What’s the thickness of the bottom plates roughly ant?
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
@@muckle8 that's a good question... One I don't think any of us asked
@shirleylynch75295 ай бұрын
What a masterpiece of construction. Those people long ago knew how to build. What an experience for all you boys being allowed to film on the Aqueduct and then to share it with us. Thank you Ant. This should be on TV as well for all to see. Brilliant. Awesome. Filming outstanding.
@TheSilmarillian5 ай бұрын
Yes amazing work indeed , makes some of 2days construction look rather fragile indeed.
@christelbraune45305 ай бұрын
Oh ja, das muss man jedem sagen, der dort oben arbeiten muss. Passt auf euch auf!!!! Ein wunderschönes abenteuerliches Video. Dankeschön an euch alle ❣️❣️
@pete.i70575 ай бұрын
lovely bit of work especially combining the drone shots with the walk thru. Well done.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Pete ☺️
@stephensaines71005 ай бұрын
Stunning. I can't help but wonder (although I don't watch TV, haven't had one for decades) if this channel is picked-up by a streaming service or TV network.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
@@stephensaines7100 it's not no.
@franktuckwell1965 ай бұрын
Boated over it many times. Some would say it was over engineered at the time, but its a testament to many of our great engineering feats of the age. Thats why they are still here today, those Victorians were damn clever, they never cease to amaze me with their planning and enginuity. Like Brunel building in underwater sluices to wash out any silt in Bristol docks. Elsewhere they have to dredge. Great informative film, thanks.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
It's a wonderful experience
@t1n44445 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 Go to the bottom of the class! Google up the dates of the construction and compare to the Victorian era. Hint: George 3
@raymondporter20945 ай бұрын
Built quite some time before the Victorians.....
@jefflaufer32055 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday, Ant! Brilliant video, better every day. Nice to see Martin and Roy out with you. ❤
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Jeff So pleased you enjoyed it and thank you for watching
@boatingboy53375 ай бұрын
This is a terrific insight into the aqueduct. I crossed it in a boat about 11 years ago and watching your well presented video brought back so many great memories. Thank you. John from Australia 🇦🇺
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm very pleased it has rekindled those memories
@mattlund81705 ай бұрын
Brilliant thanks from a local person who live around there ❤👌👏👏
@havingalook25 ай бұрын
You are the luckiest group of men in the world to have had that privilege to have seen that. And thank you for sharing.
@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling5 ай бұрын
What an amazing opportunity to visit when empty. I'd get a lemming feeling if I was on a narrow boat with no railing on one side. It certainly is a marvel of British engineering. I still don't understand the function of those metal loops under 5 feet of water. This reminds me of the plughole on the canal in Manchester that Martin covered. Belated Happy Birthday, Ant. Another great episode. I love the way the music ends on a crescendo. Thanks for sharing.
@timmatthews7735 ай бұрын
Re: the metal loops - me neither! I thought the CRT man was going to explain but he didn't really make much sense. I can't what they would do in relation the towpath though, I'd have thought they were there to aid construction or transport of the sections? Also odd to have just one drainage grill for the whole towpath, and have it raised above the surface! I guess it probably made sense when the original wooden towpath that in place
@brianfearn42465 ай бұрын
From what I'm trying to understand about the metal loops they were part of the original structure when horses were used on the towpath which was built with blue bricks and somehow supported by those metal loops and over the years has been modified with a wooden and steel structure what you see today 😊
@marklongman38605 ай бұрын
As has already been said, they knew how to build and engineer things back then. So good to see that its being looked after for future generations to enjoy. Loved the filming, drone footage and music. Very informative as well. Well done and thank you for sharing.
@ousetunes5 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Hard to think back in 1980 my school class went across the aqueduct without any PPE and with that huge drop on one side!! This was a class of 10 and 11 year olds.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Some memories for you there 😊 Thank you for watching David 😊
@adienowed63665 ай бұрын
In those days common sense ruled supreme.
@alibenkahn50925 ай бұрын
The good old days when people were expected to behave like they had brains.
