Walwen

Settlement in Flintshire

Wales

Walwen

A541 near Nannerch The A541 runs for 26 miles, linking St Asaph with Wrexham. Its northern end starts at the crossroads in the middle of the village of Trefnant (just south of St Asaph). It ends at Wrexham, where it joins the B5101 road. On the way, it passes the town of Mold and also passes through many villages. — A541 near Nannerch Credit: David Dixon

Walwen is a small village located in Flintshire, Wales. It is situated in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is known for its quaint charm and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a quiet retreat.

Walwen is home to a tight-knit community of residents who take pride in their village and work together to maintain its beauty. The village has a few amenities, including a local pub and a small shop, providing the essentials for its residents.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The village is also located near the River Dee, providing fishing and boating opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Overall, Walwen is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a beautiful natural setting. It is the perfect place for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a tranquil and peaceful environment.

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Walwen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.231633/-3.240271 or Grid Reference SJ1771. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A541 near Nannerch

The A541 runs for 26 miles, linking St Asaph with Wrexham. Its northern end starts at the crossroads in the middle of the village of Trefnant (just south of St Asaph). It ends at Wrexham, where it joins the B5101 road. On the way, it passes the town of Mold and also passes through many villages.

David Dixon

A541, Melin y Wern

David Dixon

The Old Mill at Melin y Wern

The large, three-storey building set back from the road is a late-Georgian, former mill. It is now used as self-catering holiday accommodation. Grade II-listed (Cadw reference: 529 Link

David Dixon

Neglected Enclosure, Below Halkyn Mountain

Chris Andrews

Lixwm village shop

Located in the car park of the Crown Inn in what appears to be a former garage.

michael ely

Rhes y Cae, Flintshire

Looking down the main road in Rhes y Cae towards The Miners Arms.

Tom Stapledon

A541 looking east

Colin Pyle

Open lead mine shaft on Halkyn Mountain

This 19th century shaft is well fenced and made safe with a metal frame. It is alongside a long opencast working

John Harrison

Stone stile

On a footpath from a minor lane near Ash Farm. There are several of these stiles recently built in this traditional style through the boundaries between fields on this route

Maggie Cox

Bridleway from Ysceifiog

Where it crosses a minor lane near Ash Farm, heading east through fields towards a road between Lixwm and Brynford

Maggie Cox

Enclosed path

Heading south east between fields from the junction of a footpath west of Lixwm

Maggie Cox

Quarry entrance near Pant-y-groes

Colin Pyle

Lane near Llwyn-y-cosyn Farm

Colin Pyle

Crossroads near Groesfford Farm

Colin Pyle

Opencast lead workings on Long Rake

These workings run parallel to the road here, close to Rhes-y-Cae and are said to be ancient, possibly Roman.

John Harrison

Plas Coch (Red Mansion)

From the public footpath - the house is white nowadays.

Joseph Jones

Barn at Plas Coch

Taken from the public footpath

Joseph Jones

Llwyn Errdyn

There's a footpath to the right here somewhere but it's completely unmarked and impossible to use. Llwyn = Grove. Erddyn has so many abstract meanings that it may be a person's name in this case.

Joseph Jones

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Walwen is located at Grid Ref: SJ1771 (Lat: 53.231633, Lng: -3.240271)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales