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Countryside
events 2019
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Year of Discovery
Welcome to our Events Programme 2019
Year of Discovery in Flintshire
We are here to help you access and enjoy our county’s countryside and wildlife. We
welcome you to join us on any of our inspirational guided walks, talks and events
with our knowledgeable Rangers and Conservation Officers to discover the beautiful
Flintshire that’s on your doorstep.
Important notes for events;
• Most events in this booklet are suitable for family groups.
• Please wear suitable clothing for the event and the time of year.
• If you are joining us on a guided walk, please wear stout shoes or boots and
bring a waterproof.
• You will need to book in advance for most events. Booking closes 48 hours
before each event or when fully booked.
• On popular events we run reserve lists. If you cannot attend an event, please let
us know so that we can give your place to someone else. We reserve the right to
turn you away if you do not book your place.
• All events are free of charge unless otherwise stated.
• Well behaved dogs are welcome on most of our guided walks, please check
beforehand. Please keep them on a lead.
Use the Countryside Code when you’re out and about!
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Clwydian Range and Dee Valley
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Areas of Flintshire form part of the Clwydian Range which is an
unmistakable chain of summits, many clad in purple heather
moorland, topped by Britain’s most dramatically situated
hillforts. The Range encompasses: limestone country with its
crags, pavements and specially conserved grasslands; rivers
and streams gurgling through magical wooded valleys; the
varying texture of the forested hillsides; and the fertile farmland 1
of the lower slopes. This is one of Britain’s finest landscapes
designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Contact - Loggerheads on 01352 810614.
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Travel Information
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3Walking Flintshire has a total of 1,082km of public
rights of way made up of; Footpath – 955.2km,
Bridleway – 114.6km and Byway Open to All
Traffic – 11.9km. Walking has many health
benefits and can be a highly social activity.
Many public rights of way have been joined
together to form continuous routes, making
it easy to enjoy the countryside or to see
the features of interest in an area. You can
download ‘Rural Walks in Flintshire’ from www.
exploreflintshire.co.uk. If you are interested in
joining a walking group in your area you can
get in contact with The Ramblers www.ramblers.
org.uk/North-wales.
Running
Wepre Parkrun takes place every Saturday morning. A friendly,
free 5km timed run, just you against the clock, you can go as
fast or as slow as you like. All you have to do is:
• Register at parkrun.org.uk
• Print off your barcode
• Turn up and run
You can run, jog or walk; you can bring a dog (on a short lead)
or your children (under 11’s must be within arm’s reach of a
parent). At the finish we scan your barcode and it is done. You
can go home or get refreshments in the café. You will get your
time and position by text or email within an hour or so. Wepre
Parkrun is entirely organised by volunteers; we are always
looking for marshals, timekeepers etc.
Follow the link on our webpage or email weprehelpers@
parkrun.com. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter or go to
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/wepre/
4Cycling
Use our purpose-built and often traffic-free routes to
cycle to work or get a bit of fresh air at the weekend.
Our neighbouring county Denbighshire also provides
a range of cycling opportunities from family rides, to
longer challenging rides in the hills. The North Wales
Cycling Centre of Excellence Project is working to
improve cycling opportunities in the area.
For further information on routes and events visit
www.ridenorthwales.co.uk. For free leaflets on the
National Cycle Network contact www.sustrans.org.uk
or use www.flintshire.gov.uk and search for ‘cycling’.
Coming for 2019 there will be a new Active Travel
Route through Greenfield Valley.
Fishing
Connah’s Quay Angling Club is a small not for profit organisation that runs the
fishing club at the Rosie Pool within Wepre Park . The club has been based at
the Rosie since 1967 and is run entirely by volunteers. The club runs children’s
fishing events throughout the summer months. These are mainly in the summer
holidays and more details can be found by contacting Wepre Visitors Centre. All
equipment is provided to give kids the essential skills to get them started on what
for many becomes a lifelong passion.
Day Tickets from the Old Hall Café at the
Visitor Centre or through Deeside Tackle on
01244813674.
