Visit Llangollen TOP 3 places

[@johnarrow3190]

Thank you so much. I had never considered going to Llangollen as part of the holiday circuit, but now I definitely will. I am glad you both enjoyed the visit too.

[@lisapercywolf3392]

Stunning place! Thanks, so much, for sharing it with us and explaining some of the history. Lucky ladies, you are! Best wishes from Indiana, USA

[@lloydbaker7104]

Guess I should add Wales to my Bucket List, thank you ladies!

[@arniestuboud]

Ladies, THANK YOU for your THRU THE HEDGE videos. too many canal vloggers stick to the canals themselves too rigidly and forget about the sights and history of this wonderful UK countryside within easy distances of the canals. You certainly do a great job of your canal tripping, but personally I prize these THRU THE HEDGE videos even more because they seem to be more of the exception instead of the rule. Heck, many times you don't even need to go THRU any hedge just to see (and pause to focus on) some of the wonderful buildings right on the canal side. MORE!!!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

So glad you like it, we do try to show you all some of the things we find that are a bit special.

[@shawnrossignol111]

I really wish I could like your videos more than once. You ladies found some truly beautiful footage for this one. I absolutely loved it.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you

[@treforwilliams4181]

Hi Ladies, it was great to meet you both the other day. I stopped to say hello as me and my wife were walking along the towpath in Llangollen. You were busy painting the boat at the time. I always enjoy following your adventures and it makes it even more special now that I've met you x.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Good to meet you too.

[@FilmNfool]

WOW, what a wonderful tour of Llangollen. Thank you Ladies.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

[@bartsblog7705]

We’ve been on narrowboat holidays to Llangollen a couple of times but not been to these 3 places - so when we go to Llangollen this year on our very own boat we will visit your top 3 xx

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Excellent, glad to be of help.

[@suesmith6721]

The tea room looked so cute! Thank you for showing us more stunning scenery xx

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

It was very cute, and delicious.

[@19friday55]

I enjoy my Sunday morning mini holidays with you two... Keep up the great work...life as it should be ....living your life with who you love no matter what century you are in....just think about all the guest you two have entertained...you are such a rage in this century!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks for joining us in our little trip.

[@fhscca]

i so want to go there wow beautiful very good filming thank you from cold cold quebec canada

[@mikegershon8528]

Loved the video. The views from the castle were spellbinding.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Yes. Well worth the hike.

[@cammcnab4481]

Wonderful vid again! It may seem like winter to you there but from western Canada and it's -40C, I would prefer your Christmas. I've been following for some time and would like to thank you for the cheerful and down to earth videos. They brighten the day!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Yes much colder.

[@deanmills5106]

Thank you girls, that was wonderful. I'm adding the castle and surrounding area to my bucket list. Maybe I could buy the two of you dinner at the railroad station. That would be my delight.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

That's a kind offer, but I think the rail station only does cups of tea.

[@deanmills5106]

@@TheNarrowboatExperience Well than maybe some time in the next couple of years I could treat the two of you to a cup of tea.

[@spark_6710]

That view from the ruin of the burnt castle is amazing !!! Just breathtaking 😍👍👍And that vintage carriage ? tea house is fun ! 💜🥁🎵🐉🎶💞

[@navigator902]

Exceptional choices .wonderful views .. historical and entertaining, thank you ...

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@pootle2768]

That was completely lovely. The views from the castle were stunning. It would take me triple that time at least to get up there so I think you did very well! Thank you for sharing Llangollen with us. You’re both so lovely x

[@windsorlad1000]

Wonderful. So looking forward to cruising up to Llangollen in May.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

You'll love it.

[@evkas22]

Well, I enjoyed this vlog so much! I loved this vintage wagon tea room. As always, you both did an amazing job.Cheers.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@simonross8218]

I love the vlogs that you 2 wonderful ladies do. I only came across you a couple of months ago (as you do on KZbin) and started following you a bit. Then I subscribed to your channel (the 1st and only I've ever done) you had me at cats!! My wife and me have always had rescue cats! (3 at the moment) We live on the Wirral, so all your vlogs from Shropshire up, are places we know well! We are also bikers, so would like to mention the Ponderosa Cafe, not far from Llangollen (but would need transport) During the summer it's packed with bikers and families alike at the weekends!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Sounds great, thanks for the tip, some viewers might want to cycle there.

