Golftyn

Settlement in Flintshire

Wales

Golftyn

Golftyn is a small residential area located in Flintshire, Wales. Situated in the northeastern part of the country, Golftyn is part of the larger urban area of Connah's Quay. It is positioned between the towns of Shotton and Hawarden.

Golftyn is primarily a residential area, with a mix of housing types ranging from traditional terraced houses to modern developments. The community offers a peaceful and family-friendly environment, attracting both young professionals and families looking for a quiet place to settle.

Despite being a residential area, Golftyn benefits from its proximity to nearby amenities and facilities. Within a short distance, residents have access to several local shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores for their daily needs. Additionally, there are a few pubs and restaurants in the area, providing dining options for residents.

Golftyn also boasts excellent transport links, with nearby train stations in Shotton and Hawarden offering convenient access to other parts of Flintshire and beyond. The A550 road runs adjacent to the area, connecting it to major cities like Chester and Wrexham.

For recreation, residents can enjoy the nearby Wepre Park, which offers beautiful green spaces, walking trails, and a playground for children. The park also features the historic ruins of Ewloe Castle, providing a glimpse into the area's rich history.

In conclusion, Golftyn is a charming residential area in Flintshire, Wales, offering a peaceful and family-friendly environment with convenient access to amenities and transport links.

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Golftyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.220063/-3.070687 or Grid Reference SJ2869. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Two pylons

N Chadwick

Shotton Power Station

N Chadwick

The Flintshire Bridge from near Burton Point

Looking across the flooded Burton Marsh towards the Flintshire Bridge from near Burton Point. Just after one of the highest tides of the year the usually constrained River Dee has once again flooded the marsh bringing with it plenty of bird activity.

John S Turner

Wepre Park, Connah's Quay

The High Street in Connah's Quay looks distinctly down-at-heel in places but here to the south of it there is an air of quiet suburban prosperity. This is Wepre Park, the road, which confusingly leads to Wepre Park, the park. Wepre is a much older name than Connah's Quay and is still used as a name for this part of the town.

Stephen McKay

Wepre Park, Connah's Quay

Wepre Park is the road that leads to Wepre Park itself. In this view Henley Avenue leads off to the right.

Stephen McKay

Wepre Park - skatepark

Complete with graffiti-style artistry, the skatepark is one of the facilities aimed primarily at youngsters in Wepre Park. On this rather dismal day before the start of the school summer holidays it was deserted.

Stephen McKay

Wepre Park Visitor Centre

The old stone gatepost hints that this was the approach to a grander building than a modern visitor centre. In fact there was a hall on this site built in Georgian times that had to be demolished in the 1960s for safety reasons. The original cellars still exist beneath the visitor centre.

Stephen McKay

Sculpture by Wales Coast Path (NCN5), Wepre

David Smith

River Dee, pylons and Flintshire Bridge

David Smith

Anchor by the wharf, Golftyn

David Smith

Railway bridge over road (and NCN5), Golftyn wharf

The National Cycle Network is a network of cycle routes. It was created by the charity Sustrans Link

(Sustainable Transport), aided by a National Lottery grant. Many routes aim to minimise contact with motor traffic, though 70% of them are on roads. In some cases the NCN uses pedestrian routes, disused railways, minor roads, canal towpaths, or traffic-calmed routes in towns and cities.