There are also events this year in Buckley
‘How to Fish’
Sat 10th and 28th August.
www.connahsquayanglingclub.com
5Coastal Heritage
Kathleen and May Heritage Centre
The Quay Watermen’s Association holds fortnightly heritage talks at 2pm on the
1st Wednesday of the month and 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at
the Kathleen and May Heritage Centre. The speakers are all local people with
specialist knowledge of the history of Connah’s Quay, (its people, docks, industry
and industrialists of the past) and of the wildlife of the River Dee and its coastline.
No need to book.
For further information: qwaheritageofficer1819@gmail.com
Then and Now
This exciting project, funded by the Heritage Lottery and Armed Forces Covenant
funds, will run throughout the spring and summer, uncovering the stories of Talacre
through time. Talacre is renowned for its lighthouse and its beach but there is so
much more.
During World War 2 many Merseyside families lived in makeshift huts in the dunes,
escaping the bombing in Liverpool. RAF pilots trained in the skies above and the
beach itself was guarded against the threat of German invasion. Post war it became
a much loved holiday destination for people from the industrial cities of north west
England and it is still a thriving seaside resort today.
For a week in April we will be running a Story Shop celebrating the village and its
people. We’re asking for anyone who has memories, photographs or memorabilia
of Talacre to come along and share those with us. There will be cups of tea, archive
photos, films and stories to enjoy. This is a chance for Talacre’s story to be told, by
the people who lived there and those who loved to visit.
On the 27th - 28th July we will be holding an action packed weekend celebrating
Talacre in World War 2, and launching our World War 2 trail.
If you’d like to share any stories in advance, or would like to volunteer to help with
the events please get in touch with us on 01745 881200.
Story Shop in Talacre Community Centre from Saturday 20th April - Sunday 28th
April, from 10am - 4pm each day.
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Flintshire Green Flag Parks -
Wepre Park and Greenfield Valley
Colour
Greenfield Valley and Wepre Park are both rich in history and wildlife.
They are highly valued spaces within our local community and are both
Green Flag Parks.
Wepre Park is 160 acres of green space, nestled in the heart of
Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, it is a unique setting with its various habitats
and geology. Features of the park include; Old Hall Gardens, Fishing
Pond, Brook and Waterfall and Ewloe Castle for the public to discover.
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park is situated in Holywell, Flintshire and
encompasses 70 acres of industrial history. Historically Greenfield
Valley employed hundreds of people in both its copper factories and
cotton mills and is now fabulous open green space. The Valley is
home to a number of scheduled ancient monuments and is a haven
for wildlife. Both Wepre Park and Greenfield Valley are quality parks
that Flintshire is proud of, accessible for the community to explore and
enjoy.
Groundwork - Our Back Yard
Our Back Yard is an exciting Big Lottery funded programme aiming to
connect local people in Connah’s Quay, Flintshire to the green spaces
on their doorstep.
The programme includes activities for all ages and abilities with
opportunities for getting active and improving local green spaces,
making them better for wildlife and benefiting the community. We have
a range of events and activities planned, so always check the website /
facebook for the latest information.
http://www.groundworknorthwales.org.uk
7January, February, March, April & May
SEA SHANTIES AND VALENTINE LOVE BIRDS BIRDS ON THE DEE
SOUP
TUES 22nd JANUARY 2019 SUN 17th FEBRUARY 2019 SUN 24th FEBRUARY 2019
6pm 11am - 3pm 11am - 4pm
Book in advance - Donations per box made to Join The Coastal Rangers
01244 818029 Friends of Wepre Park. No and Quay Watermen to
£4 members £5 non members need to book. collect the first records
Join the Quay Watermens Join the Friends of Wepre of birdlife from the new
and Coastal Rangers for an Park and Rangers to make a “Observation Deck” in the
evening of traditional sea bird box to take home. Kathleen and May Heritage
shanties and refreshments at Wepre Park Visitors Centre. Centre, Dock Rd. Beginners
the Heritage Centre, Dock and experts welcome. A HLF
Road. A HLF funded partner funded partner event.
event.