[@lanegoodspeed8275]

This was one of your very best! I've watched this three times! I'm a pushover for things historic and this really fits the bill. Please keep up the Through The Hedge Series. You are doing a great service for those of us who live outside of the British Isles and won't be getting there any time soon! Thank You so much.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

WOW, three times for the three best things! Fantastic.

[@Kevin-rh5li]

That's a must visit for me this year girls, maybe moor around that area for winter a stunning place.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I would recommend winter. You can stay more than two days in the basin.

[@andrewbough7926]

Don't know if you got it right but you are DEFINATELY making me want to experience the Llangollen canal in a narrowboat !And well done getting up to that castle!

[@FantasticCalamity]

Your videos are getting better! Such a great job you two are doing. Hugs to both of you.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks for noticing.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Most enjoyable video, glad you mentioned the Railway. I wasn’t previously aware of the castle, looks well worth the climb up to it. Cheers. Alan

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Oh, yes it is, and worth spending a bit of contemplative time whilst up there.

[@mommahil4323]

Great, loved being up at the castell - will have to haul myself up there one of these days

[@ManxAndy]

Dinas Bran is a fantastic spot, we visited on our second canal boat trip up the Llangollen , the views are stunning on a good day.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Agreed

[@esadventuretales.]

Beautiful hike to the castle.

[@mickyjb2003]

Facinating how much work went into making the castle and burning down in 1277 some of the walls are still standing.

[@Richard_on_the_Road]

Well now I know what the view from the castle looks like. I was there on a hire boat holiday with my late wife about 20 years ago and had the pleasure of making it all the way to the headwaters of the Llangollen canal. As it was peak summer season we were lucky enough to find a spot to moor for a couple of hours. It was vacated by a lovely family from Formby that we later bumped into in Whitchurch. While in LLangollen we did get to Horseshoe Falls and into town but there was no time for the hike up to the castle. Living in Canada I have lovely people like yourselves to remind me of what a charming place the UK is to visit. Thank you.

[@elrbli]

Thanks for sharing those beautiful places with us!

[@richardclark148]

Really interesting..you are the ladies of Llanollen now...I do enjoy these side trips the climb to the castle was well worth it and the tea room was delightful.....great vlog as always

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Yes well worth it

[@godslove7799]

That was awesome ! I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing .

[@charliegibbo]

like the video an love Llangollen been there many times over the years camp at the Abby

[@paulashton5990]

arvellous litte doco that really brought back memories. Over 60 years ago, we went on family hplidays to Llangollan A climb to the castle was a must, the railway was still operating with steam trains from Wrexham, aw water driven grain mill was still operating on the town side of the bridge over the river (now a gift shop) and there was a weekly cattle market. The horse drawn boat to the falls was opwrating even then. Well, you did it, you finally made me cry..

[@PupsandpawsNetRosie]

Great video as it shows that the town isn’t just a summer destination.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Indeed. I’d even recommend winter over summer.

[@frankmcardle352]

Hanks for bringing back great memories from 60 years ago

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

You’re welcome. I bet it hasn’t changed too much

[@tomas5376]

Wow! Tooooo cooooool! Great views and a special thank you for visiting the railroad. Missed seeing the steam engine.👍😊🙏🏼🚂🚂🚂

[@jilly5909]

Lovely video, beautiful location, and thank you for your kind comments on mobility difficulties, nice to be remembered. At least I got chance to see it through your video.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Glad it could help.

[@juliephelps2026]

That's quite a travelogue you've put up this week! Well done!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you. We worked hard on it.

[@stephencanalboat4668]

A terrific travelogue, thank you! Have plans to travel there sometime soon, and try the walnut cake. Cheers!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

You’ll love it

[@gillgregory6327]

Enjoy your journey back down the canal. In my experience that narrow section is a bit like a trip on a log flume especially when it's been raining and the current is a little quick!!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Actually, with how slow we usually go, I'm quite looking forward to it.

