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8 October 20268 October 2026

Community open day offered close-up look at new Carreghofa Lane Bridge

The local community around Llanymynech was given a look at progress on the new Carreghofa Lane Bridge recently, as construction continues as part of the restoration of the Montgomery Canal by Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales.

More than 70 people visited the site to meet colleagues from Glandŵr Cymru and contractors Kier to see the progress being made on the new bridge. The structure will replace a causeway installed in the 1960s that severed the canal and, once complete, will carry traffic along Carreghofa Lane over the restored waterway.

29 July 2026

Montgomery Canal restoration can drive visitor spending

Montgomery Canal restoration driving growth in visitor numbers and local spend, new research shows

Waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, together with Shropshire Council and the Montgomery Canal Partnership, has welcomed new research showing that investment in restoring the Montgomery Canal in Shropshire is delivering additional economic benefits. Visitor numbers are rising, more people are staying longer, and these longer visits are helping to boost local spending.

8 July 20268 July 2026

Narrowboat challenge at Llanymynech Canal Wharf

Volunteers who look after the George Watson Buck narrowboat at Llanymynech Canal Wharf on the Montgomery Canal between Wales and England are asking local people and businesses to consider helping them refurbish the boat for future generations.

The volunteers operate the wheelchair accessible trip boat during the summer as a popular local tourist attraction.

26 June 2026

Small card can help create safer toilets

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If you have recently been in the toilet at Llanymynech Canal Wharf, you might have seen a card attached to the pull cord next to the loo.

These cards are supplied by charity Euan’s Guide and remind people of the importance of letting the pull cord ‘hang free’.

25 June 202625 June 2026

Glandŵr Cymru to tackle the rapid spread of Water Soldier

Funding set to help canal charity tackle threat of invasive plant on the Montgomery Canal

With Invasive Species Week (22–28 June) underway, Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales, is tackling the rapid spread of an invasive plant along the Montgomery Canal.