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1 Discover Wepre ParkWhere to WalkExplore Ewloe CastleWepre s historic HallAn Oasis for WildlifeHow to find Wepre ParkCountryside Events ProgrammeThe Rangers run a programme of inspirational walks, talksand events at Wepre park and at other countryside sitesacross Flintshire. Pick up a brochure at the Visitor Centre for more even more information about what's on in thecountryside across the region, visit informationFor public transport details of getting to and from WeprePark, call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or visit the travelplanner on Countryside ServiceContact us at: Wepre Visitor Centre, Wepre park , Connah's Quay, Flintshire CH5 4 HLt: 01244 814931fx: 01244 816625e: fersiwn Cymraeg o'r cyhoeddiad hwn ar contact us if you require this leaflet in another format eg. large park facilitiesRed Rocks is one of the more visible and dramaticfeatures that you might see if you take a walk inWepre park , and it's easy to get to.

2 It is just one ofmany stony outcrops in the park , another of which has been used at the foundations of Ewloe rocks are a hard sandstone or millstone grit,named so because it was an ideal material for makingmillstones, for milling flour and sharpening steelblades. The hardness of the rock has also been valuedfor flagstones and building blocks in the past. Much of Ewloe Castle is constructed with it, as are the feworiginal estate walls that can be seen near the VisitorCentre. The first manor building that once stood onthe site of the Visitor Centre would also certainly have been Rocks are a sedimentary rock, which means thatthey were sorted and deposited by water. The Britainof 320 million years ago (Lower Carboniferous period)was covered by a massive tropical river delta, similar to the Ganges or Mississippi deltas today. Layer uponlayer of sand, mud and gravels were constantlywashed by the sea tides and river flow into shiftingbanks.

3 Look closely at the rock faces and you will see the clear sweeping curves of the shapes of thesesandbanks that are now preserved in the rock record. The rocks have a distinctive red colour, which is typicalof many outcrops of sandstone in this region. One ofthe most common chemicals that form rocks is Earth itself is over 35% iron. Much of the iron inthe original sands and gravels has oxidised, or rusted,in the warm and wet tropical conditions of all thosemillions of years ago, giving the rocks theircharacteristic colour. These rocks are also a flag to geologists that therecould be coal seams lower down in the rock , Wepre park has many small surface pits, dugby hand before the heavy machinery of the IndustrialRevolution was invented. To this day, there is still arich seam of coal that exists below Wepre park andstretches almost to the A494 at Queensferry, but it isvery unlikely that this will ever be to page 6 to find out where Red Rocks are and see themfor yourselves.

4 Red Rocks can be accessed by using the MainTrail which is suitable for buggies and Red Rocks3 Welcome to Wepre ParkThe Name - The meaning of Wepre is thought to be derived from 'Gwy' - water, and 'bre' - hill, orGwybre as it was perhaps once called. The nameWepre has changed many times in the last 800 variations are:- Gwybre, Weppra, Gwepre,Wepper, Wepra, Gweppra and Visitor Centre - Built on the site of the Old Hallin 1989, what you see today is Mark 2 of the originalafter an arson attack in July 2003 that destroyed two thirds of the roof structure. You can still see the scorch marks on one of the pillars that supportthe pits - The shallow depressions scatteredthroughout the woods are abandoned coal pits dug inthe early 1880's and in the Depression of the 1930' Aber - The little arched stone bridge thatcrosses Wepre Brook near the castle was built justafter Wepre Hall in 1800.

5 It was actually an olderbridge, Pont Saeson, that was demolished further up the valley and rebuilt where you see it - The dam and waterfall were created by the Victorian residents of the Old Hall. Originallywater was sent from here into a turbine thatproduced electricity for the Hall Gardens - Behind the Visitor Centre you'llfind the remains of what was once the well tendedformal garden of Wepre Hall. Look closely and you'll see remains of the outhouses and extensivegreenhouses that serviced them. Most of the originalpath network is still open, and leads you beneath a canopy of ornamental exotic trees, planted in thelate 18th century. Look out for the Pet Cemetery,and 'Rector', one of the Fremes' family dogs, whowas 'shot' in March 1890 because he 'ate withoutstint lamb without mint'!Ghosts - There are many local stories about ghoststhat roam the park . One of the most infamous is of Nora the Nun, who seems to have had anunfortunate end.

