Abernant

Settlement in Denbighshire

Wales

Abernant

The River Dee from the Newbridge viaduct Credit: Roy Hughes

Abernant is a small village situated in the county of Denbighshire, Wales. It is located in the picturesque Vale of Clwyd, surrounded by rolling hills and stunning countryside. The village is approximately 4 miles south of the market town of Ruthin and 17 miles southwest of Denbigh.

Abernant is known for its peaceful and rural setting, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is primarily residential, with a small population of around 200 residents. The community is tight-knit, with a strong sense of local pride and a friendly atmosphere.

The village is dotted with traditional Welsh stone cottages, adding to its charm and character. The surrounding landscape provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Clwydian Range, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

Although Abernant is a small village, it benefits from its close proximity to larger towns and cities. Ruthin, the nearest town, offers a range of amenities including shops, schools, and leisure facilities. The village is also well-connected by road, with easy access to the A494 and A525, providing links to other major towns in North Wales.

Overall, Abernant is a peaceful and idyllic village nestled in the beautiful Welsh countryside. It offers a close-knit community, stunning natural surroundings, and easy access to nearby amenities, making it a desirable place to live or visit.

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Abernant Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.978126/-3.079381 or Grid Reference SJ2742. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The River Dee from the Newbridge viaduct

Roy Hughes

Trevor Basin

Trevor Basin is at the northern end of the central section of what was planned as the Ellesmere Canal linking the Mersey and Severn rivers. The canal was never completed in full and Trevor Basin - just north of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - became the northern terminus. The canal here is today named the Llangollen Canal, though the stretch from Trevor Basin to Llangollen was in fact only originally intended as a water feed to the Ellesmere canal.

David Robinson

Narrowboat on Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

The highest canal aqueduct in the world, Grade I listed and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Completed in 1805 to a design by Thomas Telford and William Jessop.

David Robinson

Llangollen Canal near Plas-yn-pentre

Taken just east of Bridge 34W.

Trevor Harris

Bridge 33W, Llangollen Canal

This bridge just south of the village of Trevor is a footbridge.

Trevor Harris

The Eagles Inn

On the A539 in Acrefair.

John H Darch

Replacing the old reservoir

New water storage tanks at Sugn-y-pwl.

John H Darch

Barn at Pen-y-bryn

The location of the old phone box, still marked on the OS map, is given by the black box on the barn wall.

John H Darch

Field and trees east of Bowers Road

John H Darch

The Duke of Wellington

Pub adjacent to the A539.

John H Darch

Trevor Arm, Llangollen Canal

The Llangollen canal is an arm of the Shropshire Union canal that runs from Hurleston Junction to Llangollen with a wide variety of scenery along its course. Its total length is 46 miles, but the last 1½ miles from Llangollen to Llantisilio is unnavigable by any boats over about 10' length. The canal's vital statistics for craft are: Length 72 ' Beam 6'10" Headroom 7' Draught 2'3" (Hurleston to Pontcysyllte) 2' (P. to Llangollen) These are the maximum dimensions for any craft, based on the minimum dimensions of locks & bridges. There are a total of 21 locks on the canal, but only two between Llangollen and Whitchurch (a distance of about 31 miles). One of the most notable things about the canal is the strong flow especially in the "narrows" near Llangollen and in the tunnels near Chirk. About 12 million gallons of water passes down this canal from the River Dee to the Shropshire Union every day. The most famous feature of this canal is the superb feat of engineering that is the 200-year-old Pontcysyllte Aqueduct rising 126' above the River Dee and running for over 335 yds - for more information on this see the numerous photos for squares SJ2742 and SJ2741

Sandy Gerrard

Cysylltau Bridge

View from Pont Cysyllte Aqueduct.

Sandy Gerrard

The Llangollen Canal, Froncysyllte

The Llangollen Canal runs on a high tree-covered embankment on the southern approach to Pont-Cysyllte.

Adrian Taylor

Repairing the railings

Repairs are underway to the cast iron railings of the Pont-Cysyllte aqueduct. The equipment has been taken to the site by boat and the canal is closed while the work is in progress.

Adrian Taylor

Closed road, Newbridge

In early 2021, the B5605 - formerly the main A483 - suffered a landslide just behind where I'm standing here. The road has been closed since, and there is still no agreement on funding to restore it.

Mike Parker

Landslip, B5605

The road - the old A483 - runs along a cliff above a bend in the River Dee. It suffered a landslide in January 2021, and has been closed ever since.

Mike Parker

Landslip, B5605

Taken from the opposite side to SJ2841 : Landslip, B5605, this shows the extent of the landslide that took out the old A483 (the Manchester - Swansea trunk road of its day) in the torrential rains of Storm Christoph in January 2021. It also shows the extent of the work needed to repair the damage, for it is a sheer drop there down to the River Dee, 100 feet below.

Mike Parker