Cilcain
Ward in Flintshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.19, -3.233 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 17 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01352 (Mold) |
The village and ward of Cilcain sits on the western edge of the Clwydian Range in Flintshire, Wales, characterised by rolling limestone countryside and attractive views towards hills such as Moel Famau. It is a rural community a short drive from market towns like Mold and the city of Chester, with upland farmland, stone-built houses and quiet lanes defining the local landscape.
Cilcain has a long local history visible in its parish church and traditional buildings, and the village retains an active community life around the village hall, local pub and seasonal events. Agriculture remains important locally while many residents commute to nearby towns; the area also draws walkers and nature-lovers thanks to easy access to the Clwydian hills and the sense of unspoilt countryside close to regional services.
Postcode districts covering Cilcain
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Birkenhead 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Chester 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Chester Castle 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Wrexham 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Buckley 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Runcorn 24.1 miles38.9 km
- Widnes 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Wallasey 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Huyton with Roby 22.4 miles36 km
- Kirkby 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Prescot 24.4 miles39.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Cilcain Built-up area 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Pantymwyn Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Rhydymwyn Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Nannerch Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Gwernaffield with Pantymwyn Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Gwernaffield Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Brynford and Halkyn Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Rhosesmor Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Halkyn Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Lixwm Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Gwernymynydd Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Moel Famau Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Cilcain
CH7 5HG, CH7 5QB, CH7 5HW, CH7 5NP, CH7 5RJ, CH7 5QU, CH7 6PD, CH7 5RR, CH7 5RB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 18.6 miles30 km
- Manchester Airport 41.2 miles66.2 km
- Flint Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Buckley Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
Hotels near Cilcain Ad
- Griffin Inn 5 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Victoria Hotel 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Springfield Hotel & Health Club 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Holiday Inn A55 Chester West 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Mountain Park Hotel 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Beaufort Park Hotel 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Stamford Gate Hotel 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Village Hotel Chester St David's 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Northop Hall Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
Schools in Cilcain
- Nannerch V.C.P. School Primary
- Ysgol y Foel, Cilcain Primary
Local points of interest
- Clwydian Range Mountains 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- The Airfield Stadium 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Thurstaston Beach Beach 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Marble Church Historic site 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 12.1 miles19.6 km
- Bastion Road Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Rhyl FC Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 13.8 miles22.2 km