This is a gentle walk with fantastic views over north Wales, Cheshire and towards Liverpool.
Start GPS coordinate | 53.11187990903034, -3.0688066747666642 |
Approximate Length | 0.76 miles |
Approximate Duration | 37 minutes |
Grade | Easy |
Approximate GPS co-ordinate: 53.11190992950081, -3.068917940241455
The car park at the start is free, but can be quite busy at weekends, particularly when the weather is good.
Approximate GPS co-ordinate: 53.1118924471834, -3.068904486545469
Walk between the two stone pillars and follow the path up the hill.
Approximate GPS co-ordinate: 53.113324651972796, -3.070169773216762
At the viewpoint you can see the runway at Hawarden airport, Frodsham and Beeston castle.
Approximate GPS co-ordinate: 53.11333599313264, -3.0701313436817013
Also the Flintshire bridge and Deeside power station.
Approximate GPS co-ordinate: 53.11347104503486, -3.0702608172538013
Moel Famau can be spotted in the distance.
Approximate GPS co-ordinate: 53.11348609010368, -3.070278142556671
Walk past the viewpoint and follow the grassy path down the slope to the right. It then curves to the left.
Approximate GPS co-ordinate: 53.113990679157055, -3.0702488662441265
The path becomes more defined.
Approximate GPS co-ordinate: 53.114460942393094, -3.070528012847233
Cross the wooden walkway over the boggy wetland area.
Approximate GPS co-ordinate: 53.114950386111865, -3.070428921676346
Then at the stone stile turn left.
Approximate GPS co-ordinate: 53.11570929483591, -3.070955821017678
You will reach the lake. From here either continue on one of the many paths or re-trace your steps back up the hill to the viewpoint.
Approximate GPS co-ordinate: 53.11331055373201, -3.0700845310924643
Then head back to the car park.