Active Travel
Holywell Town is connected to Greenfield using an active travel route for cycling through Greenfield Valley and it is also fortunate that the town is located at the centre of a network of quiet country lanes connecting with a dozen or so picturesque villages.
These lanes pass through unspoiled countryside, some with views towards the River Dee estuary and beyond in one direction and in the other towards the Clwydian hills, enabling cyclists to enjoy exploring and discovering the Holywell hinterland at a leisurely pace.
A section of Sustrans’ National Route 5 runs close by. To the east, this section leaves the coastal route at Bagillt and climbs steeply to Brynford Common some 700ft/213m above sea level, passing just a mile or so from Holywell before descending to join the coastal route again near Gronant.
Greenfield Valley Parkrun
What is Greenfield Valley Parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate – it’s up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday at 9:00 am (Meet by the Tesco Bridge in Holywell).
Where is it?
The event takes place at Greenfield Valley, Strand Walk, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 7AN. See the Course page for more details.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing – it’s free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with Parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
How fast do I have to be?
We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
For more information, please click on the link below:
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Fishing
There are several angling opportunities in the countryside surrounding the town, whether one’s interest is coarse, trout or saltwater fishing.
One advantage of a day’s fishing somewhere other than in the well publicised angling ‘honey pot’ areas, of course, is fewer anglers and on some days at some fisheries, it’s even possible to find that you have the place all to yourself or that you’re just sharing it with a friend.
Off the beaten angling track the Holywell area might be but in addition to solitude, there are two other things every visiting angler can be certain about. The first is that all the fisheries are well stocked with good sized hard fighting fish. The second is peaceful and picturesque surroundings.
Golf
Holywell Golf Club (CH8 8LQ)
An 18 hole golf course located on Brynford Common with a welcoming club house and excellent catering facilities. Golf buggies are available and societies and casual visitors are welcome.
Pennant Park Golf Club (CH8 9EP)
An 18 hole golf course located between Holywell and the village of Whitford. The course has a practice range and clubhouse. Membership is open and visitors and Societies always receive a warm welcome. Refreshments are available all day. Buggies for hire. Reduced price golf after 4.00 p.m.
Caerwys Golf Club (CH7 5AQ)
A nine-hole golf course located in the small town of Caerwys about six miles west of Holywell.
Horse Riding
Linden Farm Riding & Trekking Centre
Linden Farm Riding & Trekking Centre is a Horse Riding School/equestrian centre located close to the village of Rhes y Cae near in Holywell. The centre offers horse-riding lessons, trekking on Halkyn Common and other equine facilities including stabling, dressage, saddlery and livery.
Bridalwoood Riding Centre & Livery Yard (CH8 9JN)
Bridalwood is a horse riding school/equestrian centre located at Maes y Coed Farm, Ty’n y Morfa, Gwespyr near Holywell and offers horse-riding lessons and other equine facilities, stables, dressage, saddlery and livery.
Pennant Park Riding Centre (CH8 9ER)
Pennant Park Riding Centre is located at Llwyn Ifor Lane, Whitford Nr. Holywell and provides riding lessons, training, hacking and a number of other horse-related services.
Walking
The Holywell area is criss-crossed by a network of public footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes as well as being close to the 1,800 acre expanse of Brynford and Halkyn Common.
The Holywell & District Walkers are Welcome Committee has compiled a series of five circular walks starting from the town.
Details about these walks can be seen and downloaded from: http://www.holywellramblers.org.uk/f-Hwalks.htm
Holywell also has its own long-established rambling organisation; Holywell Rambling Club and details about the club can be found at: www.holywellramblers.org.uk
This very active club is a rich source of useful information for anybody with an interest in walking locally, throughout north Wales and further afield.
The Heritage Trail
Holywell Heritage Trail starts in the High Street where there are many fine buildings, a legacy of the wealth generated by the cotton and copper industries of Greenfield Valley in the 18th century. [PDF leaflet]
St. John Ambulance Cymru
There are two sections to St John; Youth and Adult. The Youth section is split into 2 further groups; Cadets & Badgers.
Badgers is aimed at younger children aged between 5-11, and they will complete the Super Badger award covering a variety of activities and topics including first aid. They also have the opportunity to attend a variety of regional run events including Badger camp.
Cadets is for children and young people aged 11-18, during which they will gain a first aid qualification and are able to attend public events as first aiders alongside the adults. They will also complete the Grand Prior award and the Amalfi Challenge. Cadets are also offered a wider range of activities such as Competitions, Regional Duties and Leadership courses.
Within the wider Adult section, there are a variety of roles available, from support roles to operational members attending public events, to Youth leaders. All training is provided. All members are given training to complete a basic first aid qualification although there is support to complete further advanced levels, all the way to Patient Transport Assistant.
Please scan the QR code for more information and to register.