LIGHTING OF THE TAYLOR’S FAMILY THE FORESHORE IN
DRAGON SHIPYARD TALK FLINT
FRI 1st MARCH 2019 WED 6th MARCH 2019 SUN 17th MARCH 2019
6.30pm - 7.30pm 2pm 1pm - 4pm
Celebrate St. Davids Members free Donation to RNLI.
Day with the lighting of Non-members £2 Book in advance -
the dragon. The event is A talk by Geoff Taylor on his 01352 703900
weather dependant so in family’s contribution to the A walk around Flint’s
the event of poor weather Coastal heritage of the Dee wonderful foreshore. The
please check before you and the construction of Dee castle, the industry, the
attend. salmon fishing boats. A HLF wildlife, the fishing and
Meet at Bettisfield near funded partner event. Meet the people.
the dragon. at Kathleen and May Heritage Meet - RNLI Station.
Centre.
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NATTERJACK TOAD MEMORIES OF WEPRE EASTER
WALK TALACRE - STORY SHOP TREASURE HUNT
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TUES 16th APRIL 2019 20th - 28th APRIL 2019 SUN 21st APRIL 2019
7pm 10am - 4pm 11am - 3pm
Book in advance - Enjoy displays including old £1 per child
01352 703900 photos, maps, digital stories The popular family event
Join the ranger and the and objects. A place to ask returns with clues to follow
site manager for a dusky questions and bring people around the park and a prize
walk through Talacre together. An opportunity to for each hunter.
dunes. Learn about the share your own materials so
Wepre Park Visitor Centre.
endangered Natterjack the content will change and
Toad and hopefully they will grow over time.
sing us a chorus too. Meet Community Centre.
Gamfa Wen car park.
CAERGWRLE CASTLE WAUN Y LLYN DEE ESTUARY
EGG HUNT MAGICAL EGG HUNT EXPEDITION I
SUN 21st APRIL 2019 MON 22nd APRIL 2019 MON 6th MAY 2019
1pm - 3pm 11am - 3pm 11.30am - 2pm
50p per child 50p per child Book in advance -
Take part in the tradition Take part in the tradition 01352 703900
of hunting eggs for of hunting eggs for Donation to RNLI.
Easter, if you are up for Easter, if you are up for A gentle walk and lunch
the challenge follow the the challenge follow the on the Dee Estuary.
directions to find the eggs directions to find the eggs Somewhere special at high
with the questions, answer with the questions, answer tide!
them correctly and get an them correctly and get Sponsored by Tata and the
egg. Meet at war memorial an egg. Meet in the main Dee Wildfowlers.
entrance. carpark.
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DEE ESTUARY THE BIG DEE BIKE RIDE MYTHFEST GUARDIAN
EXPEDITION II OF THE WOODS
MON 20th MAY 2019 SAT 25th MAY 2019 MON 27th MAY 2019
11.30am - 2pm 10am - 4pm £5 Wepre Park
Book in advance - Help raise money and stay Accessible, unplugged,
01352 703900 fit on this Big Fun fundraiser interactive event suitable
Donation to RNLI. for the RNLI. A family cycle for all families. Join
A gentle walk and lunch ride from Connah’s Quay to Mythfest Wales Team on
on the Dee Estuary. Chester with a big send off a new family adventure.
Somewhere special at high from the Kathleen and May Discover how to harness
tide! Sponsored by Tata Heritage Centre. Contact your powers and use them
and the Dee Wildfowlers. RNLI Station Manager to defend nature and
for more information on save our planet. Book at
07785593247. mythfestwales.co.uk
HALKYN INDUSTRIAL FAMILY BEACH DAY WILD WALK FOR
HERITAGE GUIDED WALES NATURE WEEK
WALK
FRI 31st MAY 2019 SAT 1st - 6th JUNE 2019
WED 29th MAY 2019 10am - 12 noon Free aged 3-14 years
1pm Come to Talacre and enjoy Wepre Park
Book in advance - a day on the beach. Join Greenfield Valley Heritage
01352 703900 the Rangers building sand Park
Discover the spectacular castles, learn about our Free self-led trail - Pick
countryside of Halkyn and its amazing strandline and up a trail sheet from
fascinating industrial history finish off by toasting some the Visitors Centres and
with the Ranger. marshmallows. discover Flintshire parks
Meet at Talacre Beach. on a really wild adventure.
