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Be aware of walkers

Here in Holywell, one discovers the origins of a saint who is popular not only in Wales: Saint Winifred (actually "Gwenfrewi," other name variations include Winefrieda, Wenefrida, Winfrida, Wenefreda, Guenfrida, Guenvreda, Guenwera). Her name translates as "the friend of peace" or "the white friend of peace." The search for her life and death (as a martyr) takes us back in time to the first half of the seventh century. Saint Winifred's feast day in the calendar of saints is November 3rd. The pilgrimage tradition to Holywell is considered the oldest in Great Britain, but her remains are no longer here; they were transferred to Shrewsbury in the 12th century.

The view from the bridge gives a great perspective of the 'canalisation' of the River Dee - a straight 5 mile section of the river. In the distance you can just make out the Queensferry and Flintshire Bridges. "The Saltney Ferry Footbridge in Flintshire was built in 1968 to replace a ferry that crossed the River Dee. The ferry service had been operating since 1790 and was run by the Manifold family.  Ferry service history  The ferry service began in 1790 and was run by the Manifold family The ferry service was a 12-seat service that operated from 5 AM–9 PM The ferry carried babies, coffins, and was used for chain-making and sea-going industries The ferry service ended around 1966 Footbridge construction The footbridge is a four span reinforced concrete structure  The bridge is approximately 100m long and 2.14m wide  The bridge was built with a removable central section to allow boats with tall masts to navigate upstream  The bridge is suitable for pedestrians and cyclists  River Dee The River Dee has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC)." Various sources; AI Summary https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-30532480 https://www.jenningsbce.co.uk/saltney-ferry-foot-bridge/ https://sealandcommunitycouncil.co.uk/about/local-history/

A walk round the city walls is a worthwhile experience, giving not only good views of the centre of town, but also a number of other sights including the river, the castle and the racecourse

The site was the location of Pentre Mill, a corn mill dating to the early 19th century. The mill was powered by a water wheel near the River Alyn; the water wheel was closed in the 1940s and restored in the 1990s. The park was also the location of lead mining and quarrying.

If busy with pedestrians best to walk across instead of ride

I chose to turn around at this point due to the thickness of the mud and the trail surface being bad

This is a free parking car park. Located on the northern side of the trail close to Hawarden Castle