@qwertyTRiG5 ай бұрын
I doubt that PPE is generally required today. It's a public footpath.
@ousetunes5 ай бұрын
@qwertyTRiG indeed it is but there are railings on that side. When you're on a canal barge there's nothing to stop you falling off!!
@serenajohnson81875 ай бұрын
I have had the pleasure of boating over this beautiful piece of engineering several times. Thanks for your great programme. 😊
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for watching Serena 🙂
@thomasdieckmann57115 ай бұрын
Wonderful clip! With Roy, Martin & you the perfect team explores a unique historic location, perfectly set in scene with amazing drone shots and atmospheric music. Ant, it a pleasure to follow you and your adventures 😊
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Very very kind Thomas thanks very much indeed. This is one of those rare special ones I've been too ☺️
@bishopkinlyside84775 ай бұрын
Hi guys, I find there’s absolutely incredible how it was built all those years ago and still standing and still being used on a daily basis. Keep up the good work. Love this video from Australia
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much indeed. It was certainly built to last 😊
@t1n44445 ай бұрын
The load remains the same so no extra stresses to worry about. Hint: Archimedes Principle and displacement.
@fatimaali86455 ай бұрын
It’s nice to see Martin doing a video in wales 🏴 I’m welsh n proud ….. it’s my first time seeing g your videos on your channel and a video made in wales super proud ❤
@tonywilliams96005 ай бұрын
Great insight into the original construction of this aqueduct….This was manufactured when we were had skilled foundry men making amazing forms out of cast iron which is on display all around Wales and beyond! Many thanks for a great production.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Tony. We really are losing some skills. I wonder how much and how long this would take to build now
@2010ditta5 ай бұрын
What amazed me was when you mentioned that they had to get all the fish out. Who'd have thought? Excellent. Loved the drone shots. All the best.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Imagine how the fish felt a 100 years ago when the Plughole was opened 🤣
@chrisharris47405 ай бұрын
@@TrekkingExploration Ride of their lives! Weeeeee!
@Simon_Nonymous5 ай бұрын
Martin Zero has recently done a video about why and how they do this, it's worth a look. (And yes I am a fan!)
@davidurchyk14215 ай бұрын
What a fantastic feat of engineering.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Definitely built to last
@steviez1105 ай бұрын
On a more serious note your commentary, drone work, research etc is amazing not to mention the application of the music and the editing you do to tie it all together Well done a most interesting exploration of something few of us have ever seen.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
So pleased you enjoyed it. I really do pay attention to comments and feedback and I'm pleased everyone is happy with the format ☺️
@Banditmanuk5 ай бұрын
I remember filming for our channel there a few years ago. What an absolute brilliant bit of engineering and a thrilling walk over. One of my favourite photos ever is a 360 one of the wife and I looking over the edge. So nice you've got access to the empty trough and see the maintenance
@rogerchaplin97815 ай бұрын
Fantastic, better than I thought it would be, brilliant engineering that would be difficult to achieve today, thanks for taking the time and trouble in making this great video
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Roger that's very kind of you 😊
@prillewitz5 ай бұрын
It’s almost like the beginning of a movie! Very beautiful surroundings!