[@peterlane1510]

Great blog of one of our favourite places to visit. We usually stay in our fun shed out at Abbey nurseries. We regularly visit the railway, we can recommend the Jazz train When they run it. On your recommendation we have 2 more p!aces to visit on our next visit. We were in Llangollen when you filmed this 👍

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Glad you’ve found it interesting

[@MrFQL]

Thank you so much for this. When we were there in May three years ago we didn't have time for much exploration other than the town. American hireboaters like us have to keep moving. BTW your camera and editing get better with each video. I am a retired producer of such videos and greatly appreciate your progress. Thanks again from Oregon, USA

[@kd0r]

Don't forget to collect a spoon or two while you're in town. Lots of variations on lovers spoons to choose from.

[@robertotto3220]

Old subscriber new channel. Love viewing the British Isles the your eyes. You are always improving on an already magnificent channel. Keep up the awesome work.

[@ritaharker4466]

Lovely vlog as usual girls and I wouldn’t mind a piece of cake and a cuppa in that tearoom myself x

[@stormbugg]

Loved it Ladies, well done 😻

[@paulm1aib]

It's not about how long it takes, it is, as you so ably demonstrate, about enjoying the walk !! :) and of course what's not to love about any heritage railway tea room :)

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Beautiful thank you

[@morgidvmw0mdv]

Well done Ladies. A fantastic Vlog. You held my interest from start to finish. I was sorry to see it end. WELL DONE. I'd give you 1000 likes if I could.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Very kind, thanks.

[@ronbearman6783]

Stunning view from castle

[@simon1066]

Thank you both, really enjoyed this vlog, you certainly packed a lot into your visit.🥂

[@wsatnutter9674]

great vlog girls love the Rail and Ale poster that's defo my cup of tea:)

[@susanmarsh2856]

Oh dear. What a lot of work and rocks to build the castle that lasted just 17 years. What stunning views.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Fantastic views indeed. I wouldn't have wanted to be involved in the building - it was a steep hill!!

[@TheAmpair]

There's spots there you'd have to watch your step going through the hedge lest you finf your self right down the creek having a paddle. You certainly looked to be enjoying the lack of heatstroke . . .

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Oh definitely.

[@ncplantdoctor]

Lovely video. Thank you for sharing, especially Castell Dinas Bran. I'll never get there myself, for the two reasons that I have never been in Great Britain and likely never will be, and because I am as old as both of you combined and unable to climb hills like that one. However, the Ale and Rail might be more my speed as a train lover, should I ever venture that far afield.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Well hopefully we could give you an idea of it via youtube. x

[@davidbell2056]

Another great video thanks ladies I bet it’s really busy in summer 🙀

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

The aqueduct tour guy says 10,000 boats in summer

[@davidbell2056]

Wow that a lot of people and boats 😬

[@ukexpatpennsylvania7304]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@zenoelea8239]

Always look forward to a relaxing end to Sunday and this vlog was no exception. Back to canals, I came across a video on the channel by Martin Zero titled "the secret trap door under the canal" , absolutely fascinating.... Hope you enjoy it too. Thanks again for the video. Cheers.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

thanks.

[@firescoob999]

Hi. Just subscribed. We live in Llangollen, a stunning town with fantastic people. Our house is next to the Castle, you must have walked past !! Good luck on your future adventures. ;-)

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We must have stopped near to your house several times. I imagine you see a lot of tourists in summer. Welcome aboard.

[@firescoob999]

@@TheNarrowboatExperience Full of tourists, which is great as it brings a huge vibrancy to the town. There are loads of things to do here and every weekend is different as always meeting people from all over the world in our pubs. The Cornmill and The Bridge are brilliant places.

[@andychumbley2196]

Oh great. A few more things to add to my list when I get there this July. That's if i have any energy left after kayaking there. Cheers Andy from Sydney.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

So many kayakers here. You’ll love it.

[@tompinnef6331]

Lovely area - hope to someday make over there. Nothing that old around here in the US. Take care - be safe. 'Spin'

[@hughcarson6837]

second time I have watched this vlog, still as good as the first.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

WOw, two views. Thanks.

