Just another reflective morning, the Black mirror is now Blue. #MontgomeryCanal #Shropshire

Mushrooms and Reflections. #Montgomerycanal #AstonLocks #Shropshire

Shropshire Union Canal Society March 2026 Work Party Report Aided by record volunteer numbers and favourable weather, the March work party saw several activities coming to an end and others starting.

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As the Sun disappears for the day, the limited light amplifies the decay of the reed, and the light seems to radiate from the fur of the Rushes. The green of the grass on the hillside shows the regeneration is underway. #Montgomerycanal Light and colours display. #Shropshire

Another stunning display just before Sunset. The foreground clouds like a sheep's fleece. The outstanding reflection of the Sunset with a strong black dividing line, provided by the silhouette of the trees.

Aston Locks Nature reserve, I told you it would not be long before they were back. #Montgomerycanal #Queenshead #Oswestry #Shropshire

'Blue. Blue electric blue'. The true Shroppy Blue as captured on the Monty Towpath at Aston Locks. #Montgomerycanal #Oswestry #Shropshire.

Another fortnight/3 weeks and the #Monty will be all a glow #montgomerycanal #Oswestry #Shropshire

Shropshire Union Canal Society - February 26 Work Party Report Heavy rainfall overnight on Thursday and cold, showery weather on Friday did not seem to deter volunteers who turned out in large numbers.

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Peace and Tranquility a really special place Aston Locks #MontgomeryCanal #Oswestry #Shropshire

Shropshire Union Canal Society - January 2026 Work Party Report Overnight snow on Thursday came with Met Office amber warnings for large parts of the country. The Friday work party was abandoned.

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Winter time, mean, moody and beautiful. Aston Locks Nature reserve. #MontgomeryCanal #Shropshire

Photo says the letter writer, is badly wrong. This kind of view and atmosphere needs preserving from the plainly greedy. #MontgomeryCanal. #Shropshire

Montgomery Canal Restoration 2026 and Beyond 2026 promises the restoration of the channel between Crickheath Bridge to Malthouse Bridge and plans for Waen Wen Basin.

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Shropshire Union Canal Society - Dec 2025 Work Party Report The main activities for the December work party were towpath construction, channel profiling and hedge-laying.

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Shropshire Union Canal Society - Nov 2025 Work Party Report This month saw the start of towpath restoration between Schoolhouse Bridge (Br 86) and Malthouse Bridge (Br 87).

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Shropshire Council Visit Restoration Work on Montgomery Canal On November 7 the Restore the Montgomery Canal appeal group hosted a team from Shropshire Council on an introductory tour of the restoration.

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SUCS September 2025 Work Party Report A superbly productive work party, aided by a handful of volunteers attending on Thursday for preparations in the new compound...

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Shropshire Union Canal Society August 2025 Work Party Report “We’ve moved and the future looks bright,” said a triumphant, if exhausted, Tom Fulda, the restoration project manager for the society.

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Minister Views Progress on £14m Canal Restoration Project Wales Office Minister, Dame Nia Griffith, has been in Welshpool and Llanymynech to see how work is progressing on the Montgomery Canal.

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Montgomery Canal Work Party Report July 25 July was marked by two extra work party days thanks to large numbers of corporate volunteers from Colas Rail.

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Work is progressing with the new nature reserve between Arddleen and Pool Quay. Seen from our bikes while we were taking a diversion along the towpath while the A48 was closed yesterday. #naturalWorld #montgomeryCanal @themontgomerycanal.org.uk @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social #Powys #canals

Adore this lock.

Love walking the money canal.

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Dro ei photo showing the village of Llanymynech with the canal in the middle and the chimney of the Hoffmann Kiln in the Heritage Area

We love this photo of Llanymynech Canal Wharf and the Montgomery Canal. Rydyn ni'n caru'r llun yma. Thanks - Diolch From Above - Drone Photography #England #Cymru #Canals #MontgomeryCanal #WeDigCanals #UKCanals

Crickheath South Work Party Report – June 6-8, 2025 A major milestone was achieved at the working weekend held by the Shropshire Union Canal Society at Crickheath on the Montgomery Canal.

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Montgomery Canal ‘Ghost Boat’ Inspires Midland Artist Mike Connell, a canal artist based near Birmingham was inspired when he read the sad story about George Benbow’s untimely demise.

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Artist impression of the new lift bridge

If you are interested in the restoration of the #MontgomeryCanal you can give your comments on the latest planning application for a replacement bridge here - pa.powys.gov.uk/online-appli... #UKCanals #WeDigCanals

Become a member today of Powys Green Guide for the best way to make nature-friendly choices for residents, visitors and businesses in Powys, Wales, UK. Monthly news letter to keep up with green news in Mid Wales. #montgomerycanal #placesfornature #powyscountycouncil #powys #wales #daysoutinwales

Shropshire Union Canal Society Hold ‘Topping Out’ Ceremony A throng gathered at Crickheath Wharf to attend a ‘Topping Out’ ceremony celebrating the rewatering of a section of the Montgomery canal.

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Shropshire Union Canal Society - April 2025 Work Party Report In glorious weather that lasted all weekend we welcomed guests from Shropshire Council, Canal & River Trust and many others on Friday.

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Anna says.'Good night, that sure is pretty'. #MontgomeryCanal
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