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Nercwys Mountain

Hill, Mountain in Flintshire

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Nercwys Mountain

Windswept trees
Windswept trees Credit: John H Darch

Nercwys Mountain, located in Flintshire, is a prominent hill/mountain that stands at an elevation of 417 meters (1,368 feet) above sea level. It is part of the Clwydian Range and forms a distinctive landmark in the region. The mountain is situated near the village of Nercwys and is surrounded by lush countryside, offering picturesque views of the surrounding areas.

Nercwys Mountain is characterized by its gentle slopes and grassy terrain, which makes it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The hill/mountain is accessible via various footpaths and trails, providing opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore its natural beauty. The summit of Nercwys Mountain offers panoramic vistas of the Clwydian Range, the nearby town of Mold, and the surrounding countryside.

The area around Nercwys Mountain is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species inhabiting its slopes. The hill/mountain is home to several rare and protected species, including the purple saxifrage, a small alpine plant that blooms in the spring. The diverse habitat attracts wildlife such as birds, rabbits, and even the occasional deer.

Nercwys Mountain holds historical significance as well. It features the ruins of an Iron Age hillfort, known as Moel Arthur, which can be found on the northern side of the mountain. This ancient fortification provides a glimpse into the area's rich past and offers an intriguing site for visitors interested in archaeology and history.

Overall, Nercwys Mountain is a beautiful and accessible natural landmark in Flintshire, offering stunning views, diverse ecosystems, and a touch of history for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.122191/-3.1752932 or Grid Reference SJ2158. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Windswept trees
Windswept trees
Collapse structure The removal of material from this mineral vein running east-west on the hilltop plateau has resulted in collapse and soil has washed down into the void, leaving this linear feature on the ground. Spoil heaps <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2641740">SJ1959 : Spoil tip</a> and dressing areas can be identified in the valley to the west of this point, and still yield small amounts of calcite spar and galena (lead ore).
Collapse structure
The removal of material from this mineral vein running east-west on the hilltop plateau has resulted in collapse and soil has washed down into the void, leaving this linear feature on the ground. Spoil heaps SJ1959 : Spoil tip and dressing areas can be identified in the valley to the west of this point, and still yield small amounts of calcite spar and galena (lead ore).
Limestone outcrop A rugged and eroded outcrop of limestone at the top of the hill with a view over Pant-du towards Tir-y-coed.
Limestone outcrop
A rugged and eroded outcrop of limestone at the top of the hill with a view over Pant-du towards Tir-y-coed.
Holly tree A holly tree which has sprung up in the shelter of the field wall has suffered the ravages of the weather.
Holly tree
A holly tree which has sprung up in the shelter of the field wall has suffered the ravages of the weather.
Track to Bryn Alyn The farm track only carries a public footpath, but in the past it was much more important as it was the access to the busy mining field whose irregular tips can be seen in the mid-distance.
Track to Bryn Alyn
The farm track only carries a public footpath, but in the past it was much more important as it was the access to the busy mining field whose irregular tips can be seen in the mid-distance.
Disturbed ground The hummocky, disturbed ground in the near part of this image is the legacy of much mining activity, which tapped the lead veins of the Carboniferous Limestone in this area. The depression in the foreground is probably the remains of a shaft which has collapsed and slowly filled with spoil from the surface.
Disturbed ground
The hummocky, disturbed ground in the near part of this image is the legacy of much mining activity, which tapped the lead veins of the Carboniferous Limestone in this area. The depression in the foreground is probably the remains of a shaft which has collapsed and slowly filled with spoil from the surface.
Winding house The remains of an engine or winding house adjacent to one of the many shafts sunk for access to the lead veins crossing the area. The remains of thick iron bars which secured machinery to heavy timbers, now rotted away, can still be found on the level platform to the right of the walls imaged here. Spoil raised from the shaft was tipped nearby, and can still be seen although the heaps are mostly grass-covered.
Winding house
The remains of an engine or winding house adjacent to one of the many shafts sunk for access to the lead veins crossing the area. The remains of thick iron bars which secured machinery to heavy timbers, now rotted away, can still be found on the level platform to the right of the walls imaged here. Spoil raised from the shaft was tipped nearby, and can still be seen although the heaps are mostly grass-covered.
Bryn Alyn Limestone country easily approach from east and well worth walking to all 3 likely tops...as the least interesting one is the highest. Dry with some occasional sunshine. Name: Bryn Alyn Hill number: 5156 Height: 408.3m / 1340ft Area: 30C: Llandudno to Wrexham Class: Hu Grid ref: SJ 20082 58752 Summit feature: no feature: grassy top Drop: 100.9m
Bryn Alyn
Limestone country easily approach from east and well worth walking to all 3 likely tops...as the least interesting one is the highest. Dry with some occasional sunshine. Name: Bryn Alyn Hill number: 5156 Height: 408.3m / 1340ft Area: 30C: Llandudno to Wrexham Class: Hu Grid ref: SJ 20082 58752 Summit feature: no feature: grassy top Drop: 100.9m
Reservoir on Nercwys Mountain Small reservoir, adjacent to woodland. May date from the time when there were lead mines nearby. Not sure what it's used for now, apart from fishing.
Reservoir on Nercwys Mountain
Small reservoir, adjacent to woodland. May date from the time when there were lead mines nearby. Not sure what it's used for now, apart from fishing.
Ruin near the bridleway
Ruin near the bridleway
The stile for footpaths in Nercwys Forest Is clearly marked but I could not find the path marked on the OS map heading south west from this end or the other end!
The stile for footpaths in Nercwys Forest
Is clearly marked but I could not find the path marked on the OS map heading south west from this end or the other end!
Ffordd Talwrn heading east
Ffordd Talwrn heading east
Footpath through grazing land With Coed Gwern-rhiw woodland in the distance
Footpath through grazing land
With Coed Gwern-rhiw woodland in the distance
Farm tracks, gates and fields south of Talwrn
Farm tracks, gates and fields south of Talwrn
Stile on footpath through grazing fields The Afon Terrig is in the trees below and Pwll Farm, Ddadau and Ty-draw can all be seen along the Fforddyr Odyn on the hillside opposite.
Stile on footpath through grazing fields
The Afon Terrig is in the trees below and Pwll Farm, Ddadau and Ty-draw can all be seen along the Fforddyr Odyn on the hillside opposite.
Gwern Rhiw, Ffordd Talwyrn
Gwern Rhiw, Ffordd Talwyrn
Ffordd Talwyrn
Ffordd Talwyrn
Lane east of Nercwys Mountain
Lane east of Nercwys Mountain
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Nercwys Mountain is located at Grid Ref: SJ2158 (Lat: 53.122191, Lng: -3.1752932)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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Located within 500m of 53.122191,-3.1752932
Nercwys Mountain
Ele: 378
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 53.122179/-3.1752602
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Man Made: mineshaft
Lat/Long: 53.1178505/-3.1747129
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Man Made: mineshaft
Lat/Long: 53.1183273/-3.1743811
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Nercwys Mountain
Description: OS trig pillar
Ele: 378.378
Man Made: survey_point
Ref: S3118
Source: Ordnance Survey and Trigpointing.uk
Survey Point: pillar
Tpuk Ref: TP5072
Lat/Long: 53.122191/-3.175293
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Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.1247191/-3.1695983
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Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.120646/-3.1731584
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Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 53.1247875/-3.1694423
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