Llangollen to Horseshoe Falls: Canal Towpath from Market Street

Start at the northern pedestrian exit of Market Street car park in Llangollen. Follow Market Street east, turn left along Castle Street and cross Llangollen Bridge on its pavement. At the far end use the pavement beside Mill Street to reach Wharf Hill, then climb the lane to Llangollen Wharf. Turn left onto the towpath.

Follow the canal past Llangollen Basin and the Pavilion, beneath Tower Bridge and on past Pentrefelin Bridge. Continue along the shared access lane near Ty-Craig Bridge and the Chainbridge Hotel, watching for vehicles. The towpath then passes beneath King’s Bridge to the canal intake at Horseshoe Falls. Turn around at the falls viewing area and return by the same towpath, Wharf Hill and town streets to the car park. This route does not cross Pontcysyllte Aqueduct or the Chain Bridge.

Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes for the walk and brief stops. Most of the route follows a fairly level towpath, with a short climb through town. Expect narrow waterside sections, uneven or muddy patches and an unprotected water edge. Keep children close, give way to working horses and other path users, and keep dogs under control. View the weir from land and stay out of the River Dee.

Market Street is a public pay-and-display car park, open 24 hours. Charges apply 8am to 5pm; check the board on arrival. Refreshments are available in town and at the Wharf when open. Follow any temporary path signs and check Canal & River Trust notices before travelling. Route information: Canal & River Trust Llangollen Wharf to Horseshoe Falls guide and Denbighshire County Council Explore Llangollen map and parking information.