Park In The Past comprises 120 acres of outstanding natural beauty offering woodlands and wetlands, a magnificent 35-acre lake and the gorgeous River Alyn winding through it, as well as wonderful walks and spacious fields.
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Park in the Past, Hope - where history meets nature for a peaceful and scenic escape.
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Park In The Past comprises 120 acres of outstanding natural beauty offering woodlands and wetlands, a magnificent 35-acre lake and the gorgeous River Alyn winding through it, as well as wonderful walks and spacious fields.
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Nercwys Forest, located near Mold in Flintshire, is a tranquil woodland offering scenic walking, cycling, and horse-riding trails.
Moel Findeg offers a peaceful escape with scenic views, perfect for a tranquil hike through the Clwydian Range.
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park is a 70-acre country park. It is located in Greenfield, near the town of Holywell. It is well known for its woodland, reservoirs, ancient monuments (including the ruins of Basingwerk Abbey), rich industrial past and its factories which played a part in the Industrial Revolution.
The Treuddyn BMX Pump Track is a standout new facility. Featuring six straights, five block-paved turns, and a paved start hill, the 280-metre track includes a return path and was turfed to blend seamlessly with its rural surroundings.
Hawarden Estate, in the village of Hawarden, is a historic and scenic treasure. It features a 13th-century fortification with Iron Age roots and an 18th-century castle. Set within rural parkland, the estate also boasts a private lake, walled garden, and extensive woodlands.
Explore the Flint Coastal Path for a peaceful walk with stunning views of the coastline and nature!
Park in the Past, Hope - where history meets nature for a peaceful and scenic escape.
Discover Caergwrle Castle – a hidden gem where history and stunning views come together.
Bailey Hill in Mold offers a fascinating blend of history, with ancient earthworks and stunning views of the town and countryside.
Nature provides the best playgrounds in the world and it is proven that connecting to nature increases people’s sense of well being.
As with all the spaces in this guide the countryside is a place that needs to be cared for so please follow the Country Side Code.
Here, you can discover new ideas about where you can go and what you can do when playing outside, including some of the best beaches, parks, playgrounds, woods and nature reserves in North Wales.
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