Activities

Activities from The Glan

Situated in the beautiful North Wales Borderlands, The Glan is an ideal base for all kinds of activities from horse riding and cycling to local historic sites and walks through breathtaking countryside.

We have listed a small cross section of many activities available in our area and we have further information and leaflets in the hotel for guests.

The Milwr Tunnel

The Milwr drainage tunnel was driven between 1897 and 1985 under Flintshire in North Wales (and under The Glan!). The tunnel itself is over 10 miles long and its purpose was to lower the water table to allow the workings to continue to a greater depth.

The Grosvenor Caving Club has exclusive access to the tunnel and can advise experienced cavers about visits. Contact the access officer Steven Brown (S_G_Brown@tiscali.co.uk). It is not open to the public.

Further Details & Useful Links :

www.subbrit.org.uk/
www.grosvenorcavingclub.co.uk/

St. Winifreds Well

Holywell in North Wales derives its name from the holy well of St Winefride’s (real name Gwenfrewi – a Welsh Nun in the 7th century).

The water from the well is said to possess miraculous healing powers, and people have travelled thousands of miles just to bathe in the waters. A church has stood on the same spot as the existing church since the 11th century, and probably since the time of Winefride. Holywell is known as the Lourdes of Wales.

Just a short drive from The Glan Yr Afon Inn.

Further Details & Useful Links :

www.saintwinefrideswell.com
www.welshdragon.net/
www.castlewales.com/

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park

Walk through time in the Greenfield Valley. Explore the ruins of old mills and factories and discover the history of a once important site of industry.

An award winning Heritage Park with a wealth of ancient monuments and industrial history. Greenfield Valley boasts seven Scheduled Ancient Monuments within the 70 acre country park. They span the last eleven hundred years, from the 8th Century remains of Watts Dyke, Basingwerk Abbey, St. Winefride’s Well and Holywell Castle Mound, to the 18th and 19th century ruins of Greenfield, Meadow and Lower Cotton Mills.

Further Details & Useful Links :

www.flintshire.gov.uk
www.holywell-town.co.uk

Horse Riding in Flintshire

North Wales – from Horse riding in the lovely national Park of Snowdonia or beach riding on the Menai Straits, North Wales has a great variety of riding centres to accommodate the complete novice to the more experienced rider from all ages.

Many riding centres are accessible from The Glan Yr Afon Inn.

Further Details & Useful Links :

www.walesonhorseback.co.uk

Mountain Biking in Flintshire

The rugged terrain of the Flintshire area makes it an attractive destination for mountain bikers who are looking for a challenge.

Forming a 35km chain of undulating hills and rising to 554 metres at the summit of Moel Famau, The Clwydian Range is an area of natural beauty which attracts riders from afar.

The Glan is situated on the edge of The Clwydian Range.

Further Details & Useful Links :

www.nwmba.org.uk
www.clwydianrangeaonb.org.uk

Walking in Flintshire

North Wales has something to offer all walkers all year round whether you are looking for forest walks, the Welsh 3,000 ft peaks, wide open moorland or river walks with stunning waterfalls.

Choose from bleak moorland, fertile and lush valleys, Forest Parks, coastal walks, mountain ranges such as the Carneddau and Cadair Idris, or of course the ever popular ascent up Snowdon.

Just a short drive from The Glan Yr Afon Inn.

Further Details & Useful Links :

www.flintshire.gov.uk
www.holywellramblers.org.uk

Fishing in Flintshire

The Glan has a fishing secret !! – a resident expert on the best places to fish in the local area. Flintshire has some of the best fishing areas in the UK and attracts enthusiasts from across the country.

For sea, course and game fishing The Glan is a great base if you want to go fishing.

Further Details & Useful Links :

www.fishing.visitwales.com
www.foxons.co.uk

Golf in North Wales

North Wales provides an ideal base for all golf enthusiasts and The Glan Yr Afon Inn is ideally situated within easy reach of this years Open course and many local courses, Giving you the perfect setting for a Golfing break.