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
It's so lovely there.. thank you for watching
@simonballard64135 ай бұрын
What a fantastic rare opportunity that was! I must say, I do prefer the side with a railing - the camera looking over the other side made my toes curl a bit! So glad you could get that footage - and a very happy birthday to you, Ant and many more. All the best to you. S.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
I thought that about the camera going over the edge when I edited it I thought omg that'll be epic on a big TV 🤣
@alastairclunie58415 ай бұрын
what a brilliant piece of engineering this is. I crossed this aqueduct in an Indian Canoe with a friend of mine. The sense of exposure was just exhilarating.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
It really is an experiance and a thrill. Thankyou for watching :)
@cliffrumph56135 ай бұрын
Great video my friend Richard Dibble took me there l will never forget the lovely time we had, thank u richard,
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching Cliff
@roytabberer74275 ай бұрын
Great video as normal. Thanks for filming and sharing with us all.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
So pleased you enjoyed it Roy 😊
@johncranwell37835 ай бұрын
I’m so lucky to live, not too far from this beautiful aqueduct…. it really is a special place to walk across… I’ve been living up here for 35 years and I’ve never seen it empty. Fascinating
@martinmarsola64775 ай бұрын
A great exploration trio this day. Good to see the trio again. Always a great video, thank you for today’s video. See you on the next, Ant. Cheers mates! 😊😊😊
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Martin. It was a fantastic opportunity
@donrico51225 ай бұрын
I lived in Froncysyllte House and worked the drawbridge with my bro and walked across the then fallen in footpath on the aqueduct to Trefor at the age of 4 ! (1959) Great to see it so well maintained.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
I've heard about all of the holes etc the footpath had in the 1960s . Good it's sorted. Thanks for watching
@gavinstirling70885 ай бұрын
I came here from Martin Zero's video. Great work on your version, going to make my way thrifty your other videos. Really quality work!
@DpacOP5 ай бұрын
Always amazes me how well it has lasted
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
And still rock solid. Thank you for watching 😊
@DpacOP5 ай бұрын
@@TrekkingExploration that’s good wouldn’t won’t to fall through proves thing made 100s of years ago are better quality and no worries dude can’t wait for the next video 🫶🏻
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
@@DpacOP 😊😊😊😊
@wallabybob30205 ай бұрын
My Grandfather, James Diggory, owned the foundry in Llangollen that did all the ironwork on the Aqueduct working with Telford.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness that's an amazing bit of history 😍 Thanks very much for watching
@wallabybob30205 ай бұрын
@@TrekkingExploration No worries. Happy to share it with you.👍🏻
@terryansell66415 ай бұрын
Wow this was so interesting thank you lads what a brilliant day out as Martin said once in a lifetime trip.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Terry. It was quite a rare experience
@beanosadventures99375 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a fantastic and informative video. Big thank you to the Canals and River Trust for allowing you access to video record a fantastic piece of engineering history. Been over a few times in a narrow boat and also walked over as well. The scariest crossing was early on late September morning and the fog as so thick you could only see 20 yards in front of you. You felt like you were on a floating puddle in the Sky. You could hear the river below and only birds singing not another boat could be heard. Fantastic memories 🙂
@ceanothus_bluemoon5 ай бұрын
After seeing the aqueduct on Countryfile last week, this came along at just the right time to show how work is progressing. Great vid!
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Ahhh brilliant thanks very much. I'll have to have a look at countryfile
@stephenwilliams9265 ай бұрын
I would not bother. What you filmed is how it should be, they just skimmed over it, not how Fred Dibnah would have done it 20yrs ago.
@David-xl9cp5 ай бұрын
I have crossed this on a narrow boat with my wife and two young girls, it was certainly a big part of the trip as well as the tunnel and this was the main reason for doing the trip.
@ExploringWithEmAndStu5 ай бұрын
Fascinating and certainly something I'll very likely never get a chance to see.. Brilliant video as always.. Hope you had a great birthday 😊👍
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Really pleased you both enjoyed it. Thanks very much indeed ☺️
@markcooke52704 ай бұрын
Awesome ... I can remember driving past this when I was probably 5 or 6 years old (1980) heading to Barmouth which we went to several times a year .. I so enjoyed this... You stirred memories I've got so thankyou for an awesome upload 👍🇬🇧
@fill7t15 ай бұрын
They knew how to bulld stuff then!, I was thinking is there a plug lol!..a great vlog once again!. Love the music choices!
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much indeed. I expected it to be a little sluice rather than a plug
@janetdods715 ай бұрын
what amazing video of the drained aqua duct thanks for this x
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Jan 😊
@ScuderiaTurini5 ай бұрын
With the number of Narrow Boat channels on KZfaq these days, I am surprised it wasn't full of Go-Pros ! .
@patagualianmostly74375 ай бұрын
53,000 views..... only 2,300 thumbs up? What on earth is wrong with folk! Unbelievable.
