Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau, Valley Wetlands

#3 among attractions in Valley Wetlands

Natural attraction, Cave

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Facts and practical information

Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau lies in the Alyn Gorge in Flintshire, Wales close to Ogof Hesp Alyn. It was discovered in 1978 after excavation allowed access to Dyer's Adit. Being below a dry river bed, the cave can be prone to flooding in wet weather. There is a short ladder pitch just inside the entrance, and it makes a short trip suitable for novice cavers. ()

Discovered: 1978Length: 2625 ftCoordinates: 53°10'51"N, 3°12'40"W

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Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mold Golf Club, St Mary's Church, Alyn Gorge, Ogof Nadolig.

0.6 miSE
Golf
Mold Golf Club
16 min walk • Mold Golf Club is a golf club based just outside Pantymwyn at Flintshire, Wales. It is an 18-hole uplands course some 850 feet above sea level, with a practice ground and putting green.
1 miW
Church
St Mary's Church
25 min walk • St Mary's Church, Cilcain, is in the village of Cilcain, Flintshire, Wales. It is an active Anglican church in the Bro Famau group of parishes, in the Mold Mission Area, in the archdeaconry of Wrexham and the diocese of St Asaph. The church is designated by Cadw as a Grade I listed building.
~1700 ftSW
Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction
Alyn Gorge
9 min walk • The Alyn Gorge is a gorge section of the River Alyn north between Loggerheads and Rhydymwyn in Wales. The west side of the valley rises gently to Moel Famau, while the east bank is along parts a cliff with evidence of tram lines and old quarry workings.
~380 ftW
Natural attraction, Cave
Ogof Nadolig, Valley Wetlands
2 min walk • Ogof Nadolig is a cave in the Alyn Gorge near Cilcain, Flintshire, Wales. It is mostly crawling, 300 metres long, and ends with a shaft up to the surface and a locked manhole cover.
~1260 ftNE
Natural attraction, Cave
Ogof Hesp Alyn, Valley Wetlands
7 min walk • Ogof Hesp Alyn was discovered by North Wales Caving Club in 1973 in the Alyn Gorge near Cilcain, Flintshire, Wales. Reaching the end of the cave is a serious commitment involving 24 pitches and the draining of two sumps.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau?

Nearby attractions include Ogof Nadolig, Valley Wetlands (2 min walk), Ogof Hesp Alyn, Valley Wetlands (7 min walk).