Castles · North West England
Aldford Blobb Hill
In or near Aldford.
Aldford Blobb Hill — a castle in wales north.
Jeff Buck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 6.8 km
About
Aldford Blobb Hill is a named castle in wales north, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aldford Blobb Hill is a castle located in North Wales, within the parish of Aldford and Saighton. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Dee, which is notable for its ecological significance. The site offers visitors a glimpse into the historical landscape, alongside the natural features that contribute to its protected status.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1297, -2.8699
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Aldford and Saighton
- Postcode
- CH3 6JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 6.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286957 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aldford Blobb Hill?
- Aldford Blobb Hill is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 6JE), in the parish of Aldford and Saighton.
- What is Aldford Blobb Hill?
- Aldford Blobb Hill — a castle in wales north.
- How do I get to Aldford Blobb Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3 6JE.
- Is Aldford Blobb Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Aldford Blobb Hill is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Aldford Blobb Hill charge admission?
- Aldford Blobb Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aldford Blobb Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 6JE.