Bowling Bank

Settlement in Denbighshire

Wales

Bowling Bank

The promise of spring in Isycoed churchyard Snowdrops, crocuses and celandines all flowering in St Paul's churchyard.
The promise of spring in Isycoed churchyard Credit: Mike Parker

Bowling Bank is a small village located in Denbighshire, Wales. Situated in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd, it lies between the market towns of Ruthin and Denbigh. The village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside.

With a population of around 200 residents, Bowling Bank is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle. The village features a mix of traditional Welsh cottages and newer housing developments, providing a range of accommodation options for its residents.

Despite its small size, Bowling Bank benefits from a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a community center that serves as a hub for various social and recreational activities. Residents can participate in events such as local fairs, craft workshops, and community gatherings, fostering a sense of togetherness.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Welsh countryside, Bowling Bank offers ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The nearby Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides stunning hiking and cycling trails, allowing residents to explore the area's breathtaking landscapes.

While Bowling Bank does not have its own shops or amenities, the village is conveniently located within a short distance of the larger towns of Ruthin and Denbigh. Here, residents can access a wide range of services, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and healthcare facilities.

Overall, Bowling Bank offers a peaceful and idyllic rural lifestyle, making it an attractive place for those seeking tranquility and a strong sense of community in the heart of the Welsh countryside.

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Bowling Bank Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.031612/-2.900637 or Grid Reference SJ3948. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The promise of spring in Isycoed churchyard Snowdrops, crocuses and celandines all flowering in St Paul's churchyard.
The promise of spring in Isycoed churchyard
Snowdrops, crocuses and celandines all flowering in St Paul's churchyard.
Bench mark on St Paul's church, Isycoed Ordnance Survey cut bench mark on the Northwest corner of St Paul's church, West face.
Bench mark on St Paul's church, Isycoed
Ordnance Survey cut bench mark on the Northwest corner of St Paul's church, West face.
St Paul's Isycoed - West end The Northwest corner and porch of St Paul's church Isycoed. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the wall above the nearest bracket on the horizontal pipe: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7105179">SJ4050 : Bench mark on St Paul's church, Isycoed</a>
St Paul's Isycoed - West end
The Northwest corner and porch of St Paul's church Isycoed. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the wall above the nearest bracket on the horizontal pipe: SJ4050 : Bench mark on St Paul's church, Isycoed
An old Boundary or Quillet stone in St Paul's churchyard, Isycoed Old boundary/quillet stone in the churchyard of St Paul, Isycoed, at the East end of the church. The inscription is believed to refer to Edwin Dod who is known to have lived in the area in 1752.

"Quillet - a small tract of land"

Inscription reads:-
E D 
1752

Milestone Society National ID: DEN_ISYCO01em
An old Boundary or Quillet stone in St Paul's churchyard, Isycoed
Old boundary/quillet stone in the churchyard of St Paul, Isycoed, at the East end of the church. The inscription is believed to refer to Edwin Dod who is known to have lived in the area in 1752. "Quillet - a small tract of land" Inscription reads:- E D 1752 Milestone Society National ID: DEN_ISYCO01em
Celandine Walk A carpet of celandine, on this short woodland walk, but not one flower?
Celandine Walk
A carpet of celandine, on this short woodland walk, but not one flower?
Bluewater Not pollution, simply the reflection of the sky in this pathside stream.
Bluewater
Not pollution, simply the reflection of the sky in this pathside stream.
How the Mighty are Fallen One of several conifers in this small wood, that have become casualties.
How the Mighty are Fallen
One of several conifers in this small wood, that have become casualties.
Out of the Woods Heading towards the River Clywedog, in the direction of Sutton Green.
Out of the Woods
Heading towards the River Clywedog, in the direction of Sutton Green.
First or Last This rickety footpath & stock bridge is either the first or last on the River Clywedog before it joins the Dee
First or Last
This rickety footpath & stock bridge is either the first or last on the River Clywedog before it joins the Dee
Reflections The last throes of the Clywedog before it joins the River Dee.
Reflections
The last throes of the Clywedog before it joins the River Dee.
Galvanised Crossing Looking upstream on the Clywedog
Galvanised Crossing
Looking upstream on the Clywedog
" From a Distance" Looking towards Pickhill Hall
" From a Distance"
Looking towards Pickhill Hall
Silent Sentinel Modern Technology doesn't come without disadvantages?
Silent Sentinel
Modern Technology doesn't come without disadvantages?
" Pheasant Cottage " Unusual in these parts a Thatched Cottage; with a " resident " pheasant!
" Pheasant Cottage "
Unusual in these parts a Thatched Cottage; with a " resident " pheasant!
Friendly Farmer. A solitary tractor working the land.
Friendly Farmer.
A solitary tractor working the land.
A Fine Herd A rarity these days, but one of the finest herds of Friesian cattle to be seen for many a mile.
A Fine Herd
A rarity these days, but one of the finest herds of Friesian cattle to be seen for many a mile.
High Tension
High Tension
Bangor Fishing Club
Bangor Fishing Club
Show me another place!

Bowling Bank is located at Grid Ref: SJ3948 (Lat: 53.031612, Lng: -2.900637)

Unitary Authority: Wrexham

Police Authority: North Wales

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