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Whitehouse Tunnel

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Whitehouse Tunnel

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Please check local regulations for: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal WHS

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    1. Pontcysyllte & Chirk loop from Llangollen

    34.1km

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    June 11, 2024

    Wide enough for one boat, and with a towpath all the way through, the Whitehouse tunnel lies between Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Chirk. It is an impressive 175 metres long and was completed between 1795 and 1802. It was designed by Thomas Telford and William Jessop.

    With the aid of a torch, navigate yourself through this 18th century tunnel, under the traffic of the A5. It’s quite an adventure, be sure to go steadily and be aware of others on foot, or on boats!
    Please dismount and use you headlight to see the path in front.

      October 15, 2023

      NOTE: You will have to dismount here to go through the Whitehouse tunnel. A torch or other light would be of benefit.

      The tunnel is wide enough for one boat, and has a towpath all the way through. It is an impressive 175 metres long and was completed between 1795 and 1802. It was designed by Thomas Telford and William Jessop and is part of the 'Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site.'

        March 26, 2025

        narrow tunnel about 150m which must be traversed if you want to stay on the canal path

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          Location: North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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