Ffrith, Y

Settlement in Flintshire

Wales

Ffrith, Y

All Saints, Cymau in the snow Friday 10th March 2023 walked down to check all well at church & empty dehumidifier.
All Saints, Cymau in the snow Credit: Isabel Blore

Ffrith is a small village located in the county of Flintshire, Wales. It is situated near the town of Mold and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and rural setting, making it a popular destination for those seeking a tranquil retreat.

Ffrith is home to a range of amenities, including a local pub, post office, and convenience store, providing residents with all the essentials they need. The village also has a community center which hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year.

One of the main attractions in Ffrith is the Ffrith Beach Arena, a popular leisure complex that features a go-karting track, skate park, and children's play area. The arena also hosts events such as music concerts and food festivals, making it a hub of entertainment for both locals and visitors.

Overall, Ffrith is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty of opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Its idyllic setting and range of amenities make it a desirable place to live or visit in Flintshire.

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Ffrith, Y Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.087339/-3.0764683 or Grid Reference SJ2855. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

All Saints, Cymau in the snow Friday 10th March 2023 walked down to check all well at church & empty dehumidifier.
All Saints, Cymau in the snow
Friday 10th March 2023 walked down to check all well at church & empty dehumidifier.
View of Cymau Village in the Snow Woke up to more snow! 10th March 2023
View of Cymau Village in the Snow
Woke up to more snow! 10th March 2023
House near Smelt Wood At the junction of Brymbo Road and Gegin Road
House near Smelt Wood
At the junction of Brymbo Road and Gegin Road
Penrhos Engine House Looming out of the mist. John Wilkinson, the pioneering industrialist, built Penrhos Engine House in the late 18th Century, in order to house an engine to pump water from his coal mine on the site. It is thought to be the earliest surviving colliery engine house in Wales. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/penrhos.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/penrhos.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Penrhos Engine House
Looming out of the mist. John Wilkinson, the pioneering industrialist, built Penrhos Engine House in the late 18th Century, in order to house an engine to pump water from his coal mine on the site. It is thought to be the earliest surviving colliery engine house in Wales. LinkExternal link
Penrhos Engine House Built to house a pump to extract water from a coal mine. It was later converted into a cottage <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/penrhos.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/penrhos.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Penrhos Engine House
Built to house a pump to extract water from a coal mine. It was later converted into a cottage LinkExternal link
Concrete structure, Nant y Ffrith This large concrete base is next to the footbridge and has the rough-cast concrete look of a 1930s or 40s industrial building. What was its purpose? Mining? There are mounting bolts and nearby coils of old wire rope. There is a mine level near.
Concrete structure, Nant y Ffrith
This large concrete base is next to the footbridge and has the rough-cast concrete look of a 1930s or 40s industrial building. What was its purpose? Mining? There are mounting bolts and nearby coils of old wire rope. There is a mine level near.
Waterfall, Nant y Ffrith
Waterfall, Nant y Ffrith
Llanfynydd Flintshire Riding on horseback through Llanfynydd.  The Garage is on the left. We were heading back to where we left our trailer.
Llanfynydd Flintshire
Riding on horseback through Llanfynydd. The Garage is on the left. We were heading back to where we left our trailer.
Brymbo: southward at Brymbo Middle Signalbox, 1962 View towards Brymbo (GWR) station and Wrexham to left, towards Vron Colliery to right. Brymbo Steelworks dominates the background. This a typical scene of heavy industry 50+ years ago. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1792662">SJ2651 : Site of Berwig Halt, Minera</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1928409">SJ2953 : Brymbo (GW) Station (remains)</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1929001">SJ2954 : Site of Brymbo West Crossing Halt</a>.
Brymbo: southward at Brymbo Middle Signalbox, 1962
View towards Brymbo (GWR) station and Wrexham to left, towards Vron Colliery to right. Brymbo Steelworks dominates the background. This a typical scene of heavy industry 50+ years ago. See also SJ2651 : Site of Berwig Halt, Minera, SJ2953 : Brymbo (GW) Station (remains) and SJ2954 : Site of Brymbo West Crossing Halt.
Grazing fields west of the B5101 Gyfynys Farm on the left and Woodlands Farm to the rear
Grazing fields west of the B5101
Gyfynys Farm on the left and Woodlands Farm to the rear
Pasture land north of Brymbo A lovely view across this square from a footpath heading up to Mount Sion. Spread out below - from Gyfynys Farm on the left to St Mary's Church on the right. Beyond in the middle distance are factories at Llay and in the far distance is a view across the Cheshire Plain to The Sandstone Ridge.
Pasture land north of Brymbo
A lovely view across this square from a footpath heading up to Mount Sion. Spread out below - from Gyfynys Farm on the left to St Mary's Church on the right. Beyond in the middle distance are factories at Llay and in the far distance is a view across the Cheshire Plain to The Sandstone Ridge.
Woodland strip west of Miners Road - the B5102
Woodland strip west of Miners Road - the B5102
Stream by a footbridge in woodland On a footpath from Miners Road to Glascoed Road
Stream by a footbridge in woodland
On a footpath from Miners Road to Glascoed Road
Footbridge over stream in woodland For footpath leading from Glascoed Road towards Cefn Farm
Footbridge over stream in woodland
For footpath leading from Glascoed Road towards Cefn Farm
Bridleway near Glascoed Hall Heading to Glascoed Road from Ffrith
Bridleway near Glascoed Hall
Heading to Glascoed Road from Ffrith
Junction of paths west of Ffrith The bridleway to the left heads for Glascoed Road and the path to the right takes you into the Nant-y-Ffrith valley
Junction of paths west of Ffrith
The bridleway to the left heads for Glascoed Road and the path to the right takes you into the Nant-y-Ffrith valley
Old stone footbridge east of Ffrith The footpath from here takes you to Cymau Road
Old stone footbridge east of Ffrith
The footpath from here takes you to Cymau Road
Grazing fields south of Bryn Melyn
Grazing fields south of Bryn Melyn
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Ffrith, Y is located at Grid Ref: SJ2855 (Lat: 53.087339, Lng: -3.0764683)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

Also known as: Ffrith

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