Allow 45mins to explore
this trail.
10TALACRE HISTORY BIOBLITZ AND HALKYN WILDFLOWER
WALK NATURE DAY GUIDED WALK
THURS 6th JUNE 2019 SUN 9th JUNE 2019 THURS 13th JUNE 2019
10am - 12 noon 11am - 3pm 1pm
Celebrate D-Day and join Join us for a day exploring Book in advance -
us for a walk in the dunes the nature at Glyndwr 01352 703900
with a local historian. Learn University Northop Join the Ranger and
all about the fascinating Campus. We will be Flinshire’s County Ecologist
history of Talacre. recording as many animals for a walk, where you will
and plants as we can learn about the mountain’s
Meet Gamfa Wen. find and have fun nature ecology.
activities going on.
CONNAHS QUAY HALKYN QUARRY TOUR FLINT FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL
SUN 30th JUNE 2019 WED 3rd JULY 2019 SAT 6th JULY 2019
10.30am - 5pm 5.30pm - 7pm 10am - 3.30pm
Enjoy a fabulous day at Book in advance - A free family friendly festival
Wepre Park. Come and 01352 703900 A fantastic with live music, story telling
see the stalls, live music, opportunity to visit the heart and activities for all. See
fair and a grand procession of a working limestone Flint Town Council website
to start the event from the quarry courtesy of Cemex. for details.
Civic Centre on Wepre Wear sturdy footwear or
www.flinttowncouncil.co.uk
Drive. wellies if wet. A very popular
www.flintfestival.co.uk
event so book early. Meet
at Pant y Pwll Dwr Quarry,
Pentre Halkyn, CH8 8HP.
11July and August
MEADOWS WALK WEPRE HALKYN
BUZZY BEE DAY QUARRY TOUR
SAT 6th JULY 2019 SUN 14th JULY 2019 WED 17th JULY 2019
2pm - 4pm 10am - 3pm 5.30pm - 7pm
Book at Greenfield Valley Join local experienced bee Book in advance -
Visitor Centre 01352 keepers to find out all about 01352 703900
714172 bee species and how to A fantastic opportunity to
Greenfield Valley’s become a bee keeper. Bee visit the heart of a working
biodiversity is something related fun and games for limestone quarry courtesy of
to be celebrated. Explore, children, honey for sale and Cemex. Wear sturdy footwear
discover, play with our make a seed bomb for your or wellies if wet. A very popular
Ranger amongst this garden, wildflower treasure event so book early. Meet at
industrial valley. hunt and much more. Meet Pant y Pwll Dwr Quarry, Pentre
in Old Hall garden. Halkyn, CH8 8HP.
BUCKLEY RIVER RAMBLE 1 PLANES OVER TALACRE
HERITAGE WALK WED 24th JULY 2019
SUN 21st JULY 2019 10am - 12pm 27th - 28th JULY 2019
11am - 3pm Book in advance - 9am - 4pm
Book in advance - 01352 703900 Join the World War 2 extravaganza
01352 703900 Rangers in a river expedition weekend to celebrate
Come and discover from the waterfall to the Talacre’s history and learn
some of Buckley’s hidden stone bridge, you will about Spitfire target
industrial secrets, this will be wading, waterproofs practice, Norcon pill boxes
be a guided walk through and wellies essential. Hot and growing up in the sand
time opening up your chocolate at the bridge dunes. Take part in a WW2
imagination, and you courtesy of the Old Hall trail through the dunes to
thought it was just clay! Café. Accompanied children see re-enactors and WW2
Bring a packed lunch. aged 4 and over. vehicles.