@austinscars85885 ай бұрын
Well, if you are like me. I watch the videos and then forget to press like. I think the “like” thing should be abolished and replaced with full video watch count.
@mikebartram60015 ай бұрын
Good to see my old stomping exposed again, crossed in the trough myself in the late 90's. The concrete troughs on either side are some of my works as well
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Awwww brilliant. Thanks for watching Mike 😊
@slabriprock53295 ай бұрын
As others have said,great video on all points. I'm afraid I still don't understand those iron "loops" that were used for the original tow path though. And if they opened the plug I'd have loved to see that,seems as though they may just have relied on pumping if I understand correctly. The UK canal system fascinates me, and I love that is has been preserved and maintained. Thanks from Alabama!
@colin125gwr5 ай бұрын
at the end of video behind Martin two big pipes pumping water up to the canal to keep it in water Fantastic! wish I could have walk in the aqueduct
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Yes that was the pumping station 🙂 You never know there may be another opportunity in 3 years when it's planned to be drained again
@simonfunwithtrains15725 ай бұрын
Crossed this viaduct about 20 years ago and there's some very unfortunate poor lady coming the other way on our hands and knees as she was so terrified. It is fantastic experience to walk across it
@TheExploringBiker5 ай бұрын
I kayaked down from the Horseshoe Falls and across the aqueduct and on to Chirk Tunnel last summer, leg 1 of 4, all the way to the main Shropshire Union Canal. Amazing piece of engineering to cross over.
@michael3060scofield5 ай бұрын
Brilliant video. Wife and I rented a narrowboat two years ago and crossed this aqueduct so great to see this video and bring those memories back!
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much 😊 It's made me want to hire one again too
@michaelmiller6415 ай бұрын
Thanks for that great video, Ant. I went across that viaduct about 10 years ago on a tourist narrow boat, whilst staying at Llangollen to visit the railway. And also a horse drawn ride to horseshoe falls. It was scary going across the viaduct! They pointed out Telford's house in the distance!
@johnlaw33235 ай бұрын
Brilliant presentation Ant fascinating info really enjoyed it many thanks for making and sharing.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Brilliant thank you John very very kind
@MrMonero5 ай бұрын
I remember my first trip across there in a Narrowboat. It was 11 years ago and there were four of us on the boat. Three of the guy on there all much bigger than me but they crapped themselves and went below leaving me to man the Tiller. There was sideways rain and quite a bit of wind. Was certainly a good way to get introduced to the insane feat of engineering that is the Pontcysyllte Aquaduct. At the time I had wished one of them would take the Tiller and even that the weather was more favourable but by the time I was halfway across and had made peace with the huge drop just inches off to the side of me it actually became very enjoyable and now one of those long lasting and very fond of life memories.
@deborahtysall78805 ай бұрын
We have paddled a Canadian canoe over the aqueduct , there and back on a couple of occasions - a great experience. Fascinating film - thank you.
@peterduffield2215 ай бұрын
I walked half way over once and crapt myself ,so turned round 🤣 not good with heights , great video Ant , your real professional with these vids keep them coming
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
I was so nervous the first time in 2010. So pleased you enjoyed it thank you ☺️
@patagualianmostly74375 ай бұрын
I narrowboated over in my early teens.....I could not believe that we were so close to that sheer drop (on the canalside) the boat was banging into it all the way across..... Due to a strong wind from the footpath side......... Squeaky bum time indeed!
@stephensaines71005 ай бұрын
That's halfway more than I would/could do. I'd have done it as a kid, but fear was a different manifestation back then.
@MiscMan5 ай бұрын
I used to ride my bike over when I was a lot younger, all I remember was the flicker of the railings as you went over. Trying not to let them distract you.
@ironhorsehero19885 ай бұрын
Thank you, that was really interesting, naively when you said it had been drained I was expecting it to be almost dry. Loved the drone shots, it gives a really good perspective, when it comes to aqueducts and bridges there’s high and then there’s bloody seriously high.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. I also expected it to be completely dry. At least after this we know it's not completely level with Welly deep water at one end
@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF5 ай бұрын
A great testament of the high regard that both your channels have earned when utility companies invite you to make videos like these, thank you CRT. Great vidiography as usual Ant.
