Caves · North Wales
Ogof Hesp Alyn
Ogof Hesp Alyn — a cave broad in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flint · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ogof Hesp Alyn is a cave broad located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Official information
Ogof Hesp Alyn is a significant cave system located in Flintshire, North Wales, featuring an 8-meter entrance pitch leading to a phreatic cave. The cave has a vertical range of 85 meters and is known for its hydrology, which can cause flooding during high water conditions.
Place summary
Ogof Hesp Alyn is a cave located in North Wales. It is known for its extensive passageways and impressive geological formations. The cave has become a significant site for caving enthusiasts and geological study.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1823, -3.2060
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Cilcain
- Postcode
- CH7 5HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Flint — 8.9 km
- Official site
- www.cambriancavingcouncil.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7080186 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ogof Hesp Alyn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ogof Hesp Alyn?
- Ogof Hesp Alyn is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH7 5HD), in the parish of Cilcain.
- What is Ogof Hesp Alyn?
- Ogof Hesp Alyn — a cave broad in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ogof Hesp Alyn?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH7 5HD.
- Is Ogof Hesp Alyn free to visit?
- Yes, Ogof Hesp Alyn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ogof Hesp Alyn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH7 5HD. It sits within the Clwyd East parliamentary constituency.