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Llangollen is one of Britain's most picturesque canals. At 46 miles long,
it winds its way from the foothills of Snowdonia through Shropshire into Cheshire's
low-lying farmland. Along its route look out for some fantastic spring wildlife. | |  | Waterways are a great place to see wildlife from a very
different perspective especially during the spring months. | |  | - Go bat watching in Northern Ireland or try Osprey spotting
at Rutland Water.
| | | Llangollen
- Visitor Guide | | Address: | Llangollen
Canal, Llangollen, Wales. | | Postcode
| LL20 8 | | Telephone: | British
Waterways - 01606 723800 | | Leaflet: | The
- download leaflet. | | e-mail | enquiries.wbc@britishwaterways.co.uk | | Location
map: | Streetmap of | | Ordnance Survey: | OS:
SJ 215415 | | Key attractions: |
Narrow boating - if you'd like to follow in Mike Dilger's footsteps, there
are several companies that hire narrow boats along this route. Alternatively you
can walk to the wildlife along the picturesque towpaths.
Whixall Moss
forms part of the Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve
four miles south west of Whitchurch.
Picnic area at Colemere. Ìý Circular
walks along Colemere and the Ellesmere Canal towpath. | | Essential
kit: | Binoculars for bird watching.
Walking shoes. | | Nature
watching: | Bird watching. Dragonflies
and spiders. | | Access: | Varies
depending on area but some towpaths are even and paved. | | Getting
there: | Llangollen Canal - the nearest
towns are Llangollen in the south and Nantwich in the north. The aqueduct is located
near Cefn-Mawr. Ìý Colemere is located three miles south-east of Ellesmere.
Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve is four
miles south west of Whitchurch and 10 miles south west of Wrexham. Ìý Blake
Mere - Kingfisher site on the canal bank and a beautiful spot. The mere is right
next to the canal.
Wood Lane Reserve - ½ mile walk down country
lane from the canal near Ellesmere Port. Ìý Roadside parking at entrances
to Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve. Larger car
park at Manor House. Parking at Colemere. | | Opening
times: | Year round. | | Charges: | Colemere,
Woodland and The Mosses are all free to enter throughout the year. |
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