[@tochimex1748]

That was just lovely and most informative - Thank you! And much love from Mexico ... plus 4 kitties. xo

[@chrismears4937]

Hi Ladies. I like the shot of Kath silouetted at 2:17. I did chuckle the amount of time it took you both to get to the top. It's not important but maybe you should write to the National Trust to ask them to re-evaluate their time estimate! I agree the stone track will be difficult under foot. Sat in 2018 to eat your apple?? When did you film it. Can't add value as to where to go in Llangollen as I've never been there. I will in time. As always, great vlog and you made me laugh.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I bet you did have a chuckle- well we can't compete with you.

[@dmarcouxbeatty374]

Thank you ladies. James and I well put it on our list of places to see.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Its a lovely little town, worth visiting any time of year.

[@johninokla2635]

Great video as usual ladies. 👍 If you keep making such great vids/travelogues you'll end up with your own TV show before you know it, The UK Canals with Two Ladies and Two Cats or you could call it The Alice and Munchy show. 😀 As mentioned below by ​David Wall this is 2019 and this video was even posted on Mar 3, 2019 and yet here you are sitting down to eat an apple in 2018. I guess that makes you a time traveler. lol

[@neilhartley5105]

Good video blog Ladies! Actually there are more than 3 TOP places around Llangollen. Some people think 'I've never heard of a place such as Valle Crucis Abbey before, I wonder if that's a tourist attraction near Llangollen?'' and although it's a slight distance away from the town itself, just walk north of the canal feeder and you will then see the abbey just off the main road on your right! Entry to the abbey is £14 or £15 per adult if I get it right.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I didn't realise the Abbey charges, I wouldn't have taken cash on my walk- thanks for the tip.

[@billyhaney6696]

Hello ladies, another good viv, some beautiful country . That look like a long climb to the ruins, it would of took me longer than 30 min too.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

It was a good enough climb.

[@sylviapage8572]

That was lovely and one of my favourites. Are you heading to Crick for the boat show this year? The good news is a photographer took some decent photographs of the dogs today so hopefully I will get my water colour. I did try to get a photo but the naughty dogs keep jumping at me and the pictures are terrible. Thankfully a young girl (12) and keen photographer came to take some pictures of the dogs at the beach today. She said she has some great ones so I have my fingers crossed they’re good enough for Anna Marie to do a great water colour. Thanks for a fantastic video.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

No Crick for us this year. Whenever you get the photos will be fine. x

[@iangorner]

Love the side trip, thank you ladies.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

You’re welcome

[@kenkeats]

love the history there

[@grahamBearman1]

Ha, one hour and six minutes! at least you got there to see that view, I reckon that tea room carriage was better than a train ride, there are plenty of them and nothing beats warm clotted cream after all :-) Happy journeys girls!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

It was a lovely drink and cake.

[@leebolton6162]

Looks a great walk, great place for photographers.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

It is. We could have spent hours longer up the top taking pictures.

[@pvangalder]

Always lovely..thanks

[@shogun666able]

As you asked and if he is still trading a place called Glass Blob-be-al (think that how you spell it) is worth a look in an old school building on the Llangollen road. Makes all sort of stuff by blobbing glass together and uses gold, silver, iron and all sorts of metals and alot of other stuff for the colouring, and sits there for you to watch when he is doing it, Very clever guy. Take him a picture and he will copy your boat in glass. Arthur.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

No I do t think that’s there any more. But I’ll double check.

[@teresaseina5627]

Ladies! Brava!! This was such a pleasure to watch. I loved the narration too. Cheers to more videos like this!!!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank uou

[@narrowboatersatlarge]

Thank you for a most informative vlog. We plan to visit once we become CCers in a couple of years time and shall certainly check these out. Even at this time of year it looks lovely.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Llangollen is a great place to visit. We did hear that in summer months they get up to 10,000 boats visiting.

[@DanHaug]

Great video! I would add Valle Crucis Abbey to the list, but it is a couple miles out of town. 😊

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Oh yes, we haven’t been there yet. Will put it in the list.

[@scottfw7169]

Did you get it right? Well, you got railways, that's close enough to right for me! And you got canals, rivers, architecture, history, castles, food, writers, landscapes (cats were covered in the opening title sequence); only other interests of mine which weren't in there were kites, UFOs, and space rockets. Dang I'd like if my health and income allowed visiting other countries, especially the UK, so much there I'd like to see. My health is such a mess now with several neurological, endocrine, mitochondrial, and musculoskeletal, things happening (on top of autism) that I'm no longer good for driving even the 50 mile round trip from our midwestern county seat farm burg to the closest city. Hence I _deeply_ appreciate KZbin being there to offer the opportunity, and your taking advantage of it to produce these videos. All of y'all narrowboaters who I watch, it would be nice if I could show up in person to look y'all in the eyes and say thank you for taking the time and hassle, and expense, to produce these videos, that and all y'all are appreciated.