6 Local stories describe her as eitherhaving her head cut off after an affair with a monk,drowning in the Rosie Pool after dropping herillegitimate child in the water, or being hit by a bomb somewhere near the waterfall! Guardian of the Woods - You will find him if youclimb the steps beside the waterfall and walk alongthe top of the valley opposite the Visitor Centre. Hewas carved by Phil Bews in 1994 from the remains ofa dead beech tree. It represents the wealth of wildlifethat lives in the woodlands that need our protectionand care. Wepre park is an ancient woodland rich inwildlife and history. It is a greatly valuedgreen space for the residents of Connah'sQuay, and used by over 200,000 visitors fromacross the region annually. It's 160 acres arecared for on a daily basis by FlintshireCountryside Service so that everyone canenjoy its beautiful open spaces and facilities.

7 There are many features of interest in thepark, most notably its fascinating history,geology and wildlife. These are described inmore detail in this booklet, but as you wouldexpect with any historic landscape, there arelots more interesting corners to explore! Produced by Flintshire Countryside Service 2006. Graphics & repro by Jane Searle. Mapping by Bill Smutts. All photography FCC unless stated Rocks is one of the more visible and dramaticfeatures that you might see if you take a walk inWepre park , and it's easy to get to. It is just one ofmany stony outcrops in the park , another of which has been used at the foundations of Ewloe rocks are a hard sandstone or millstone grit,named so because it was an ideal material for makingmillstones, for milling flour and sharpening steelblades. The hardness of the rock has also been valuedfor flagstones and building blocks in the past.

8 Much of Ewloe Castle is constructed with it, as are the feworiginal estate walls that can be seen near the VisitorCentre. The first manor building that once stood onthe site of the Visitor Centre would also certainly have been Rocks are a sedimentary rock, which means thatthey were sorted and deposited by water. The Britainof 320 million years ago (Lower Carboniferous period)was covered by a massive tropical river delta, similar to the Ganges or Mississippi deltas today. Layer uponlayer of sand, mud and gravels were constantlywashed by the sea tides and river flow into shiftingbanks. Look closely at the rock faces and you will see the clear sweeping curves of the shapes of thesesandbanks that are now preserved in the rock record. The rocks have a distinctive red colour, which is typicalof many outcrops of sandstone in this region. One ofthe most common chemicals that form rocks is Earth itself is over 35% iron.

9 Much of the iron inthe original sands and gravels has oxidised, or rusted,in the warm and wet tropical conditions of all thosemillions of years ago, giving the rocks theircharacteristic colour. These rocks are also a flag to geologists that therecould be coal seams lower down in the rock , Wepre park has many small surface pits, dugby hand before the heavy machinery of the IndustrialRevolution was invented. To this day, there is still arich seam of coal that exists below Wepre park andstretches almost to the A494 at Queensferry, but it isvery unlikely that this will ever be to page 6 to find out where Red Rocks are and see themfor yourselves. Red Rocks can be accessed by using the MainTrail which is suitable for buggies and Red Rocks3 Welcome to Wepre ParkThe Name - The meaning of Wepre is thought to be derived from 'Gwy' - water, and 'bre' - hill, orGwybre as it was perhaps once called.

10 The nameWepre has changed many times in the last 800 variations are:- Gwybre, Weppra, Gwepre,Wepper, Wepra, Gweppra and Visitor Centre - Built on the site of the Old Hallin 1989, what you see today is Mark 2 of the originalafter an arson attack in July 2003 that destroyed two thirds of the roof structure. You can still see the scorch marks on one of the pillars that supportthe pits - The shallow depressions scatteredthroughout the woods are abandoned coal pits dug inthe early 1880's and in the Depression of the 1930' Aber - The little arched stone bridge thatcrosses Wepre Brook near the castle was built justafter Wepre Hall in 1800. It was actually an olderbridge, Pont Saeson, that was demolished further up the valley and rebuilt where you see it - The dam and waterfall were created by the Victorian residents of the Old Hall. Originallywater was sent from here into a turbine thatproduced electricity for the Hall Gardens - Behind the Visitor Centre you'llfind the remains of what was once the well tendedformal garden of Wepre Hall.