12CAERGWRLE CASTLE BUTTERFLY WALK CAERGWRLE CASTLE
HISTORY WALK PICNIC AND STORIES
SUN 28th JULY 2019 SUN 28th JULY 2019 WED 31st JULY 2019
11am - 2pm 2pm - 4pm 12pm - 2pm
Join the Ranger and local Book in advance - Book in advance -
historian who will guide you 01352 714172 01352 703900
through the centuries of Butterfly numbers in Bring a picnic to the castle
folk lore, who married who Greenfield Valley are on and hear some ancient
or murdered whom. Meet the increase, come walk stories and try out our
at castle entrance. with the ranger learn more scavenger hunt.
about the species and the
Meet in the Castle.
habitat they are thriving in.
HALKYN POND DIP WILD FAMILIES LINK THE DOCKS
WED 31st JULY 2019 THURS 1st AUGUST 2019 SAT 3rd AUGUST 2019
1.30pm 11am - 1pm 2pm - 4pm
Book in advance - Book in advance - Book in advance -
01352 703900 01352 703900 01352 714172
Join the ranger to see If you are bored of the Greenfield Valley’s industrial
what creatures live in holidays already then come heritage dates back hundreds
one of the mountain and try out our wildlife of years. Walk to the docks
ponds. Wear wellies. challenge and discover with our knowledgeable
Dipping equipment will Etna Country Park. You Ranger and discover more
be provided. All children will need all your courage about the local environment
must be accompanied by to get to the end. Etna and why Greenfield was so
an adult. Country Park car park. successful.
13August
RIVER RAMBLE 2 HALKYN POND DIP LEARN TO FISH
WED 7th AUGUST 2019
10am - 12pm WED 7th AUGUST 2019 WED 7th AUGUST 2019
Book in advance - 1.30pm 11am - 3pm
01352 703900 Join the Book in advance - Book in advance -
Rangers in a river expedition 01352 703900 01352 703900
from the waterfall to the Join the Ranger to see Whether you have fished
stone bridge. You will be what creatures live in one or not come and learn from
wading so waterproofs and of the mountain ponds. experts, hone your skills
wellies are essential. Hot Wear wellies. Dipping to outsmart a fish. Tackle
chocolate at the stone equipment will be provided. available to borrow. Bring
bridge courtesy of the Old All children must be a packed lunch if you’re
Hall Café. Accompanied accompanied by an adult. staying all day. Buckley
children aged 4 and over. Higher Common pond.
MEADOW SALTMARSH SPECIAL I BATTY CASTLE
MANAGEMENT EVENT
THURS 8th AUGUST 2019 FRI 9th AUGUST 2019 WED 14th AUGUST 2019
11am - 3pm 6pm 7pm - 8.30pm
Book in advance - Book in advance - Book in advance -
01352 703900 01352 703900 01352 703900
Bring the family and A sense of place and Enjoy an evening stroll to
help rake hay from our freedom on this rare the castle with the local
Education Area meadow. A opportunity to explore the Ranger and a Batty expert
traditional day on the land, heart of the Dee Estuary who will bring to life the
with a break for a barbecue as you cross from England nocturnal lives of your
lunch. Wepre Park Visitors to Wales. Donations to the local flying mammals.
Centre. RNLI. A strenuous walk. Caergwrle Castle.
14TALACRE HISTORY FAMILY BEACH DAY WEPRE BAT
WALK WALK AND TALK 1
WED 14th AUGUST 2019 FRI 16th AUGUST 2019 WED 21st AUGUST 2019
10am - 12noon 10am - 12noon 7.45pm - 9.15pm
Book in advance - Come to Talacre and enjoy Book in advance -
01352 703900 a day on the beach. Join 01352 703900 Join the
Join us for a walk in the Rangers building sand Ranger and Biodiversity
the dunes with a local castles, learn about our Officer for a walk and talk
historian. Learn all about amazing standline and all things bat related. Using
the fascinating history of finish off by toasting some our bat detectors find out
Talacre. marshmallows. Meet at what bat species are in
Talacre Beach. Wepre Park. Meet at Wepre
Meet Gamfa Wen.
VC. Wear suitable clothing
and bring a torch.
