Natural landmarks · North Wales
The Flash
In or near Wrexham.
The Flash — lake near Gresford, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Flash is located in Wrexham, North Wales, with the nearest railway station being Gresford, just 0.3 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
The Flash is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake near Gresford, Wrexham County Borough, Wales". Coordinates: 53.0760°, -2.9767°.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
The Flash (Welsh: Y Flash or historically Pwll Gwenllian) or Gresford Flash is a lake located near Borras and Gresford, in Wrexham County Borough, Wales. The Flash is an artificial lake which is commonly used for sailing and other recreational pursuits. The lake covers just under 50,000 square metres in an area between Gresford and Borras. Gresford Sailing Club based here, training and racing in small dinghies.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0760, -2.9767
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Gresford
- Postcode
- LL12 8TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7734374 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Flash (lake) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gresford Flash - geograph.org.uk - 332425.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers
Museums · 0.3 km
Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Gresford Bank
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Gresford
Villages · 1.1 km
All Saints' Church, Gresford
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Bradley Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Bryn Alun Camp
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Gwyddion
Public art & sculpture · 1.7 km
Castell y Gur
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Roft Promontory Fort
Vineyards · 2.5 km
Marford Quarry
Quarries · 2.6 km
Borras Hall
Historic houses · 2.7 km
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📷 3Museums · North Wales
Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument
Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North Wales
Gresford Bank
Gresford Bank — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 105 m.
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All Saints' Church, Gresford
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📷 5Mountains & hills · North Wales
Bradley Hill
Bradley Hill — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 70 m.
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Places to stay
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The Wynnstay Arms Hotel - Marston's Inn
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📷 4Caravan parks · North Wales
Plassey Holiday Park
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Manor Wood Country Caravan Park
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Bank Farm Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · North Wales
The Crown Inn
The Crown Inn — a restaurant in wales north.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Flash?
- The Flash is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL12 8TY), in the parish of Gresford.
- What is The Flash?
- The Flash — lake near Gresford, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.
- How do I get to The Flash?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL12 8TY.
- Is The Flash a protected site?
- Yes — The Flash is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Flash free to visit?
- Yes, The Flash is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Flash?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL12 8TY.