@Steve-Cross5 ай бұрын
It’s amazing how well built these old structures were. The fact they are still standing and serviceable, is a testament to the workmanship. Much of the construction in the 1970s, is having to be ripped down already. I’m sure this amazing structure will still be standing in 100 years or more, providing it is maintained. I am surprised, modern architects aren’t there making notes. 🙂
@lindamccaughey66695 ай бұрын
Fantastic. Nice to see Martin too. So much history there I love it. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for watching as always
@canalboating5 ай бұрын
Walked across this a few times and took the tourist boat as well, still have nightmares at times, don't know why but this place scares me.
@alanwatts73045 ай бұрын
Very interesting.I went over there in a Narrowboat many years ago! quiet a hairy experience -Thanks😊
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
It's definitely an experience. ☺️ Thanks for watching 😊
@jontaylor16525 ай бұрын
Brilliant work again, some beautiful sights from up there. Thanks Ant.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Jon very kind 😊
@peterkilvert27125 ай бұрын
Great video and great commentary.. You mention it was scary crossing the aqueduct in a narrow boat as there was no fence on the other side of the waterway to the tow path. In 1992ish my family and I and my son's mate did just that. It had been raining and the checkerplate floor of the rear potion of the boat got slippy. My son's mate was walking along the towpath and then jumped back on the boat. He slipped and nearly shot off the other side of the boat and over the edge. He just managed to grab hold of something in time. A very near miss.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Wow that's scary stuff 😱 I bet that shuck everyone up for a while afterwards. I can almost imagine it
@freddiefreeman41195 ай бұрын
Marvellous piece of engineering. Imagine working on that!
@chrisstamp66525 ай бұрын
Nice video guys/Martin don't normally comment. Went to the Peak District last year .back again in the spring we'll try that walk..
@britishlongbarrows5 ай бұрын
What an experience! Thanks for sharing :)
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for watching 🙂
@grahameparkhouse80855 ай бұрын
Do you know what I genuinely enjoyed this film ! I adore history and you boy hit the nail on the head !, subscribed sir 👌👌👌👌👌👌
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much that's very kind. I was a little out of my comfort zone with this one it's a little different to all my other stuff 😊 Thank you
@davidsmith87285 ай бұрын
Excellent video, thank you. We took our boat over there last summer and then stayed in the basin at Llangollen for a few days. What about a video on the heritage railway in Llangollen. That was yet another fantastic experience just a few miles down the road.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
I'd like to do the railway I've yet to try that. I'd also like to have a boat holiday again too up there Thanks for watching
@1beakin5 ай бұрын
Really apprecited it, kinda of reminds me of when I walked on thr Niagara River right at the Niagara Falls when they closed it off in 1968-1969 to do repair work and the used 5 levels of fence so we could walk on the River Bed, amazing.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😁
@janecapon23375 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic!!!
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Jane 🙂
@pauljohnston22185 ай бұрын
I enjoyed that fond memories Got a photo of my late mother on it
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Aaww that's lovely ☺️
@chriscox40235 ай бұрын
From the depth of remaining water being so different at each end, is built at a sloping angle
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Yes that was welly deep at one end so there must be over a foot difference
@user-qs4ok3do1d5 ай бұрын
Another excellent video Ant! Always enjoy. I also follow Martin another excellent KZfaqr 👍
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
So pleased you enjoyed it thank you 😄
@martin47875 ай бұрын
Me too and great to see Martin and Roy. I also lived there from 1971 to 1980 and it brings back many memory's.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
@@martin4787 I'll definitely be going back soon 😊
@martin47875 ай бұрын
@@TrekkingExplorationI hope so Ant. If you go over the river from Trevor and walk along the track, there you will on the stone pillar in the river a big plaque giving you details of the construction Ant. Another interesting feature that not many people know about. If you go over the aqueduct from Trevor and walk underneath, you will see one of the metal arches looks newer than the rest. That's because myself and my friend Will Jones went under there and found one of them broken and we informed the Waterboard who were responsible for it back then and the aqueduct was closed for about two years while it was replaced with the current one.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
@@martin4787 blimey that was well spotted with the damaged arch 😯 It's amazing that never got picked up sooner during inspection
@davidmam5 ай бұрын
I think you are wrong about the grilles. They won't act as a drain as the surface is above the level of the tarmac but instead to let air out as a boat causes a wave to move under the walkway. If the water is above the level of the bottom of the wooden beam then there is potentially nowhere for that air to go, so having the grilles provides an escape (or intake) for the air and a reduction in pneumatic stress on the aqueduct as boats move across. That is also why the walkway is cantilevered, allowing a channel for the water to pass the boats.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
The level of the tarmac was flush with the grill on the path. Going off information on site too
@olivermulliss71145 ай бұрын
This seems far more sensible. Rain would just run off the edge.
