Walk the Llangollen Canal by Train

5stations nearbyClosest: Chirk, 0.1 mi

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The Llangollen Canal crosses the border between England and Wales, linking Llangollen in north Wales with Hurleston in south Cheshire by way of Ellesmere. Gobowen, Wrenbury, Chirk and Ruabon stations give train access to the towpath.

There are 5 stations within reach of the Llangollen Canal: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.

The Llangollen Canal runs about 46 miles in our route data, including any river sections it follows. The stations below are in order along it.

Llangollen Canal train stations

Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.

Station-to-station walks

Walk the towpath from one station and catch the train back from another. Each station is shown with its nearest walk in each direction along the Llangollen Canal, from 4 to 20 miles. Miles include the walk to and from each station.

From	To	Distance	Time
Wrenbury	Whitchurch (Shrops)	10 to 10.5 mi	about 3.5 hours

Walks onto other canals

Start on the Llangollen Canal and finish on another canal, changing at the junction where they meet.

From	To	Distance	Time
Wrenbury	Nantwichon the Shropshire Union Canal	9.5 mi	about 3 hours

Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.