WILD FAMILIES SALT MARSH SPECIAL II WAUN Y LLYN
MYSTERY WALK
THURS 22nd AUGUST 2019 FRI 23rd AUG 2019 SUN 25th AUGUST 2019
11am - 1pm 6pm 11am - 3pm
Book in advance - Book in advance - Book in advance -
01352 703900 01352 703900 01352 703900
If you are bored of the A sense of place and Come and be guided
holidays already then freedom on this rare through this lovely
come and try out wildlife opportunity to explore the landscape by the local
heart of the Dee Estuary Ranger who will tell you
challenge and discover Etna
crossing from England to some of its industrial and
Country Park. You will need
Wales. Donations to the natural history. Bring a
all your courage to get to RNLI. A strenuous walk. packed lunch. Meet main
the end. Etna Country Park car park.
car park.
15August, September, October and December
WIND IN THE WILLOWS HALKYN INDUSTRIAL LEARN TO FISH
HERITAGE GUIDED
WALK
SUN 25th AUG 2019 WED 28th AUG 2019
Performance Times: WED 28th AUG 2019 11am - 3pm
11.00am, 1.00pm, 3.00pm 1pm Whether you have fished
£8 per ticket Book in advance - or not come and learn from
Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and 01352 703900 experts, hone your skills to
the unstoppable Mr Toad as Discover the spectacular outsmart a fish. It doesn’t
Attic Door arrive into Wepre countryside of Halkyn and matter if you don’t have any
Park with their acclaimed its fascinating industrial tackle there will be some
production of Wind in the history with the Ranger. for you to borrow. Bring
Willows. Tickets at www.
a packed lunch If you’re
atticdoorproductions.co.uk
staying all day. Buckley
Higher Common pond.
WEPRE BAT FLINT FORAY BIG DEE WILDLIFE ON THE
WALK AND TALK 2 DAY SPECIAL RANGE BIG DEE DAY
SPECIAL
WED 4th SEPT 2019 SAT 14th SEPT 2019
7.30pm - 9pm 10am RNLI Station SUN 15th SEPT 2019
Book in advance - 1pm Flint Dock 11am - 3pm
01352 703900 Join the Grab your boots and Book in advance -
Ranger and Biodiversity Gloves and help give Flint 01352 703900 Join the
Officer for a walk and talk an extra special Big Dee Coastal Rangers on This Big
all things bat related. Using Day makeover. Dee Special with the Dee
our bat detectors find out Wildfowlers and RSPB on
the MOD firing range to
what bat species are in
see what wildlife makes the
Wepre Park. Meet at Wepre
best of the most dangerous
VC. Wear suitable clothing habitat on the Dee Estuary.
and bring a torch. Courtesy of the MOD.
16WONDERFUL WOODS WINTER FEED CONSERVATION
TREE AND ORCHARD SKILLS DAY
DAY
SUN 13th OCT 2019 SAT 19th OCT 2019
SAT 5th OCT 2019 1pm - 3pm Learn how to look after the
11am - 3pm Book in advance - natural environment with
Join the rangers and 01352 703900 our Rangers who are skilled
conservation team for all Join the rangers in the in conservation techniques.
things tree related. Woodland Visitors Centre and Get outdoors, get moving
and orchard management, build a bird feeder from and enjoy being physical
grafting demonstrations, Wepre wood to keep and making a difference
apple pressing, horse logging, our feathered friends full to our local spaces. Book
guided walks, talks and much and warm over winter. at Greenfield Valley Visitor
more. Fun for all the family. Bring gloves. Donations Centre 01352 714172
Wepre Park Visitor Centre. welcome.
HALLOWEEN GOOSEBUMPS AT WEPRE PARK
SPOOKTACULAR GREENFIELD CHRISTMAS FAYRE
SAT 26th OCT 2019 THURS 31st OCT 2019 SUN 1st DEC 2019
6pm - 9pm £3.50 11am - 3pm
£2.50 What gruesome and Come to along to our
Book at Old Hall Cafe ghastly things has annual Christmas Fayre
Join the rangers and happened this time in the at Wepre Park Visitors
Friends of Wepre Park Valley? A spooky trail of Centre. Local crafts for
to create a lantern in the challenges and activities sale, make a Yule Log.