@daylightdies71945 ай бұрын
I’ve been over that several years ago, it’s amazing
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
It really is an experience. Thanks for watching 😊
@stuartburton11675 ай бұрын
My brother Paul died of a heart attack on his narrow boat Xanadu just around the bend from Trefor basin. I had to take Xanadu back to its moorings at Chirk and crossing the aqueduct that my late brother loved so much was an emotional experience. I was extra careful that day not to bump the paint work. Even though we had already had the funeral that was the day I said goodbye to my big brother.
@damedavidfrith555 ай бұрын
Awesome looking 4D 2 this one 😊
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
I hope you enjoy it 😁
@cabovermike5 ай бұрын
Been across that as a kid in my dads little 3 section boat that we had to quickly assemble with an outboard motor to power it, it was brilliant , about half a dozen wing nutted bolts holding each section together, completely watertight , it also had oars and oar sockets for rowing, it could seat around 6 people , i used to love piloting it from the rear with the temperamental little seagull 2 stroke motor, it was scary going over there in such a small boat, maybe 10 to 12' long, but really scary part for me was the long dark unlit tunnel on the chirk side of the aqueduct, no walk way in tunnel either , in the old days of horse drawn boats the crew had to roof walk the boats through and the horses walked over the hill to the other side, i remember our boat with no lights bouncing off the walls going through as it was literally pitch black, .Its worth noting that the aqueduct has been the scene of many suicides over the years, still a magnificent piece of engineering/building.
@WidleyWesident5 ай бұрын
Amazing video, and I cringe every time the camera peers over the edge. (And it’s been years since I last jumped out of a perfectly good aircraft) 🤣
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
It got me too when I edited it as I hadn't seen what the camera saw on the day 🤣
@Titan6045 ай бұрын
Wonder if a horse ever panicked and tried to jump the fence? Would it plunge to it's death or end up dangling by the tow rope? Would give a whole new meaning to the phrase "Hung like a horse!"
@frankkie38495 ай бұрын
Nicely done, great bit of history about this waterway, do watch videos about the boats and so this was very informative.. thanks for sharing.😊😊
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for watching Frank. Very kind
@knutknutsen56105 ай бұрын
The metal in the plates providing they are original must be really phenomenal.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Yes when you think about it construction started in 1795 so your looking at almost 230 years for some of it 😯
@knutknutsen56105 ай бұрын
@@TrekkingExploration I’ve crossed the aqueduct twice a couple of years ago. My level of acrophobia is probably a touch higher than most, but it’s manageable. I love the canals and admire the old engineers for their daring approach to problems that nobody before them had ever encountered, but they did a marvelous thing that nobody would have tried to do even today. And it worked and still does. All hats off!
@peterking27945 ай бұрын
I first walked across there in about 1967 on a school trip. We walked all the way from Chirk. Since then I've been across a few times on a boat and on foot with a well earned pint at the Trevor Arms. I think I saw some sort of drain pipe underneath at the end opposite Trevor near the abutment. A good video indeed, Cheers!
