by a culvert under the towpath, helps to maintain the correct water level when the locks are being used. Well-stocked with fish, this pond is popular with anglers.
    • Before you finish, above the final lock (number 68) there is a pleasant picnic area with a view of Tor y Foel mountain.
Time: 11am & 2pm
Location: Llangynidr Locks, British Waterways Site Office adjacent to NP8 1LS
Booking: Booking is necessary for this event. To secure your place visit http://canalopendayllangynidr.eventbrite.com


British Waterways’ Canal Open Days 2011/12 are sponsored by May Gurney. Find out more about the company by visiting www.maygurney.co.uk.

Last updated: 30/11/2011

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