Visitors Centre. Go on a around the park for families Enjoy mince pies and our
ghostly walk through the to follow. Christmas tree.
Old Hall Garden and then
@HeritageHolywell.
light your lantern on the
Rosie.
17Be a Legend - Volunteer
• Habitat work
• Access management
• Heritage gardening
• Events
• Conservation Work
• Gardener
• Ground Maintenance
• Research Assistant
• Family Activity Assistant
• Schools Assistant
• Historic Machinery Assistant
• Visitor Support Assistant
One off or regular visits from
hours weeks months or longer
whatever suits
18Contact Flintshire Access and
Natural Environment Service at:
Wepre Park Visitor Centre, Greenfield Valley Heritage Park
Wepre Drive, Greenfield Valley,
Connah’s Quay CH5 4HL Holywell, CH8 7GH
01352 703900 01352 714172
countryside@flintshire.gov.uk info@greenfieldvalley.com
www.flintshire.gov.uk/ www.greenfieldvalley.com
countryside
Public Rights of Way Biodiversity Team
Tŷ Dewi Sant Tŷ Dewi Sant
St Davids Park St Davids Park
Ewloe CH5 3XT Ewloe CH5 3XT
01352 704729 01352 703263
publicrightsofway@flintshire. biodiversity@flintshire.gov.uk
gov.uk https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/
https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/ Nature-in-Flintshire
en/Public-rights-of-way
19Year of Discovery
2019 is the Year of Discovery.
Discover Flintshire with Flintshire Council’s Access and Natural
Environment Service. Our team of skilled, knowledgeable
Countryside Rangers, Conservation and Access Officers are truly
inspirational and an adventure with them will be a cherished memory.
There is so much to discover within Flintshire;
• Country Parks
• Beaches and saltmarsh
• Coastal paths
• Mountains
• Moorland
• Woodland
• Rich wildlife
• Industrial heritage
• Pools, ponds, brooks and waterfalls
• Scheduled Ancient Monuments
Discover Nature | Discover Flintshire | Discover You
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St Winefride’s Well ‘Y Sanctaidd’
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Holywell Milwr Tunnel Gwter yr Orsaf
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Bagillt Flint Point
Pwynt y Fflint
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You can walk the Flintshire section of the Wales Coast Path Flint Mountain
Mynydd y Fflint
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Here are 6 essential things to do!
• See the fishermen and their boats at Greenfield Dock
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• Explore Flint Castle and Point
• Visit the Dragon and soak up the views at Bettisfield
• Enjoy the sunset from Connah’s Quay Dock
• Search for shells on Talacre Beach
• Discover our heritage at Connah’s Quay and Point of Ayr
22 Pick up our Discover Rural Flintshire and Discover Flintshire’s Coast leaflets from the
Visitor Centre, Wepre Park. www.flintshire.gov.uk/countrysideDiscover Flintshire’s Coast.
The Year of Discovery.
Flintshire’s Coast stretches for 25 miles/40km from Chester to Gronant. The Dee
Estuary is a very special place where industry old and new sits alongside historic
gems such as Flint Castle, surrounded by internationally important wildlife. Enjoy
fresh, bracing air and views that change every day with the tides and seasons.
The Story of Flintshire’s Coast
The rich, sheltered waters of the Dee Estuary would have attracted fishermen
thousands of years ago but the first true industry was probably the Romans smelting
lead ore at Oakenholt in around 40AD.
As industry developed along the coast, the estuary became a busy shipping route,
exporting coal, lead and other goods. The first lighthouse was built at Talacre in
1777. Greenfield Dock brought pilgrims to St Winefride’s Well but also served the
industry in Greenfield Valley. Many fine ships were built at Connah’s Quay and by
1900 Flint Port was handling 8429 tons of cargo.
Today many of the old industries have gone and nature continues to soften the scars
on the landscape. Modern, cleaner industries flourish alongside the estuary where
over 130,000 waders and wildfowl spend the winter and everyone can enjoy the new,
improved access to this unique coastline.
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Wales Coast Path
Llwybr Arfordir Cymru
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