@stephensaines71005 ай бұрын
Stupendous pics, sound and editing! I was expecting Lawrence of Arabia to be riding across on a narrow boat in the intro. In all seriousness, I can't believe that incidents didn't happen of horses refusing to cross. I don't know if I could do it even as a pedestrian, let alone in wind and rain. My heart is pounding just watching this. Again, excellent production.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Stephen. We couldn't get Lawrence sadly 😂 It's an absolute thing of beauty. To walk across on the towpath still gets me even now. Thank you for watching
@kimbenson29205 ай бұрын
Fantastic drone opportunity. And many happy returns for the birthday. I hope it's really special and you get to treat yourself. Cheers, mate. 🤓🎁🎈
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
I think doing this the day before was a treat worthy of my birthday. Hope you are well
@kimbenson29205 ай бұрын
@@TrekkingExploration very well, Ant. Foot recovering after surgery and I am enjoying not going to work. Didn't realise how much I needed to just rest! 👍
@bobsrailrelics5 ай бұрын
A wonderful but very scary aquaduct on my list of places to visit one day. Thanks for the literal in depth look 😄
@davedear9295 ай бұрын
Being a fan of Telford I was looking forward to see this amazing structure whilst on holiday in Chirk. I was not disappointed. Walked it twice and sailed over it once during that weeks holiday. It left many unanswered questions. Your video has answered quit a few of them .. thank you
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Aaww brilliant Dave thanks very much. If you go again you'll know what's below now 😊
@maxthecat145 ай бұрын
They certainly built things to last back in the day. Wonderful video today.(not that I don't enjoy them all) Have a happy Birthday.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Sheila. Yes they certainly did 😊
@spudflap5 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks. Went over this a couple of times in a narrowboat some years ago. Still don't understand what those metal straps/loops are for. The chap you asked just said they were to do with original walkway but didn't explain anything about their function, unless I missed something...
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
The straps I couldn't really worked out how they worked myself just that they were for the original towpath. I've tried to imagine how they would be used. Thanks for watching
@sksx92695 ай бұрын
Just think how many years and how much the budget would be to build it now, doubtful it could even be done. Nothing we build today will last this long.
@mrsgenehunt485 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Ant! 🎉🎊🥳🍺🍩
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Awww thank you 🙂
@catesby47885 ай бұрын
My brother David Lee is with you in spirit x
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
❤️❤️😊😊
@nickjackson53605 ай бұрын
A nice video. The one point not covered that I noticed was the seal between the sections, i believe this was horsehair and pitch. Very effective as there doesn't seem to be any appreciable leakage across the entire aqueduct.
@Finglesham5 ай бұрын
Very interesting to see that and what good condition it is in too. Compared to the rubbish built nowadays.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
I agree. They really were built to last 😊
@Josh_Austin5 ай бұрын
Take it for granted when you live there 😅 is a beautiful area
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
It really is. I'll be going back later this year 😊
@152clive5 ай бұрын
very well done ant very interesting...... as all your videos always are.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Clive very kind ☺️
@hilarycowperthwaite77555 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Very kind Hilary thank you
@jeanettenorman70525 ай бұрын
How amazing. Thanks
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Jeanette
@Birko645 ай бұрын
Super. In 1977 (?) went over by boat and walked back. As I remember the Llangollen branch was closed with no water due to breach so couldn't get much further than that. Not for those afraid of heights. As a student in N Wales I also enjoyed many walks over Telford's Menai Suspension Bridge. Both marvels of 18'thC engineering.
@danwiddon38545 ай бұрын
I paddled my kayak across the, leaning over the metal edge as we went. I’m not sure the narrow boat users waiting at the Clwyd end basin were keen on waiting for our party to play our way across, but it’s alternate working, so much waiting is done.
@chrish53195 ай бұрын
Great video, lovely drone shots, really interesting to see the construction. We walked across there about 10 years ago, those railings did not seem to me to be tall enough or strong enough! Thank you again.
@TrekkingExploration5 ай бұрын
It's quite a hair raising experience isn't it? Dread to think what it's like in the wind