Pontycysyllte Appreciation

Yesterday evening we made the return journey over the mighty aqueduct. Mooring at the visitor moorings on the Frontcysyllte side.

In the sunshine this morning we went on a walk to explore Thomas Telford's amazing aqueduct again. 

Another of the transport red plaques.

looking up

                                                             and up....

its feet firmly planted in the river bed,

across to the other side; 

                                                                                                                  1,0007ft on 19 pillars

126 feet high   

                                                                   20 arches; 53ft wide

cast iron trough sitting on top.

And finally, from the top of Frontcysyllte village, looking across the valley to Trevor, linked by this wonderfully audacious aqueduct.

Friday, Llangollen - Frontycysyllte

5 miles, 1 aqueduct

Saturday, Frontycysyllte - Ellesmere

13 miles, 2 locks, 2 tunnels, 1 aqueduct