Coed Bron-fawr

Wood, Forest in Flintshire

Wales

Coed Bron-fawr

St Beuno's theological college The Catholic seminary of St Beuno, where Gerard Manley Hopkins studied. The A55 expressway very visible in the near distance.
St Beuno's theological college Credit: Mike Parker

Coed Bron-fawr is a woodland located in Flintshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this forest is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The woodland is characterized by a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash, as well as an abundance of wildlife such as birds, squirrels, and deer.

Visitors to Coed Bron-fawr can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. There are well-maintained trails that wind through the forest, providing opportunities for peaceful walks and exploration. The forest is also home to a number of beautiful streams and small waterfalls, adding to its natural charm.

Coed Bron-fawr is a tranquil and scenic spot that offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are looking to connect with nature, enjoy a leisurely stroll, or simply relax in a serene environment, this woodland is a wonderful place to visit. With its lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and peaceful atmosphere, Coed Bron-fawr is a hidden gem in Flintshire waiting to be discovered.

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Coed Bron-fawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.252728/-3.3523527 or Grid Reference SJ0973. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Beuno's theological college The Catholic seminary of St Beuno, where Gerard Manley Hopkins studied. The A55 expressway very visible in the near distance.
St Beuno's theological college
The Catholic seminary of St Beuno, where Gerard Manley Hopkins studied. The A55 expressway very visible in the near distance.
Rock chapel, St Beuno's A curious gothic little chapel, built in 1876 on a wooded bluff a few hundred metres south of St Beuno's college.
Rock chapel, St Beuno's
A curious gothic little chapel, built in 1876 on a wooded bluff a few hundred metres south of St Beuno's college.
The Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion
The Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion
Engine House, Pennant Mine
Engine House, Pennant Mine
Ysgubor ger y groesffordd / Barn near the crossroads
Ysgubor ger y groesffordd / Barn near the crossroads
Ysgubor ym Mhen-y-Cefn / Barn at Pen-y-Cefn
Ysgubor ym Mhen-y-Cefn / Barn at Pen-y-Cefn
Bridleway To Rhos or Bryngwyn Hall
Bridleway To Rhos or Bryngwyn Hall
Farmland to the south of the A55 Expressway
Farmland to the south of the A55 Expressway
Moel Maenefa Via Offas Dyke to SE, parking for 2-3 cars, super 360 degree views from summit; dry, clear but cloudy.  HuMP demoted Jan 2013 and trig point has been destroyed.

Name: Moel Maenefa
Hill number: 5165
Height: 289m / 948ft
Area: 30C: Llandudno to Wrexham
Class: sHu
Grid ref: SJ 08714 74418
Summit feature: small cairn
Drop: 98m
Col: 191m  SJ086758
Moel Maenefa
Via Offas Dyke to SE, parking for 2-3 cars, super 360 degree views from summit; dry, clear but cloudy. HuMP demoted Jan 2013 and trig point has been destroyed. Name: Moel Maenefa Hill number: 5165 Height: 289m / 948ft Area: 30C: Llandudno to Wrexham Class: sHu Grid ref: SJ 08714 74418 Summit feature: small cairn Drop: 98m Col: 191m SJ086758
Maen Efa Cae uwchben adfeilion Maen Efa / Field above the ruins of Maen Efa
Maen Efa
Cae uwchben adfeilion Maen Efa / Field above the ruins of Maen Efa
Llwybr Clawdd Offa / Offa's Dyke Path Arwyddbost ar Lwybr Clawdd Offa ar Foel Maenefa / Signpost on Offa's Dyke Path on Moel Maenefa.
Llwybr Clawdd Offa / Offa's Dyke Path
Arwyddbost ar Lwybr Clawdd Offa ar Foel Maenefa / Signpost on Offa's Dyke Path on Moel Maenefa.
Llwybr Clawdd Offa / Offa's Dyke Path Llwybr Clawdd Offa ger Cefn Du, Tremeirchion / Offa's Dyke Path near Cefn Du, Tremeirchion.
Llwybr Clawdd Offa / Offa's Dyke Path
Llwybr Clawdd Offa ger Cefn Du, Tremeirchion / Offa's Dyke Path near Cefn Du, Tremeirchion.
Cefn Du Golygfa oddi ar Gefn Du tuag at Y Clwydians / A view from Cefn Du towards The Clwydians.
Cefn Du
Golygfa oddi ar Gefn Du tuag at Y Clwydians / A view from Cefn Du towards The Clwydians.
Cefn Du Golygfa oddi ar Gefn Du i'r de / View from Cefn Du to the south.
Cefn Du
Golygfa oddi ar Gefn Du i'r de / View from Cefn Du to the south.
Cefn Du Caeau ar Gefn Du / Fields on Cefn Du
Cefn Du
Caeau ar Gefn Du / Fields on Cefn Du
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window These unusual painted glass portraits in a south window of the church are from the old vicarage, and date from the C17. Two portraits are of monarchs, Charles I, and James I, the third is of John Williams, a native of N Wales who became successively Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York, and during the Civil War fought alternately for both King and Parliament.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4104958">SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 1)</a>
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window
These unusual painted glass portraits in a south window of the church are from the old vicarage, and date from the C17. Two portraits are of monarchs, Charles I, and James I, the third is of John Williams, a native of N Wales who became successively Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York, and during the Civil War fought alternately for both King and Parliament. SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 1)
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 1) A C17 painted portrait of Charles I, one of three portraits on glass set into a south window of the church.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4104964">SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 2)</a>
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 1)
A C17 painted portrait of Charles I, one of three portraits on glass set into a south window of the church. SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 2)
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 2) A C17 painted portrait of James I, one of three portraits on glass set into a south window of the church.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4104969">SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 3)</a>
Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 2)
A C17 painted portrait of James I, one of three portraits on glass set into a south window of the church. SJ0873 : Church of Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion - painted portraits window (detail 3)
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Coed Bron-fawr is located at Grid Ref: SJ0973 (Lat: 53.252728, Lng: -3.3523527)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

What 3 Words

///besotted.bleaching.twinge. Near Cwm, Denbighshire

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