Located on the River Dee, near to Llantysilio, this masterpiece of Thomas Telford Engineering is where the Pontcysllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage site begins. He designed this weir to draw water from the River Dee in to the canal, and it became a stunning addition to the landscape. At 460ft (140M) long, it’s a sight to behold.

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April 26, 2022

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They call it the "Horseshoe Falls" but it is a weir built to supply water to the canal. The river is spectacular and popular with canoeists

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The Llantysilio Green weir, more commonly known as the Horseshoe Falls, is a 140-meter-long, horseshoe-shaped weir designed by Thomas Telford in 1808 to divert water from the River Dee into …

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1. Llangollen History Trail loop — Clwydian Range & Dee Valley

10.2km

02:50

180m

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2. Horseshoe Falls loop on the River Dee from Berwyn

1.31km

00:21

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Dinas Bran Castle – Llangollen Canal loop from Berwyn

13.6km

04:01

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Llantysilio, Denbighshire, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Llangollen History Trail loop — Clwydian Range & Dee Valley

2. Horseshoe Falls loop on the River Dee from Berwyn

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