Flint Castle to Talacre Dunes – on the Wales Coast Path
A delightful and easy walk alongside the widening Dee Estuary, with its swirling flocks of seabirds and waders, ending at Talacre with its vast open beach, dune system and iconic lighthouse
- Chester-Flint Castle
- Flint Castle-Talacre Dunes
- Talacre Dunes-Pensarn
- Pensarn-Llandudno
- Llandudno-Conwy
- Conwy-Llanfairfechan
- Llanfairfechan-Bangor
- Bangor Pier
Outline
Distance: 13½ miles/ 22 kilometres or 14½ miles/ 25 kilometres with inland, woodland option
Start: Flint Castle – SJ247733
Finish: Talacre, Station Road – SJ125848
Maps: OS Landranger 117 Chester & Wrexham + 116 Denbigh & Colwyn Bay; OS Explorer 265 Clwydian Range
Services: Flint has a bank, post office, shops, pubs, cafés and takeaways. Detour inland to cafe in Greenfield Valley Heritage Park and all facilities in Holywell. Café at Abakhan Mill and pub at Llannerch-y-mor, pubs and shop in Ffynnongroyw and restaurant and B&B at Llinegar Inn; pubs, cafe, shops at Talacre; good bus service along A54. Regular trains along the North Wales coast make it easy to walk a day section (or more) and catch the train back – book train tickets below
Where to stay: Flint offers places to stay, including:
Oakenholt Farm Bed and Breakfast
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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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