12 July 2025. Up at 04:40 away 06:00. Undulating today, climbing between 150m to 380m.
Chirk Castle was visible from a few hills away. Built in 1310 and later became home to the Myddelton family for over 400 years.
The technical marvel today was the Pontcysyllte aqueduct. Built 1795-1805.
Had a lunch stop at the Garden Cafe just before the canal aqueduct. Got talking to Josh and Lorna from Worcester who were weekend visiting.
From the canal the route rose up the valley side under limestone crags. Definitely the hottest part of the day but made more comfortable walking under some tree canopy.
Arrived at Wern Isaf Farm camping site (£17.50) at about 16:30, about 2km North-East of Llangollen. Finished off odds and ends for dinner but the nearby 3 generation family from Widnes in a couple of static caravans gave me a bbq burger and a cup of tea. Very kind.
26 km today over 10.5 hours. Temperatures reportedly 32C. Definitely getting fitter.
The Interconnected View 
great stuff Richard
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must be a lovely way of travelling by cannalboat great pics have a good day still a strong walker you are you are still caring your fridge on your back so how much does it weigh?
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Weighed it before food and water at it was 14kg, so must be about 17kg loaded. Still like my comforts. 😊
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