Flint Castle

Flint Castle, in Flintshire, was the first of a series of castles built during King Edward I's campaign to conquer Wales.  It was part of a chain of fortresses designed to encircle North Wales and oppress the Welsh

Flint Castle is maintained by CADW, a Welsh Government body that protects, conserves and promotes the building heritage of Wales. Access to the castle is free and most parts of the castle, such as the keep, are open to the public.

The Castle Walk

Coordinates 53.251786°N 3.129956°W

Free public parking is available by the Flint Town Football Club grounds (next to the lifeboat station).

Directions

From the car park, take the footpath towards the front of the castle and then take the path through the archway into the castle and head towards the tower.  The tower has a spiral staircase which takes you to the very top of the tower.  From there (weather permitting), you will have glorious views across the Dee Estuary towards the Wirral.

Exit the castle at the archway and then turn right down the banking and follow the coastal path.

Follow the path along the coastline and eventually you will come to the viewpoint, where "the Giant" looks out for any marauders entering by boat along the River Dee!