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HFF. Southern portal of the tunnel

This tunnel is a canal tunnel near Chirk, Wales. It 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. The tunnel is straight enough to be able to see if a boat is already inside the tunnel, and boats are required to show a light.

The tunnel was completed in in 1801.
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29 comments

Esther said:

An interesting tunnel.
6 days ago ( translate )

Guido Werner said:

The colors of the wall of the tunnel are interesting. HFF, Amelia, and a good weekend!
6 days ago

Christa1004 said:

And you can even walk through the tunnel? HFF Amelia.
6 days ago

Amelia replied to Christa1004:

Yes, we have walked through this tunnel several times. A torch is necessary, and good boots as the towpath can be a bit rutted and slightly wet.
6 days ago

Old Owl said:

A fine photograph, Amelia. I love the muted colours. A HFF to you and yours.
6 days ago

Doug Shepherd said:

Fine shot Amelia. Like the shadow of the fence on the wall.and the colours of same.

HFF, enjoy your weekend
6 days ago

Schussentäler said:

HFF und ein erholsames Wochenende wünsche ich Dir
6 days ago ( translate )

Pics-UM said:

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende. Gruß Uwe
6 days ago ( translate )

Trudy Tuinstra said:

excellent. HFF
6 days ago ( translate )

FarbFormFreude said:

HFF!
is there still boat traffic ?
6 days ago

Bergfex said:

HFF und ein sonniges Wochenende!
6 days ago ( translate )

Ria V. said:

Der Tunnel scheint jedes Licht zu schlucken und die Natur erobert sich bereits die Wände...HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!
6 days ago ( translate )

Nicole Merdrignac said:

HFF. Bon week-end.
6 days ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the juxtaposition, Amelia, of straight lines and curves. Have a great weekend. All the best, Joe
6 days ago

Erika+Manfred said:

HFF, have a fine WE
6 days ago