Overview

A very interesting historic site that you can access easily with a wheelchair and assistance dog it can be accessed from both sides either Poachers Pocket all Chirk itself. Chirk Aqueduct is a 70-foot (21 m) high and 710-foot (220 m) long, The foundation stone was laid on 17 June 1796 and it was completed in 1801. The tow path is a very beautiful path about 2 miles before you get to the aqueduct and you have excellent views from the chair that's approaching from Poachers Pocket side. You can also see trains going over the aqueduct from the viaduct and do the busy line between Chester Wrexham Telford.

Transport & Parking

You do have to park either in Chirk about half a mile from the aqueduct or near the Poachers Pocket then you can have 2 mile beautiful ride.

Access

Excellent

Toilets

Not applicable as there is not any on the actual aqueduct

Staff

No staff but the people on the walk I will very friendly.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

A very pet friendly Walk most people have their own dogs

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