Coed Pen-y-gelli

Wood, Forest in Flintshire

Wales

Coed Pen-y-gelli

A55 eastbound near Gorsedd
A55 eastbound near Gorsedd Credit: Colin Pyle

Coed Pen-y-gelli is a picturesque woodland located in Flintshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, it is a charming destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. The woodland is situated near the village of Gwernymynydd, offering convenient access to visitors from both nearby towns and farther afield.

Coed Pen-y-gelli is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine. This creates a rich and vibrant ecosystem, supporting a variety of wildlife such as birds, squirrels, and deer. Walking through the woodland, visitors can revel in the tranquility and beauty of nature as they listen to the gentle rustling of leaves and birdsong.

The woodland features a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, enabling visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, Coed Pen-y-gelli offers routes suitable for all levels of fitness and ability. The trails are signposted, providing easy navigation and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

In addition to its natural beauty, Coed Pen-y-gelli also boasts a picnic area, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy their surroundings while indulging in a packed lunch or snack. The woodland is open to the public throughout the year, with no admission fee, making it an accessible and affordable destination for all.

Overall, Coed Pen-y-gelli is a hidden gem in Flintshire, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether you're a nature lover, a hiker, or simply seeking a tranquil spot for a picnic, this woodland provides a delightful experience for visitors of all ages.

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Coed Pen-y-gelli Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.276178/-3.2976326 or Grid Reference SJ1376. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A55 eastbound near Gorsedd
A55 eastbound near Gorsedd
Pant Y Wacco Welcome to Pant Y Wacco, just off the A5026 near Gorsedd.
Pant Y Wacco
Welcome to Pant Y Wacco, just off the A5026 near Gorsedd.
A55 westbound nears junction 31
A55 westbound nears junction 31
A5026 at Holywell Tyres
A5026 at Holywell Tyres
A5026 north of Gorsedd
A5026 north of Gorsedd
Farmland surrounding Tan-yr-allt On the right is Llyn Helyg woodland to the south of the farm is Crown Wood and in the far distance are the Clwydian range of hills
Farmland surrounding Tan-yr-allt
On the right is Llyn Helyg woodland to the south of the farm is Crown Wood and in the far distance are the Clwydian range of hills
Footpath through caravan site Heading towards Cae-crwn
Footpath through caravan site
Heading towards Cae-crwn
The remains of the Holywell Racecourse Grandstand I believe that the wood and stone structure was evident until a few years ago but all that is left is a couple of piles of stones.
The remains of the Holywell Racecourse Grandstand
I believe that the wood and stone structure was evident until a few years ago but all that is left is a couple of piles of stones.
Lloc village sign on the A5026
Lloc village sign on the A5026
Westbound A55 near to Gorsedd The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. 

The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001.

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Westbound A55 near to Gorsedd
The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001. LinkExternal link SABRE
North Wales Expressway near to Gorsedd The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. 

The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001.

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North Wales Expressway near to Gorsedd
The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001. LinkExternal link SABRE
North Wales Expressway, Junction 31 The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. 

The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001.

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North Wales Expressway, Junction 31
The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001. LinkExternal link SABRE
Footbridge over the North Wales Expressway near to Pen-y-Cefn
Footbridge over the North Wales Expressway near to Pen-y-Cefn
North Wales Expressway, Layby near to Pen-y-Cefn The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. 

The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001.

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North Wales Expressway, Layby near to Pen-y-Cefn
The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001. LinkExternal link SABRE
Bridge over the A55 near to Gorsedd The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. 

The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001.

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Bridge over the A55 near to Gorsedd
The A55, also known as the North Wales Expressway (Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru), is the major road in North Wales running for 88 miles between Chester and Holyhead via Conwy and Bangor. The A55 is a very high quality road, much of it rebuilt since the 1970s in response to traffic problems in Colwyn Bay, Colwyn and Llandudno caused by traffic having to pass through town centres on totally unsuitable streets, (especially in Conwy where lorries often scraped their paintwork as they passed through 12th century arches in the town's walls), leading to the construction of an east-west expressway bypassing the urban centres. It is a dual carriageway primary route for its entire length with the exception of the point where it crosses the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait. All of its junctions are grade separated except for two roundabouts; one east of Penmaenmawr and one in Llanfairfechan. The road originally ran from Chester to Bangor but was extended parallel to the A5 across Anglesey right into Holyhead Docks in 2001. LinkExternal link SABRE
Tan-yr-Allt
Tan-yr-Allt
Cafnau dwr / Water troughs
Cafnau dwr / Water troughs
Y ffordd i Ffyddion / The road to Ffyddion
Y ffordd i Ffyddion / The road to Ffyddion
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Coed Pen-y-gelli is located at Grid Ref: SJ1376 (Lat: 53.276178, Lng: -3.2976326)

Unitary Authority: Flintshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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Located within 500m of 53.276178,-3.2976326
Motorway Junction
Ref: 31
Lat/Long: 53.2733101/-3.3027574
Tumulus
Archaeological Site: tumulus
Historic: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 53.2730181/-3.2972823
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.2730553/-3.3029532
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.2744236/-3.2918111
Tumulus
Archaeological Site: tumulus
Historic: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 53.2771734/-3.3001404
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.2741146/-3.2916114
Pen y Gefn
Ele: 233
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 53.2770182/-3.2964621
Man Made: mast
Lat/Long: 53.2720603/-3.2968477
Mineshaft (disused)
Man Made: mineshaft
Lat/Long: 53.2754501/-3.3024651
Man Made: mineshaft
Lat/Long: 53.2801022/-3.2998523
Tumulus
Archaeological Site: tumulus
Historic: archaeological_site
Historic Civilization: bronze-age
Lat/Long: 53.2774021/-3.2979915
Tumulus
Archaeological Site: tumulus
Historic: archaeological_site
Historic Civilization: bronze-age
Lat/Long: 53.2790034/-3.2950671
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