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Chirk tunnel towpath

Photo taken from inside the Chirk Tunnel looking towards the aqueduct.

The tunnel lies on the Llangollen Canal, immediately northwards of the Chirk Aqueduct. It is 421 metres (460 yd) long and has a complete towpath inside. The tunnel is designed for a single standard narrowboat, so passing is not possible, and is straight enough to be able to see if a boat is already inside the tunnel. Boats are required to show a light. The towpath is dark, can be a bit uneven and very wet, so I'm not really happy about the strength of the fence.

The tunnel was constructed from 1794–1802.

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Taken on Monday April 26, 2021
Posted on Wednesday June 2, 2021
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Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Great perspective, Amelia. I love the play between light and shadow. The reflection of the trees is very beautiful, as is the reflection of the curve of the tunnel entrance. The water looks a bit murky. I don't fancy going for a dook here. All the best, Joe

4 years ago

Peter Castell said:

A nicely framed view of the cut

4 years ago

Steve D said:

Very nice indeed Amelia and saved in fav's with a YS by me also.

Best wishes and stay safe.

Steve

4 years ago

Xata said:

Excelent take and I love the architectural semi-circle shape of the tunnel. In the previous take we could see that the bricks had an amazing texture.

4 years ago

Christa1004 said:

The light at the end of the tunnel, a beautiful metaphor.

4 years ago

neira-Dan said:

Beau cadrage

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Nick Weall said:

Very good control of all the conflicting light, nicely composed too I like this one very much dear LGM

4 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

Gorgeous shadow and light !!!

3 years ago

Ulrich John said:

A Fantasticly framed view, Amelia !

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Diana Australis said:

Lovely…and it has certainly stood the test of time! Beautifully composed

3 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Beautifully composed and exposed Amelia............you have achieved a nice balance between the light and the shade. I really like the view through the tunnel and the reflections. Definitely worth viewing large!

3 years ago