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Absolutely brilliant, my dears! 😊 👍, really enjoyed the vlog!👌 Would be incredible if you could post more info on 'The Ladies of Llangollen' , for us on 8.3. 'World Women's Day' (now actually from 2019 a 'bank holiday' here in Germany!)😊 All love, and best wishes, Claire, Berlin 😘 😘 😘 ✌ 👍 👍 👍

[@widdershins2687]

That must've been one helluva fire to destroy a stone castle to that degree. I am assuming a lot of it has to do with weathering and stone removal, but still, an impressive fire. When I visit ruins like that, not that there's a lot in my part of the world, I often wonder about the lives of the ordinary people who lived there. We hear all about the 'great and powerful' but not s much about those who made it possible for the 'great and powerful' to sustain their lifestyle. Lovely video, great top three. :)

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

So glad you liked it.

[@garrystacey7018]

Great video thanks for sharing 🤗👍🏻

[@stevemusgrave2000]

Morning Vixens, Deffo covered the top 3, there are more places to see to be fair, but you'd need transport, other than your feet. As most visitors are 48 hr, from the canal, you're pressed a little, as you've also got to get in all the various eating and drinking establishments. Loved all your vids on the Llangollen canal, beautifully done. Are you on the move now? I am as of Thurs this week, you have been warned!!! Keep warm,keep smiling, keep vlogging xx.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Glad we meet with your expert approval 😉

[@jayoneill1533]

Another great Through the Hedge vlog. The kayaker at your sign off must be impervious to hypothermia!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

They did look like they were having fun

[@eggy68]

Lovely! That was one hardy kayaker.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Very brave!

[@martinfielder-white6539]

Hi girls another great video, full of history and beautiful scenery you have put this area of Wales on the map for people to discover for themselves - well done. Oh and by the way which of you was in the canoe coming down the rapids at the end?? All the very best 💁💁🐈🐈💖

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you for saying so.

[@allenatkins2263]

I was tired halfway to the castle and had to stop the video and take a nap. I finished in just under three hours.

[@Pallethands]

Llangollen looks quaint AF

[@Andolf10001]

There’s a great cafe at the top of the horseshoe pass

[@kathrynbuxton3399]

Great vlog ladies - really enjoy your channel and the lovely easy way you present. You are both so natural with a spark of mischief which makes me chuckle! Quick question - as I ponder about buying a narrowboat when the kids have left home and I sell my house, would cruising the cut be possible for a single lady, in your opinion? Keep doing what you're doing x

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Yes definitely. You can join women only groups in fb also- a great support.

[@antipodeanadventures8423]

You guys are so cute! I loved going to Beddgelert when I was in Wales. We wanna be just like you when we grow up! We're headed to the UK in April to hire a narrow boat for a week. Any choccie orders from Australia? lol

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Oh wow, April, so soon. Have the best time. Take it slow and definitely never grow up.

[@katerh3198]

I had 12 years of wet summer holidays around there. Beautiful but wet.

[@wilhelmdenninghaus421]

Oh once again sunday school - where we like to stay.

[@johannlarkin8844]

Nice video!

[@sdbeman8903]

What was the music, please?

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

So many different ones, I use epidemic.

[@sdbeman8903]

@@TheNarrowboatExperience Thank you, keep your feetsies dry

[@57629589]

In theory all the castle rocks should be there right?

[@spencerwilton5831]

Unlikely. Many ruins were utilised as a handy source of building materials over the centuries. When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries most were stripped for lead, timber and stone very soon after!

[@narrowboatlane2241]

Who doesn't love a castle and cake? I'm with you Kath, love a good sign to read. 😁

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

thanks

[@annie2950]

So interesting thanks Ladies Xx

[@camplinpb]

Good video girls , enjoyed the tour ,ATB Paul

[@davidgarston3353]

Hey what the rush ? X