Halkyn Castle Wood

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Bell tent (added by manager 08 Sep 2022)

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Bell tents in a wildflower meadow with views across the Dee Estuary
A 15-minute drive to the Wales Coast Path; 30 minutes to Talacre beach
Communal firepit and a 47-acre wood; burger bar five minutes' walk

If you’re keen to explore north Wales, but would rather stay at a campsite that’s not too far off the beaten track, Halkyn Castle Wood is one solution to your conundrum. The pitches are set on the edge of the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and yet are only minutes from Junction 33 of the main A55 and within an hour of Manchester and Liverpool. Here you can stay in bell tents pitched on a wildflower meadow edging 47 acres of private woodland – which you are welcome to wander – and every day you can enjoy wonderful views across farmland to the Dee Estuary. As this site has a wild-camping vibe, the bell tents have no electricity but the 4G signal is good – and the connection to wildlife (you may see red kites circling above) even better. A substantial shower block is a few minutes’ walk away (across a stream) and there is a communal firepit exclusively for bell-tent guests. And you’re on a dark-skies site here, so remember to pack a torch for nocturnal forays. The owners are on hand to discuss day-trip ideas and are more than happy to arrange activities for you on site (an extra cost), including foraging walks, mindfulness, guided walks and even some storytelling. There’s a burger stop at the road services (five minutes’ walk), and Halkyn (five minutes’ drive) is the nearest village, with a choice of pubs; one is good for food and the other for real ales, ciders and a pool table.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Halkyn Castle Wood

Lower Lodge

Northop Road

Halkyn

Flintshire

Wales

CH8 8DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.22892°N
-3.17243°W

Route directions

Please write Travelodge Halkyn in your SatNav. Our drive is at the back of the car park signed Halkyn Castle Wood. Follow the drive and check-in at the house.

Nearest transport

Coach

2.1 mi McDonalds

2.2 mi Ship

4.5 mi Packet House

Rail

2.2 mi Flint Rail Station

5.7 mi Shotton Rail Station

5.8 mi Hawarden Bridge Rail Station

Ferry

13.3 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal

13.6 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal

14.1 mi Seacombe Ferry Terminal

Airport

15.1 mi Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The handy location near Junction 33 of the A55 means you can head off on a big-city adventure: Chester (25 minutes’ drive) has ancient walls to stroll around and is packed with indie shops and buzzy bars in half-timbered buildings. Llangollen (40 minutes) is a quieter option, with brooding castle ruins, a fab location on the Dee river and a cluster of waterside pubs. If days out in fresh air are more your thing, then Snowdonia (55 minutes) will see you on challenging walking routes, or closer to base camp, there are glorious sea views along the Wales Coast Path (15 minutes). Talacre beach (30 minutes) offers rolling sand dunes, ideal for family picnics and run-around games of tag, while there are plenty of beach options on the Isle of Anglesey (an hour) too. Still outdoors, add a bit of history into the mix with a nose around Moel y Gaer Iron Age settlement (10 minutes), and check out the medieval ruins at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Kirby	9.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Meols	12.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Prestatyn	12.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Moreton	13.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Rhyl East	14.6 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lady Lever Art Gallery 11.3 mi

Chester Cathedral 11.9 mi

Chester Castle 11.9 mi

Cheshire Military Museum 12 mi

Williamson Art Gallery & Museum 12.1 mi

National Trust

Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 14.3 mi

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 14.3 mi

Chirk Castle 20.6 mi

Formby 23.5 mi

Bodnant Garden 25.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Nannerch and Moel Arthur 3.3 mi

The Clwydian Way (3): Cilcain - LLandegla 4.3 mi

Holywell - Basingwerk Abbey - St Winefride's Well 4.4 mi

DEE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 28/01/2000) 4.7 mi

Cilcain - the Reservoirs Walk 4.8 mi

Local events

Creamfields (Thursday 22 August 2024 – Thursday 22 August 2024)
Warrington, Cheshire 23.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Highly recommended for like minded, free spirited people.

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Helen m. Oct 2022

Bell tent

Liked: Had I of known how comfortable & well kept the site was - not to mention how easy it was to get to, I’d of booked for longer. A little gem 💎

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, friendly staff, my kids loved it

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Mike W. Sept 2022

Bell tent

Liked: The tent, the surroundings, the peace and quiet

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tent was clean, spacious and had all the essentials. Easy to find…

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Anonymous Sept 2022

Bell tent

Liked: Tent was clean, spacious and had all the essentials. Easy to find site, plenty of room, pleasant hosts. Good access to A55. Facilities older but functional.

Disliked: Nothing. The road noise doesn't really diminish much overnight but it may bother some.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice, cosy yurts in a great location.

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Anonymous Sept 2022

Bell tent

Liked: The yurts were in a lovley secluded part of the site, the Woodlands were great after the paint ballers had finished. Loved the communal fire pit too.

Disliked: The main part that you drive through was a bit unkempt but the people were lovley.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be booking again and told loads of friends already

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Tara M. Aug 2022

Bell tent

Liked: Very much liked and the facility was fab

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Only stayed for 1 night and wished we could have stayed much…

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Anonymous Aug 2022

Bell tent

Liked: Only stayed for 1 night and wished we could have stayed much longer. Facilities were spot on and everyone was very friendly on site. The bell tents were perfect for the kids 1st camping experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly site, great tent

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Gemma E. Aug 2022

Bell tent

Liked: Really enjoyed our stay, lovely clean tent, friendly camp site, everything you need, will definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, clean facilities and decent showers.

Overall	10/10
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Anthony A. Jun 2022

Bell tent

Liked: What a little gem, great hosts. We had a great time exploring the Woodlands and toasting marshmallows. If you are in the northwest and want somewhere with a relaxed vibe this is the place.

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What attractions are near Halkyn Castle Wood? The handy location near Junction 33 of the A55 means you can head off on a big-city adventure: Chester (25 minutes’ drive) has ancient walls to stroll around and is packed with … Read more