Cruise in the spectacular countryside of the Dee Valley, marvel at two aqueducts the Chirk and the magnificent Pontcysyllte. Visit Llangollen home to the world famous Eisteddfod.

 

 

Directions

Road: Blackwater Meadow Marina is situated in Ellesmere, Shropshire, approximately 16 miles North West of Shrewsbury. North and South take the M54/A5 towards Shrewsbury, and then follow A528 to Ellesmere. On arrival in Ellesmere, follow signs for town centre.

Turn left just after the garage, and enter one-way system. The Marina is sign-posted left. You are now on Birch Road and the marina is situated approximately half a mile on the left.

 

Rail: From London Euston station to Shrewsbury, then change and take train to Chester, which passes through Gobowen. Leave train at Gobowen and take Taxi to Blackwater Meadow Marina (5 miles).

 

Air: Birmingham International airport is only about 1.5 hours by train to Gobowen, get taxi 8 miles to marina from there, by car is also 1.5 hours direct to marina from airport. Manchester and Liverpool airports are about 2 hours by train to Gobowen. Taxi to marina. Or 1 hour by car to marina from airports

 

 

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