Llanymynech to Carreghofa section.

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Leaving the railway embankment and walking towards Llanymynech the canal is in water although not quite at its original level. Looking across the canal in the direction of Llanymynech Hill, evidence of the area's industrial past can be seen in the form of a derelict works chimney.

As you approach the wharfage area, you begin to see remains of the stone bank retaining walls. The entrance to one of the arms now comes into view. An edge-rail tramway used to run alongside here bringing lime from Llanymynech quarry.

Entrances to arms are well hidden by overgrown trees shrubs and Brambles. A gap in the herbage reveals more of the wharf area as a mallard drake swims peacefully by.

The wharf by British Waterways Llanymynech maintenance yard. There is a car park adjacent to this yard for access to the Heritage Area. Road bridge carrying the A483 trunk road over the canal. Timber supports can be seen in the centre of the bridge. Stop planks are also in place.

On the south side of the Llanymynech road bridge we come to a winding point. At present this is full of weed and rubbish. The canal becomes wide as it leaves the area of the main road and heads towards Carreghofa.

Overgrown trees block the channel as we approach Walls Bridge. The towpath is in good condition and provides a pleasant walk. The next blockage. Just before Walls Bridge the road which originally passed over the bridge now passes over a flat bridge that completely blocks the canal.

Modern housing with gardens down to the water's edge are a feature of this section. Leaving the residential area, the canal now heads out once more into the countryside.

Over the Wern Aqueduct. The line used to run from Blodwell and Nantmawr with a later link for the Llanfyllin branch. Past the aqueduct, looking back across the canal towards Llanymynech Hill.

Through the last bridge before Carreghofa we come to a fallen tree completely blocking the canal . View from the top of the bridge looking at Carreghofa.

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