Narrowboat Boat Inn Llangollen canal

[Mac of Cygnet]

There was an almost identical thread a while back.  Here is my contribution.

https://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?/topic/79696-over-night-stops-between-ellesmere-and-llangollen/&do=findComment&comment=1665349

[tree monkey]

36 minutes ago, stuart redfearn said:

Is there much to do or see in Chirk apart from the castle?

Not much, it's a pretty place but beyond that, oh unless you love MDF of course there's a big plant making the stuff

 

The Indian restaurant used to be OK

Edited November 16, 2021 by tree monkey

[manxmike]

We're renting a Black Prince boat from Chirk next April and, having cruised the Llangollen many times in the past, will be heading "down" towards Hurleston Junction then to Barbridge for a meal at the "Old 100" pub for my 70th birthday. We'll probably go "up" to Llangollen first. Our daughter and grandkids will be visiting during the holiday, which will be lovely.

Stuart - remember the Llan is one of the very few (if not only) flowing canals, heading to the town of Llangollen you will be pushing against the flow and the boat will behave differently than when travelling with the current.

[SteveLevis]

Chirk castle is the "main event" and well worth a visit. Chirk itself is OK, and there is also the option to walk up to overlook the tunnel entrance / exit which is good for some photos of the Aqueduct...

 

Would also recommend the castle Dinas Bran at Llangollen, a steep but short climb offering some great views, (assuming it is not foggy ...).

 

Also a week should give you some time to pop back the other way, (ie past Ellesmere) which offers some really nice sections of canal. 5 hours from Ellesmere in the opposite direction is Whixall Moss, which is worth stopping at and having a walk around...

[stuart redfearn]

Thanks again everyone absolutely great. Can't wait for our trip we've not told the 2 young granddaughters yet going to keep it as a surprise. 

One other thing are most of the pubs dog friendly?

[Pie Eater]

There is the Llangollen Railway which the kids should enjoy, especially if the steam trains are running.  

 

Also, the horse drawn boats do trips towards Horseshoe Falls.

 

You are allowed 48 hours mooring in Llangollen basin or on the towpath at a cost of £6 per night (payable at the horse drawn boats shop).

[stuart redfearn]

Thanks for that 

[ditchcrawler]

9 hours ago, stuart redfearn said:

Many thanks all I appreciate your quick response cheers Stuart 

Ps we are only planning on a short trip from Ellesmere to Llangollen and back over 7 days and any other tips and recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Thanking you all in anticipation. 

If you get back to base with time to spare and decide to head down stream for a bit remember with the flow it will take you longer to get back.

[David Mack]

2 hours ago, Pie Eater said:

Also, the horse drawn boats do trips towards Horseshoe Falls

The horse boat doesn't go all the way to Horseshoe Falls. For that you have to walk.

[Tonka]

1 hour ago, David Mack said:

The horse boat doesn't go all the way to Horseshoe Falls. For that you have to walk.

Certain trips go to the Chainbridge Hotel which is a short walk from the falls