Coed y Marian

Wood, Forest in Flintshire

Wales

Coed y Marian

St Michael's Church, Caerwys Credit: Chris Andrews

Coed y Marian, located in Flintshire, Wales, is a picturesque wood or forest that stretches over an area of approximately 100 acres. Situated near the village of Gwernaffield, this natural gem attracts nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families alike.

The woodland is characterized by a diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a beautiful canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells, ferns, and wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding vibrant colors to the landscape.

Coed y Marian offers a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the woodland, providing visitors with an opportunity to explore the area's natural beauty. These paths cater to different levels of difficulty, ensuring that individuals of all ages and fitness levels can enjoy the forest. There are also designated picnic areas and benches scattered throughout, allowing visitors to take a moment to relax and soak in the tranquil atmosphere.

This woodland is not only a haven for nature lovers but also serves as a habitat for various wildlife species. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls, while lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of foxes, badgers, or deer.

Managed by the local council, Coed y Marian is accessible year-round and is free to the public. It provides an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering a peaceful retreat where visitors can reconnect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Coed y Marian Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.258978/-3.2954927 or Grid Reference SJ1374. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Michael's Church, Caerwys

Chris Andrews

Caerwys, St Michael

Dave Kelly

A55 eastbound near Gorsedd

Colin Pyle

A55 westbound nears junction 31

Colin Pyle

A5026 at Holywell Tyres

Colin Pyle

South Street, Caerwys

Although only really a village, Caerwys proudly claims itself to be the smallest town in Great Britain with a royal charter - and indeed it does have a town council and its own mayor.

Stephen McKay

Lane at Waen-isaf

Colin Pyle

Lane junction at Groes Faen Bach

Colin Pyle

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.

Joseph Jones

Fish Farm Buildings - Caerwys

Old farm buildings now used as a fish farm

Joseph Jones

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. Link

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