Parish in Flintshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.311, -3.372 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 08 80 |
| Dialling code: | 01745 (Rhyl) |
The parish of Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor sits on the rolling hills of north‑east Flintshire in Wales, with Gwaenysgor perched on a ridge that gives wide views towards the Irish Sea and the Dee estuary and Trelawnyd lying slightly inland among mixed farmland. The area sits close to the Clwydian Range, so it attracts walkers and those who enjoy open, panoramic countryside rather than busier coastal resorts.
Historically the settlements grew from rural and market origins - Trelawnyd was once known as Newmarket - and the parish still shows traditional stone cottages, a parish church and a strong community life centred on village halls and local events. The local economy is largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby towns such as Prestatyn, while small‑scale tourism and outdoor recreation around the hills add to the parish’s quiet, rural character.
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