Canoe Trip Over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This is a 2 hour, instructor led by a qualified and experienced instructor.
Paddle through a UNESCO World Heritage site, taking in the stunning Welsh countryside views!
307m long and 38m high, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is the tallest aqueduct in the world.
Perfect for couple, families, friend groups and anyone wanting to see the Dee Valley from a unique view point!
Dogs welcome too!
MINIMUM AGE 6+
Any under 18s, please let us know how old they are!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
In this guided session, you will spend 2 hours with one of our instructors paddling along the Llangollen canal, surrounded by the beautiful Welsh countryside. Led by a qualified and experienced instructor, who has a genuine passion for the sport, you will canoe over the tallest aqueduct in the world - The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. We will start the session by teaching you the basics of how to paddle a canoe, and give you some more helpful tips along the way. This can be a relaxing journey through a UNESCO World Heritage site, taking in the scenery, or it can be full of games, races, and learning. The perfect session for everyone, even your dog. MINIMUM AGE 6+ Any under 18s, please let us know how old they are!
What‘s Included
Paddles
Canoe
Buoyancy Aids
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Canoe Trip Over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Reviews
280 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great day out
johnwN3010RX,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As my wife and I prefer exploring on our own, we hired a canoe for half a day. On arriving at the starting point and having a sensible amount of safety information, we where off. We had a great time enjoying the canal everyone was very friendly.
Wonderful experience letdown by lackluster guide
K5079QCchriso,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Host/guide must of not slept well the night before or something as he was short, grumpy and lacked energy. We started 20 mins later than advertised but still ended at the time it was advertised, with no apology or offer to add the time on. Why am I paying for 2.5 hours but not getting it? Also, to call him a guide is too generous as he started the trip by saying he wasn’t going to guide us or talk about anything and if we wanted to know something we could ask. Of course, no one did, as his energy made us feel like he didn’t want to be asked. Then, during the canoe journey he kept shouting at people in the group like we were naughty school children for going too far ahead. Very condescending. Even though he could see us and had plenty of opportunity to remind us to stay close in a polite and casual way long before we “went too far ahead” and were berated. Also, he should make it clear at the start to stay near him if that’s what he expects. Saw some people on the same experience but with other companies & guides and theirs looked and sounded a lot more professional and friendly. Next time I’ll just hire my own canoe and then be able to fully enjoy it, as the experience itself is amazing, so peaceful and the views are gorgeous. Just a shame we caught him on an off day I guess.
great experience guided by Emily
Woolly71,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Emily our guide was very good in communicating and explaining the experience to those who had not canoed before. Thoroughly enjoyable morning,
Great family experience!
V6134FUmattb,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely great family experience. Very clear booking confirmation from where to park, to what to bring with you. A couple of hours of great fun. We had the best instructor in Emily who made us feel very welcome and was good company throughout. 100% would recommend.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in North Wales
Trip67623217459,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Canoeing across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in North Wales was an unforgettable experience and easily one of the highlights of our trip. What really made the day exceptional, though, was our guide, Ben. From the start, he struck the perfect balance between being professional, approachable, and genuinely enthusiastic. His knowledge of the aqueduct’s history, the surrounding area, and canoeing techniques added so much depth to the experience. Ben was also fantastic at making everyone feel comfortable and confident, regardless of experience level. Whether you were a complete beginner or had paddled before, he adapted his guidance so that everyone could enjoy themselves at their own pace. His calm and encouraging manner really helped ease any nerves — especially when heading out onto such a unique and slightly daunting structure! Overall, it was a brilliant day out — a perfect mix of adventure, scenery, and learning. If you’re considering something a bit different in North Wales, I couldn’t recommend this experience highly enough, especially with Ben as your guide.
Excellent Adventure!
kimcK8836FA,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolutely amazing morning canoeing up the canal A fantastic adventure and our guide Ben was fab! Although his jokes did leave us laughing more at him than with him! Absolutely recommend doing the trip! I took my dog too and she loved watching the bath toys swim past, even if she did give Ben a little bath at one point too! Excellent morning adventure- highly recommended...bring your own dad jokes if you can!!
Fun afternoon activity!
jesspE5038NP,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time, big shout out to our guide Ben who was brilliant!
Great thing to do!
P1082KUclairel,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience; Ant was brilliant as a guide !!
Incredible Experience Canoeing the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
OurMiniVentures,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic afternoon canoeing across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct with TNR Outdoors. From start to finish the experience was well organised, relaxed and genuinely unforgettable. Our guide Ben was brilliant. He struck the perfect balance between keeping the group safe and making the whole trip fun and engaging. His knowledge of the aqueduct, the surrounding area and the canal system really added to the experience, and he made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident on the water. Canoeing across the aqueduct itself was a real highlight. Floating along such an iconic structure with the stunning views across the Dee Valley is something we will never forget. It felt surreal being up there on the canal with nothing but the landscape stretching out beneath you. The equipment was great, the briefing was clear and the pace of the trip meant we could properly enjoy the scenery rather than feeling rushed. If you're visiting the area and looking for something a bit different to do, we cannot recommend this experience enough. It's a unique way to see the aqueduct and definitely one of the highlights of our time in North Wales. Thanks again to Ben and the team for such a memorable afternoon.
Canal Canoeing
davemR6359FX,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience, canoeing for about 90 minutes and enjoying the views and the wildlife with our very friendly and helpful guide Hugh, who really looked after all the group. Thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon, particularly as it was relatively quiet on the canal this early in the year.
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