Acrefair

Settlement in Denbighshire

Wales

Acrefair

View from the Llangollen Canal to a little hilltop Cefn Bychan I presume. — View from the Llangollen Canal to a little hilltop Credit: Jeremy Bolwell

Acrefair is a small village located in the county of Denbighshire, Wales. Situated in the beautiful Ceiriog Valley, it lies along the banks of the River Ceiriog, near the larger towns of Chirk and Llangollen. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, offering stunning views of the rolling hills and lush green fields that surround it.

The history of Acrefair is closely tied to the industrial revolution, as it was once a thriving coal-mining area. The remnants of this industrial past can still be seen today, with old mine shafts and buildings serving as a reminder of the village's heritage. However, Acrefair has since evolved into a peaceful residential area, attracting those seeking a quiet and idyllic lifestyle.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a range of amenities and facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a community center, a post office, a local convenience store, and a few small businesses. Acrefair also boasts several parks and green spaces, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisurely walks.

For those looking to explore the wider area, Acrefair offers easy access to the stunning Ceiriog Valley, known for its breathtaking scenery and charming villages. The nearby Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is also a popular attraction, offering visitors the chance to take a canal boat ride and experience the engineering marvel firsthand.

Overall, Acrefair is a tranquil village that combines natural beauty with a rich history, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of Denbighshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.980841/-3.081446 or Grid Reference SJ2743. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from the Llangollen Canal to a little hilltop

Cefn Bychan I presume.

Jeremy Bolwell

Houses backing on to the Llangollen Canal at Froncysyllte

A lovely variety of gardens back onto the canal here, many with tiered levels, a testimony to the hard work of residents over the years.

Jeremy Bolwell

Beside the Llangollen Canal at Froncysyllte

An immensely pleasurable place to stroll on a hot July afternoon.

Jeremy Bolwell

Canoeists on the Llangollen Canal at Froncysyllte

The canal is busy with newly launched paddlers. No one fell in.

Jeremy Bolwell

Scene on part of the Llangollen Canal just south of Froncysyllte Aqueduct

Traders ply their wares from a few narrowboats moored here; a coffee shop, a woodcarver, a metalworker and ice cream etc - an ideal mix.

Jeremy Bolwell

Scene on the Froncysyllte Aqueduct in July

Always a thrill to stroll across.

Jeremy Bolwell

Narrowboat on the Froncysyllte Aqueduct in July

This chap is chugging along with elan. His daughter or grand-daughter is clamouring for him to look at something that has caught her attention some 200 feet below and he advises her that he cannot divert his attention, even for a second, away from steering, somewhat to my own amusement as I stroll alongside. I'm 100% with him. It is hard to stroll along on the towing path. I cannot imagine floating across suspended on water in a lead tank at this height, depending on two centuries old engineering. Cap doffed sir!

Jeremy Bolwell

A busy scene on the Llangollen Canal

Cyclists, dog walkers and their canine charges, walkers and gongoozlers all mix here in a melee of sights and sounds, colour and movement.

Jeremy Bolwell

Canoe on the Llangollen Canal near Trevor

I am interested in watching the canoe and tempted to pay the pub up ahead a visit.

Jeremy Bolwell

On Froncysyllte Aqueduct

What a piece of work this structure is! It is all too easy to be unaware, or even to forget, as I had done, that this aqueduct, along with the railway bridge and canal aqueduct at nearby Chirk comprises a World Heritage Site. Wikipedia explanation Link

here.

Jeremy Bolwell

On Froncysyllte Aqueduct

This chap is coolly navigating his way across this amazing structure, making a quip as he notices me taking his photo. He seems the seasoned professional and looks like he has passed this way more than once. Lucky man. I envy his poise, his mode of transport and the day he is having, while I am footslogging in the heat..

Jeremy Bolwell

On Froncysyllte Aqueduct

A narrowboat packed with day-trippers prepares to pass across the amazing structure. It lists because they are all cramming to take photos and look out of the port side. That's the left to landlubbers!

Jeremy Bolwell

Old shop beside the A5 road in Froncysyllte

It looks like it was a small shop in the past, then a booking office for a luxury car company.

Jeremy Bolwell

Froncysyllte Aqueduct

Exhilarating view along side of aqueduct

Andrew Shannon

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