Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Reviews Summary

Aqueduct Experience

Pros:

• "The aqueduct is astonishing. I was expecting it to stick up in the air but didn't realise we were level with the top."
• "Fantastic views, fab few hours amazing engineering, you can walk it or go in narrowboat also canoe during certain times."
• "Amazing experience to go over the Aquaduct in a narrow boat! Even better the weather was good too!"
• "It was great walking across this aquaduct. The view were spectacular."
• "An amazing feat of engineering that still takes your breathe away even today."
• "Such a feat of engineering and a great experience to travel over the Aqueduct."
• "Amazing fete of engineering and well with seeing. Sadly, I couldn't bring myself to walk over as the path was really narrow."
• "Stunning Aqueduct with fantastic views for miles around."

Cons:

• "Amazing fete of engineering and well with seeing. Sadly, I couldn't bring myself to walk over as the path was really narrow, and there were people walking both ways."
• "Unique and spectacular aqueduct. It is very narrow therefore we did not dare walk across to the other side."
• "Even if you don’t walk across it all the way, it’s still worth having a peek out if you can."
• "The aqueduct is definitely a must see in this area. We stayed in an Airbnb very close to the aqueduct and went for a walk over the aqueduct. You can get the viewpoint below and take a photo of it in its entirety."

Views and Scenery

Pros:

• "Free to visit, wonderful views of the beautiful countryside around."
• "The view were spectacular. The thought of what they did to build this is overwhelming."
• "Beautiful 😍 views on a lively sunny day, from looking off the Aqueduct and up at it."
• "It was a nice place to visit for an outing. Nice views. A good place to have a walk in nature."
• "Fabulous views across the valley though."
• "There is a large country park that follows the river Dee and you can walk along the canal too; both are very picturesque."
• "We enjoyed an hour or so watching the canal boats navigating the crossing."
• "Such a great place with some fabulous walks with beautiful views."

Cons:

• "If you're scared of heights, the views might be unsettling as it's quite narrow and high."
• "On a windy day, the views can be slightly obscured and it might feel less stable."

Visitor Amenities

Pros:

• "There is a nice visitor centre and toilets only a short walk from the car park and aqueduct."
• "We parked, getting an all day ticket for £3. Enjoyed the walk over the aqueduct, but a head for heights is needed."
• "Parked in designated car park which was like parking in an air port car park..not reflective of a World Heritage site at all. £3.00 to park for any amount of time excellent value."
• "Car park is massive and easily accommodates everyone."
• "Also you can cannoing through the aqueduct bridge."
• "Great walk from the aquaduct to Llangollen and back again."
• "Parking nearby, gift shop, boat hire and a museum where you can learn how the aqueduct was built."
• "We had heard about this aqueduct and had wanted to visit for a while and we were not disappointed! What an engineering feat, you can understand why this is a world heritage site."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately it was closed when we got there today so we were not able to walk across."
• "Parking is very close with public toilets."
• "Parking was busy but once in it was free!"
• "Parking was full. However, you can park the vehicle on a side road."

Accessibility

Pros:

• "Very nice and unusual place."
• "It's great to walk across a piece of history."
• "The path along the bridge is accessible by foot or via a canal boat."
• "From the main parking lot it is very accessible with no stairs to get to the aqueduct."

Cons:

• "The path across the aqueduct can be pretty tight if it's busy/people crossing with wheel chairs and prams but if you take it steady it's easy to pass people."
• "Not very disability friendly, from what I could see."
• "Parking was difficult; the car park attached to this is confusing as it states disabled & permit holders only."
• "The car park was £3 for the day and you can swipe your card on the front of the machine if you don't have any cash."

Historical Significance

Pros:

• "Best of English heritage sites out there."
• "An early morning walk to the middle when the mist was about is an enduring memory."
• "The aqueduct itself is interesting and the swallows around it fascinating."
• "The canal is a changing landscape for you at anytime, tranquil with the odd passing barge."

Cons:

• "On windy days, it can be particularly blustery in the middle of the bridge."
• "The aqueduct can be quite exposed on windy days."
• "It's great to walk across a piece of history, but the walkway is fairly narrow."