Forest sculpture at the Greenfield Valley trail entrance
Holywell and Greenfield Valley Circular
Walk through time in the Greenfield Valley. Explore the ruins of old mills and factories and discover the history of a once important site of industry. More ...
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Walk details
Start point:
Bankplace car park, B5121, Holywell town centre
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park
01352 714172
Ordnance Survey:
Explorer 265, Landranger 116 - SJ186760
Distance:
5 km walking
Time:
approx. 1.5 hours
Extra info:
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More info
Take in the waters at St Winefride's Well and enjoy the ruins of Basingwerke Abbey. Along the way look out for buzzards, peregrine and sparrowhawk as you pass through the oak and beech woods. There are a wealth of birds to be found in the valley - listen out for their song.
Getting there By Bus: From the bus station make your way to Bank Place car park which is the start of the walk and the old Holywell railway line. For bus times to and from Holywell call 08706 082608 or click here for online information - www.traveline-cymru.org.uk.
By Car: Park in Bank Place car park, just off B5121 in Holywell town centre, walk down the hill and under the old bride.
Directions to Bank Place car park: From A55 take the Holywell turnoff (Junction 32a) and follow A5026 into Holywell (Halkyn Road). At the traffic lights turn right and follow the road north. The road sweeps round Holywell town centre, passes a sign for the hospital and you turn right into Bank Place car park under the barrier.
From Denbighshire: Follow A548 (coast road) through Mostyn and turn right up Greenfields Road (B5121) signposted for Holywell. Pass St Winefride's Well on the left and continue to the top of the hill. Turn left and then take the 2nd left into Bank Place car park under the barrier.
From Flint: Follow A548 (coast road) turning left at sign for Holywell (A5026) and go up Coleshill Street. At the top of the road turn right, pass the sign for the hospital and then take the next right into Bank Place car park under the barrier.
Walk conditions
The disused railway line is now an all terrain path. There are a couple of steep muddy paths down to the mills and weirs, and a number of detours suitable for buggies and wheelchair users. The return route has a slow but steady incline and wheelchair users may need assistance.
