Horseshoe Falls, Grade II listed weir in Llangollen, Wales.
The Horseshoe Falls extends 460 feet across the River Dee, creating a curved structure that regulates water flow into the Llangollen Canal system.
Thomas Telford engineered this weir in 1808 following an Act of Parliament, establishing it as a crucial component of the Ellesmere Canal water management system.
The structure represents a remarkable achievement of industrial engineering, forming part of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage site.
Visitors can reach the falls via a 3-kilometer walk from Llangollen or park at Llantysilio Green Car Park using postcode LL20 8BT.
The weir maintains its original function from 1808, supplying 13.7 million imperial gallons of water daily to the canal network through its valve house.
Location: Llangollen
Location: Llantysilio
Elevation above the sea: 94.9 m
Part of: River Dee
GPS coordinates: 52.98132,-3.20044
Latest update: May 12, 2025 22:30
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