History

WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Although the outstanding feature of the World Heritage Site is the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct the site actually runs from Gledrid Bridge near Rhoswiel to the Horseshoe Falls on the River Dee. Most of the site (10.5 miles/17 kilometres) lies within Wales the remaining 0.5 miles/1 kilometre is in England. The main features of the site are Chirk Aqueduct and Tunnel, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the Horseshoe Falls demonstrating the very best of late 18th century engineering. However the magnificent scenery of the Dee Valley is an important feature of the area which draws people back time after time. The very best of the World Heritage Site can be enjoyed on the boat trips from Llangollen Wharf. Also within the Pontcysyllte World Heritage Site corridor we have several other places of local interest such as the following

• Dinas Bran Castle - of alleged King Arthur fame.
• Valle Crucis Abbey
• The Horseshoe Pass
• Llangollen Steam Railway
• Plas Newydd, home of the Famous Ladies of Llangollen.