Cei Connah

Settlement in Flintshire

Wales

Cei Connah

Cei Connah, also known as Connah's Quay, is a small town situated in the county of Flintshire, Wales. It lies on the banks of the River Dee, approximately 6 miles west of the city of Chester. With a population of around 20,000 people, it is a vibrant community that offers a mix of residential, industrial, and recreational areas.

Historically, Cei Connah was a fishing village, and its location on the estuary of the River Dee made it an important trading point. Over the years, the town has developed into a thriving industrial center, with industries such as manufacturing, engineering, and chemical production contributing to its economy.

One of the notable landmarks in Cei Connah is Wepre Park, a picturesque green space with woodlands, walking trails, and a 12th-century ruined castle. The park provides a tranquil escape for locals and visitors alike, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and family picnics.

Cei Connah is also home to several schools, shops, and amenities, making it a self-sufficient town. It has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to neighboring towns and cities.

Overall, Cei Connah is a close-knit community with a rich history and a range of facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. Its picturesque setting, combined with its industrial heritage, make it an intriguing place to explore.

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Cei Connah Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.218378/-3.054994 or Grid Reference SJ2969. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Two pylons

N Chadwick

The Flintshire Bridge from near Burton Point

Looking across the flooded Burton Marsh towards the Flintshire Bridge from near Burton Point. Just after one of the highest tides of the year the usually constrained River Dee has once again flooded the marsh bringing with it plenty of bird activity.

John S Turner

Wepre Park, Connah's Quay

The High Street in Connah's Quay looks distinctly down-at-heel in places but here to the south of it there is an air of quiet suburban prosperity. This is Wepre Park, the road, which confusingly leads to Wepre Park, the park. Wepre is a much older name than Connah's Quay and is still used as a name for this part of the town.

Stephen McKay

Wepre Park, Connah's Quay

Wepre Park is the road that leads to Wepre Park itself. In this view Henley Avenue leads off to the right.

Stephen McKay

Wepre Park - skatepark

Complete with graffiti-style artistry, the skatepark is one of the facilities aimed primarily at youngsters in Wepre Park. On this rather dismal day before the start of the school summer holidays it was deserted.

Stephen McKay

Wepre Park Visitor Centre

The old stone gatepost hints that this was the approach to a grander building than a modern visitor centre. In fact there was a hall on this site built in Georgian times that had to be demolished in the 1960s for safety reasons. The original cellars still exist beneath the visitor centre.

Stephen McKay

Sculpture by Wales Coast Path (NCN5), Wepre

David Smith

River Dee, pylons and Flintshire Bridge

David Smith

Anchor by the wharf, Golftyn

David Smith

Railway bridge over road (and NCN5), Golftyn wharf

The National Cycle Network is a network of cycle routes. It was created by the charity Sustrans Link

(Sustainable Transport), aided by a National Lottery grant. Many routes aim to minimise contact with motor traffic, though 70% of them are on roads. In some cases the NCN uses pedestrian routes, disused railways, minor roads, canal towpaths, or traffic-calmed routes in towns and cities.