Chester to Flint Castle – on the Wales Coast Path
An easy, flat but varied Day Section following the River Dee out from the ancient walled city of Chester, continuing along the river as it widens into the vast wildlife-rich estuary, and ending beside the dramatic ruin of medieval Flint Castle.
- Chester-Flint Castle
- Flint Castle-Talacre Dunes
- Talacre Dunes-Pensarn
- Pensarn-Llandudno
- Llandudno-Conwy
- Conwy-Llanfairfechan
- Llanfairfechan-Bangor
- Bangor Pier
Outline
Distance: 13 miles/21 kilometres (including 2.5 miles/ 3.5 kilometres link route from Chester Station to Welsh border)
Start: Chester Station – SJ413670
Finish: Flint Castle – SJ247733
Maps: OS Landranger 117 Chester & Wrexham; and OS Explorer 266 Wirral and Chester + 265 Clwydian Range
Services: Plenty of accommodation and all facilities in Chester; toilets, post office, banks, pubs, cafes, takeaways, shops in Flint. Good public transport by train or bus. Regular trains along the North Wales coast make it easy to walk a day section (or more) and catch the train back; stations at Chester and Flint – book train tickets here
Where to stay: Chester offers plenty of places to stay, including:
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Plan your trip
Wales is a dream destination for independent travellers. The Welsh Coastal Path is easy to reach by bus, train and plane, hire car or campervan. Stay in a cosy hotel, holiday home or friendly B&B. And don’t forget holiday insurance. It pays to plan ahead. Book Now
Local tours
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