Flint Castle and the Dee Estuary
Explore the fascinating ruins of this 13th century castle and enjoy lovely views over the River Dee estuary on this interesting circular walk in North Wales. The castle was the first of a series of castles built during King Edward I's campaign to conquer Wales. It's a very picturesque area with the striking castle sat next to the pretty estuary. The views over the estuary to England and the Wirral are also splendid.
There is a car park next to the castle or you could walk up from the nearby Flint railway station.
There are good walking paths along the Wales Coast Path which runs past the site to Flint Marsh. You could extend your walk by continuing along this long distance path towards Holywell or Connah's Quay. Also nearby is the River Dee footpath into Chester in England.
Postcode
CH6 5PF - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsFlint Castle and the Dee Estuary Ordnance Survey Map 
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Photos
Flint Castle ruins
Flint castle moat. A view of the moat at Flint castle with the huge free-standing round tower prominent on the right of the castle. River Dee estuary visible in the background
Dee estuary
Flint Castle was the first of a series of castles built during King Edward I's campaign to conquer Wales. The site was chosen for its strategic position in North East Wales - it was only one days march from Chester, supplies could be brought along the River Dee and there was by a ford across to England that could be used at low tide.
Outer banks of Flint Marsh
Looking across the saltings towards Cei Connah