Glamorganshire Canal, Industrial canal in South Wales, United Kingdom.
The Glamorganshire Canal extends for 25 miles from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff, featuring 50 locks along its course through the Taff Valley.
Engineers Thomas Dadford and Thomas Sheasby completed the canal construction in sections, with the first stretch opening to Pwllywhyad in January 1793.
The waterway transformed the region's industrial capabilities by enabling efficient transportation of iron ore, coal, and limestone from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff.
Several sections of the canal remain accessible for walking and cycling, with entry points distributed along the preserved portions of the waterway.
The Melingriffith Water Pump, installed in 1807, drew water from the River Taff to maintain navigable water levels in the canal system.
GPS coordinates: 51.75000,-3.38333
Latest update: May 15, 2025 19:47
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