Rhochi two

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A very enjoyable route with 5 star sections at either end. I started in Chirk. The town is pretty and the walk along the pavement to the towpath of the Llangollen Canal is interesting and direct. After the brief shock of the Cadbury's factory the escape of the towpath is welcome. Beginning with woods which ring with birdsong, the surroundings open out and the views become spectacular. Froncysyllte is where things become properly touristy and there are various options to stop and refuel. The highlight of the walk involves crossing the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO world heritage site. The views are amazing, although the towpath is narrow and you have to pass walkers coming from the other direction with care. Pontcysyllte offers more stops. The path beyond the canal was closed off when I attempted to walk it, however the alternative is immediately adjacent and extends through the car park to where it rejoins the Slow Way, through an ungated exit. The next section, by necessity, follows the pavement of the Llangollen Road and fun becomes functional. It is however, safe, offers shops and bus stops. The footpath that leaves the road does not seem much used. It passes a Solar Farm and joins Plas Bennion Road on the other side. There is a little more pavement pounding, on a quieter road before you leave it again. The last section was a revelation! A footpath takes you down to the Afon Eitha and then up to a cycle lane which you follow via a bus stop on the edge of Rhosllannerchrugog all the way to the end! Steps and stiles. Trains from Chirk, buses at either end and various road points.

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