Countryside - rural walks

Walk the magnificent open moorland of the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for its strenuous ascents to wild upland heaths with stunning views. Explore the quiet riversides, wooded valleys and rolling farmland of Llanasa, Ysceifiog, Whitford and Caergwrle. Discover the wildlife rich coasts that fringe our county at Talacre and along the Dee Estuary. Or for an alternative stroll, why not discover the rich stories of industrial heritage of Halkyn, Greenfield and Buckley-

Booklets are available free to callers at all local Tourist Information Centres and Flintshire Libraries, plus Wepre, Loggerheads and Greenfield. Alternatively please send a cheque or postal order for £1 (made payable to 'Flintshire County Council') to Flintshire Countryside Service, Wepre Park, Wepre Drive, Connahs Quay, Flintshire, CH5 4HL, along with your name and address.

Download the complete Rural Walks booklet - second edition (21Mb PDF).  Please note - this is a large file and may take some time.

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Download the booklet in smaller parts:

Rural walks booklet - second edition - Part 1 (pages 1-25 & 72-80) (6.4Mb PDF)

Contents:

• The walks (walk number & distance)
• Choosing your walk (grade)
• Using this guide
• Flintshire's landscapes
• Flintshire's heritage
• Open access in Flintshire
• Other opportunities to explore Flintshire
• Further information

Rural walks booklet - second edition - Part 2 (pages 26-71)

Walk descriptions and maps: Download the 25 Rural Walks individually by clicking on the walk you’re interested in below.  See Part 1 (above) for further details on how the walks have been graded.

1. Caerwys - Yscefiog (Grade = Moderate) (0.6Mb PDF)
2&3. Ffynnongroyw - Long/Short (Grade = Easy/Moderate) (1.0Mb PDF)
4. Hawarden (Grade = Easy) (1.8Mb PDF)
5. Hope Mountain (Grade = Strenuous) (0.8Mb PDF)
6. Nant y Ffrith (Grade = Moderate) (1.2Mb PDF)
7. Northop - Sychdyn (Grade = Moderate) (0.9Mb PDF)
8. Waun y Llyn - Llanfynydd (Grade = Moderate) (0.5Mb PDF)
9&10. Wepre - Long/Short (Grade = Easy/Moderate) (0.6Mb PDF)
11. Whitford (Grade = Moderate) (0.7Mb PDF)
12. Talacre (Grade = Easy) (0.3Mb PDF)
13. Buckley (Grade = Easy) (0.6Mb PDF)
14. Caergwrle & Hope (Grade = Easy) (0.5Mb PDF)
15. Greenfield Valley (Grade = Easy) (0.5Mb PDF)
16. Halkyn Mountain (Grade = Open Access Common) (0.3Mb PDF)
17. Gwaenysgor - Llanasa (Grade = Moderate) (0.5Mb PDF)
18. Hendre - Bodfari (Grade = Strenuous) (1.0Mb PDF)
19. Loggerheads - Cilcain (Grade = Moderate) (0.9Mb PDF)
20. Loggerheads - Moel Famau (Grade = Strenuous) (0.7Mb PDF)
21. Loggerheads - Moel Findeg (Grade = Moderate) (1.3Mb PDF)
22. Moel Arthur - Cilcain (Grade = Strenuous) (0.5Mb PDF)
23. Moel Arthur - Penycloddiau (Grade = Strenuous) (0.7Mb PDF)
24. Nercwys Forest (Grade = Moderate) (0.8Mb PDF)
25. Trelawnyd - Gwaenysgor (Grade = Moderate) (0.7Mb PDF)

Remember these simple tips to help you enjoy your walk to the fullest:

• Take an Ordnance Survey map of the area - 'Landranger', 'Pathfinder' or 'Explorer' are the most useful.
• Wear clothing that is appropriate to the weather, and stout but comfortable walking footwear.
• Allow enough time for your walk, and calculate to finish before dark, unless you are prepared for this, and take a torch.
• Make sure you know how far you will be walking, and that the distance is well within your comfort limit.
• Take food and drink with you if you think you may need it.
• Remind yourself of the Countryside Code before you go.

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