The Montgomery Canal – Camlas Maldwyn
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Based at the Llanymynech Wharf Visitor Centre in the Limeworks Heritage Area in Llanymynech, the boat trips are ideal for visitors to the area to get a sense of the heritage and wildlife of the Montgomery Canal.
Continue reading “Popular Montgomery Canal trips to restart”Volunteers who are currently working to restore a section of the canal south of Crickheath in Shropshire, are welcoming the support of another local business.
Continue reading “Montgomery Canal volunteers get another boost”
Launched at the June 2023 Crickheath Basin Re-opening, the Appeal is for money to enable us and the valiant volunteers to continue the work of closing the Shropshire Gap – restoring the two miles of dry Canal between Crickheath and Llanymynech. Without funds, we cannot pay for the materials and equipment hire needed.
Continue reading “Restore the Montgomery Canal! Appeal – Half way there”
A number of local canal organisations – including the Friends of the Montgomery Canal – have exhibition space to showcase the history of canals not only in Shrewsbury but further afield in Shropshire.
Continue reading “Canal Exhibition at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings”
National charity Canal & River Trust, working in partnership with the Shropshire Union Canal Society, has received £177,625 in funding from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The grant, secured through Shropshire Council, has been further boosted by additional funding of £76,250 from the Shropshire Union Canal Society and the Restore the Montgomery Canal! Public appeal.
Continue reading “Funding boost secures next phase of restoration on the Montgomery Canal”