Hold on and take a photo! by ankers70

Hold on and take a photo!

I walked across the World Heritage listed Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, (Llangollen, Gogledd Cymru) on the very narrow tow path on a very windy day. This navigable aqueduct carries the Llangollen Canal at a height of 39 metres. It's the longest aqueduct in Great Britain and the tallest in the world. The canal and the towpath are only 3.7m wide and while there is a safety rail on the towpath side there is nothing on the canal side (you can see in my photo where railings were meant to go but they were never completed). In my photo you can also see how high the aqueduct is above the Llangollen bridge across the River Dee below.

As I walked across, I caught this couple navigating their canoe across the canal, banging against the sides because of the wind. He yelled to her above the wind, 'Hold on and take a photo!'.

More here: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/Pontcysylite-Aqueduct/


Looks like quite an exciting ride.
April 28th, 2024  
It is a super view from the viaduct - You brave to stroll along the viaduct. I have walked it many, many, years ago, not sure I could do it now, will stick to the gentle push of the narrow boats,
April 28th, 2024  
Wonderful to ride on a canoe thereon.
April 28th, 2024  
This looks so much fun!
April 28th, 2024  
Great capture
April 28th, 2024  
Wonderful capture. The whole thing is so interesting. Not seen it. Maybe worth a visit.
April 28th, 2024  
Wonderful
April 28th, 2024  
Wonderful candid shot and information
April 28th, 2024  
A great area and a good way to see it.
April 28th, 2024  
Wow - what a sight - what a structure - what a shot!
April 28th, 2024  
wow that looks so scary Suzanne
April 28th, 2024  
Rather you than me!
April 28th, 2024  
Quite fascinating!

We’re paired for get pushed this week…. How about playing with kitchen stuff…. Utensils, cups, plates… whatever strikes your fancy…. As long as it’s something in your kitchen…
April 29th, 2024  
That looks like a fun ride!
April 29th, 2024  
What a moment to capture!
April 29th, 2024  
Quite a scary ride in the high winds! I was hanging on to the railing and wondering if she would drop her phone.
@onewing
April 29th, 2024  
Saw a couple of narrow boats cross as well! One woman was walking on the towpath while her husband navigated the boat.
She was muttering about his 'Captain Bligh' behaviour! @ziggy77
April 29th, 2024  
April 29th, 2024  
Definitely worth a visit! @clifford
April 29th, 2024  
Thankyou. It's a great place to visit and sort of low key as there is no charge to walk across the aqueduct as it's still a working canal. @robz
April 29th, 2024  
It was a bit daunting with the high winds and the slight movement as the boats bumped against the sides of the canal.
@phil_howcroft
April 29th, 2024  
Good morning and thankyou.

As I am still travelling and won't have a kitchen for another two weeks. this will be an interesting challenge.
@northy
April 29th, 2024  
@ankers70 hmmm…. Do u want something different? I mean, u could always go with something kitchen-y from ur hotel or a restaurant….
April 29th, 2024  
Great capture, this is yet another place that I'd love to visit.
April 29th, 2024  
Beautiful place and capture. Lovely juxtaposition.
April 30th, 2024  
No problems. I have all kinds of ideas whirring around in my overloaded brain!
@northy
April 30th, 2024  
It's definitely worth the visit! On this site, I see so many photos of places I'd like to visit. I'm running our of lifetimes!!
@merrelyn
April 30th, 2024  
Thankyou.
@haskar
April 30th, 2024  
@ankers70 I know that feeling all too well :)
April 30th, 2024  
Such a boat ride in the canal can be a great experience.
May 1st, 2024  
Thank god there was a railing on the side you were walking!
May 6th, 2024  
Brilliant thing
May 8th, 2024  
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