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Hen Blas CastleCastell Hen Blas

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Hen Blas Castle is one of five castles the Albion Guide lists in Flintshire. Castell y Fflint and Castell Ewloe are among the castles within 8.9 km. The closest station is Flint, 2.4 km to the east.

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Photo along the Wales Coast Path, an 870-mile long-distance path running from Chepstow to Queensferry, Wales.Highlight

Wales Coast Path

Long-distance path

Walk the outline of a whole nation — 870 miles of cliff, estuary and beach from Chepstow round to Queensferry.

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Photo of TSS Duke of Lancaster, a landmark near Holywell, Flintshire, north Wales.Highlight

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Photo: Parkgate Parade, a viewpoint in Cheshire, north west England.Highlight

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Photo of Wirral, the Country Park, a country park near Parkgate, Cheshire, north west England.Highlight

Wirral, the Country Park

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Photo of Wepre Park, a visitor attraction near Burton, Flintshire, north Wales.Highlight

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