- On trail 16.2 mi 26.1 km
- Walking time 7–8 h
- Ascent 840 m 2,750 ft
- Descent 680 m 2,250 ft
- Difficulty Moderate
An aqueduct, a line of limestone crags, and the moor beyond.
Section 10: Castle Mill to Llandegla map
Example stay Rhos Isaf
Cross-check: National Trails route description . Opened 30 October 2026. The distance at the top of this page is measured between these ends. The route page's miles stay in the answers below.
The walk
A section of contrasts. Chirk Castle is close to the start, and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Telford's World Heritage Site of 1805, is on the way. Then the path runs under the limestone of the Eglwyseg crags and the ruins of Dinas Bran, past World's End, and over moor into Llandegla Forest, home to Wales's largest black grouse population.
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Start of section
Castle Mill
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World Heritage
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Thomas Telford's aqueduct of 1805, which the home page calls the longest and highest in Britain.
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Eglwyseg crags
A long line of limestone cliffs, with Dinas Bran's ruins and World's End close by.
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Llandegla Forest
Moor and forest with the largest black grouse population in Wales.
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End of section
Llandegla
Section 10: Castle Mill to Llandegla overview
The ground
- Canal
- Limestone
- Moor
Canal, limestone and moor. Long and varied rather than steep. Easier than the Clwydian Range that follows, but long, with rough ground under the crags.
Stops
Refreshments
- Chirk (off the path)
- Trevor
- Llangollen (off the path)
Toilets
- The route page does not name a public toilet on this section
Before you go
Opposite direction
Llandegla to Castle Mill
Walked south, the moor and forest come early, and the rough limestone path under the crags leads down towards the canal and the aqueduct, an easier end to a long day.
End of section
Castle Mill
Castle Mill to Llandegla FAQ
How long is Castle Mill to Llandegla?
The route page lists 15.5 miles (25.7 km) from Chirk Mill. The distance at the top of this page is measured between these ends.
Can I visit Llangollen?
Yes, it is a detour off the line. Every one of our plans stops at Llangollen, splitting this section in two.
Can I download a GPX for Castle Mill to Llandegla?
Yes. Use the GPX button at the top of this page. It is this section's line, for Garmin, Komoot, or your phone. Open the planner if you want a file built around your overnight stops.
Walk this as a day
Days 11 and 12 of the 14-day share this section, with the night at Llangollen. Open the planner on that preset, then export a full-trip or per-day GPX.
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