I walked along the UK's highest aqueduct and had to turn back

Standing 39m (127ft) tall with 19 arches, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct spans roughly 3.6m (12ft) in width, incorporating both ...
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Discover Pontcysyllte – a Wrexham village with big history

The name Pontcysyllte comes from Welsh pont (bridge) and cysyllte (junctions or connections) — literally the 'bridge of connections'. The star feature is the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, which is a ...

I had to turn back after walking out onto the UK's highest aqueduct

Nevertheless, the magnificent Welsh valley panorama below provides ample reason to return. Constructed from cast iron and ...

All the Canals and Charm of Amsterdam. None of the Crowds.

Full of canals, cobblestone streets and murals, Leiden is just as picturesque as its much larger neighbor Amsterdam, about 25 minutes northeast by train. But it also offers opportunities for ...