Cilcain

Community in Flintshire

Wales

Cilcain

Roof without walls A farm storage facility at Plâs-newydd.
Roof without walls Credit: John H Darch

Cilcain is a charming community located in the county of Flintshire, in northeastern Wales. Situated at the foothills of the Clwydian Range, this picturesque village offers a serene and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike. The community is located about 6 miles southwest of the town of Mold and sits at an elevation of around 850 feet.

Cilcain is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The village is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers. The nearby Moel Famau, the highest peak in the Clwydian Range, offers fantastic hiking trails and magnificent vistas.

Despite its small size, Cilcain has a close-knit community with a strong sense of pride in its heritage. The village is home to a beautiful 13th-century church, St. Mary's, which is a significant historical landmark. The community also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, providing essential amenities for its residents.

Throughout the year, Cilcain hosts various events and festivals that showcase its rich cultural heritage. The Cilcain Show, held annually in August, is a popular agricultural show featuring livestock competitions, crafts, food stalls, and entertainment for all ages.

Overall, Cilcain offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, providing a peaceful and picturesque retreat in the heart of Flintshire.

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Cilcain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.173665/-3.252633 or Grid Reference SJ1664. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Roof without walls A farm storage facility at Plâs-newydd.
Roof without walls
A farm storage facility at Plâs-newydd.
Barn conversion at Bryn Awelon
Barn conversion at Bryn Awelon
Gors Farm
Gors Farm
Cattle grid On the minor road adjacent to the car park for Moel Arthur hill fort.
Cattle grid
On the minor road adjacent to the car park for Moel Arthur hill fort.
Dry stone wall adjacent to Offa's Dyke path Moel Famau on the horizon.
Dry stone wall adjacent to Offa's Dyke path
Moel Famau on the horizon.
Small reservoir in the valley above Cilcain Mole Famau on the horizon.
Small reservoir in the valley above Cilcain
Mole Famau on the horizon.
Track south-west of Moel Llys-y-coed Heading downhill to Cilcain.
Track south-west of Moel Llys-y-coed
Heading downhill to Cilcain.
Grug ar Foel Famau / Heather on Moel Famau
Grug ar Foel Famau / Heather on Moel Famau
Llethrau Moel Famau / Slopes of Moel Famau
Llethrau Moel Famau / Slopes of Moel Famau
Rheoli'r rhostir / Managing the moorland The heather cover is managed to provide suitable habitats for grouse.
Rheoli'r rhostir / Managing the moorland
The heather cover is managed to provide suitable habitats for grouse.
Llwybrau'n croesi / Crossing paths
Llwybrau'n croesi / Crossing paths
Cronfa Cilcain Rhif 1 / Cilcain Reservoir No. 1
Cronfa Cilcain Rhif 1 / Cilcain Reservoir No. 1
Caeau ger Cilcain / Fields near Cilcain
Caeau ger Cilcain / Fields near Cilcain
Blwch Post / Postbox I don't know whether this dates from the reign of George V or George VI.
Blwch Post / Postbox
I don't know whether this dates from the reign of George V or George VI.
Y porth i Eglwys Santes Fair / The gateway to St Mary's Church
Y porth i Eglwys Santes Fair / The gateway to St Mary's Church
Benchmark by track below Moel Famau This benchmark is on the East face of a mountain wall, which crosses a track below Moel Famau.
Benchmark by track below Moel Famau
This benchmark is on the East face of a mountain wall, which crosses a track below Moel Famau.
Benchmark with a view to the cairn on Moel Dywyll Mountain wall with benchmark below Moel Famau, with a view to the cairn on Moel Dywyll. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7269179">SJ1563 : Benchmark by track below Moel Famau</a>
Benchmark with a view to the cairn on Moel Dywyll
Mountain wall with benchmark below Moel Famau, with a view to the cairn on Moel Dywyll. SJ1563 : Benchmark by track below Moel Famau
Footpath and wall below Moel Famau Looking East along the track on the North side of Moel Famau. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the other side of the tall section of wall <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7269179">SJ1563 : Benchmark by track below Moel Famau</a>
Footpath and wall below Moel Famau
Looking East along the track on the North side of Moel Famau. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the other side of the tall section of wall SJ1563 : Benchmark by track below Moel Famau
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Cilcain is located at Grid Ref: SJ1664 (Lat: 53.173665, Lng: -3.252633)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.173665,-3.252633
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.1781296/-3.2524287
Direction: 175
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.1766777/-3.2571077
Direction: 175
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.1767193/-3.2570889
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