Holywell Common & Racecourse

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Information Board at Naid y March, Pantasaph telling of the fabled "Horse's Leap" of 22 feet in the 1500s. Photo by Rod Sigley

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Overview

A moderate-grade 7.5 mile walk between the villages of Brynford and Pantasaph including Holywell Common and the former racecourse (1766), still recognisable even 170 years after the last race.
(Follow the link below to read about the history of the racecourse).

Sunday, 11 August 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.mythslegendsodditiesnorth-east-wales.co.uk/post/holywell-racecourse

Dogs
Deeside Group has a policy of not allowing dogs on its walks. Registered assistance dogs may be permitted, but only by prior arrangement with the walk leader.

Photo courtesy of Rod Sigley

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 18644 74048
Nearest postcode:: CH8 8AX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Crooked Horn Inn, Brynford, CH8 8AX

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