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    Nags Head Bridge Number 132. (Flatted).

On the Newtown side of the Montgomery Road at Garthmyl is this wall with the date 1949 on it. This was the year that the bridge was flatted and the canal water taken through pipes as far as Chain  Garthmyl Bridge Number 131.

The canal is suitable for canoes past this point.

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    At the Western end of the short de-watered section, the road to Montgomery passes over the culvert carrying water under the two roads that now block the canal. Swans enjoy the clear water and fish can be seen swimming between the reeds.

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    Looking across the canal on the Trystllewelyn Aqueduct (Bridge 132B) over the Llifior Brook.

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    This view along the canal looking towards Newtown is also over the  Trystllewelyn Aqueduct (Bridge 132B).

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    Trystllewelyn Bridge (Bridge number 133).

    After passing over the Llifior Brook (this was once a feeder for the canal) at Trystllewelyn Aqueduct, we come to Bridge number 133 at Trystllewelyn.

     The towpath along this section is good for walking.

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    Trystllewelyn Bridge (Bridge number 133).

             Seen from the Newtown side.

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   Brynllewyn Bridge (Bridge Number 134).

This photo was taken from the Welshpool side.

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    Brynllewyn Bridge (Bridge Number 134).

            Seen from the Newtown side.

    Along the towpath side, between here and Bridge number 133, bushes and small trees that were blocking the towpath have been cut back leaving the towpath clear to walk on.

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    Penllwyn Lodges .

          Sited on the off-side of the canal.

        This is a pleasant area to rest a while.

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    Penllwyn Bridge (Bridge Number 135).

      As seen from the Newtown side.

The Lodges are sited to the North of this Bridge.

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     Half Way Bridge (Bridge number 136).

  This view on the approach to the flatted Half Way Bridge shows evidence of recent activity of bank management whilst the gates giving access to the road are new and in good condition.

Note the pipe carrying the canal through the blockage.

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After passing over the A483 trunk road at the flatted Half Way Bridge, the canal swings to the left on a wide bend before reaching Tan-y-Fron. This photo was taken by the bend, looking back towards the road.

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