The Llangollen Canal Disaster That Destroyed A Railway

The Llangollen Canal Caused a Disaster on the Railway - Towpath Walk The Llangollen Canal is one of the most picturesqe Canals and Walks in the UK. In this walk i go 6 miles from Llangollen to the world fanous Pontycysyllte Aquaduct. But the beauty of this canal also holds a tragedy. 3 miles from Llangollen was the location. Fully opened in 1805 it operated along some dramatic landscapes. The Llangollen Canal later had a rival in the railway, The Ruabon to Barmouth Railway. In 1945 disater struck, heavy rain created a breach in the canal and flooded onto the adjacent railway causing a huge derailment and tragedy Would you like to help support my Channel? Hit the link to find out how:    / @ourhistoryunderfoot   Buy me a Coffee at https://ko-fi.com/trekkingexploration #pontcysyllte #aquaduct #llangollen #canal #towpath #walk