Greenfield Valley Heritage Park

At a Glance

Distance

2.4 km (1.5 miles)

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

50 min

Walk Type

Woodland, Historic, River

Route Type

Circular

Off Lead Potential

Moderate

Livestock Risk

None

Facilities

Toilets at the main entrance; the Tea Room at Basingwerk is dog friendly and has offered a dog menu.

Parking

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park main car park, pay and display.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Greenfield Valley Heritage Park dog friendly?

  Yes, Greenfield Valley scores 8 out of 10 for dog friendliness. There is no livestock in the park, the paths are easy and well maintained, and the on-site tea room at Basingwerk is known to welcome dogs, even offering a dog menu. The main caveats are keeping a lead on around the abbey ruins and busier areas near the ponds.

• Can dogs be off lead at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park?

  There is moderate off-lead potential on the wider woodland paths through the valley, since the park has no grazing livestock to worry about. Around the mill ponds, the abbey ruins and the museum buildings it is better to keep a dog on a lead, as these areas draw more visitors and have water and old stonework close to the path.

• What should I know before visiting Greenfield Valley Heritage Park with my dog?

  The main circuit is about 2.4km with gentle climbing, so allow under an hour at a relaxed pace, or longer to explore the museum buildings and abbey ruins. Park at the main entrance, which has a pay and display car park and toilets, and the Tea Room at Basingwerk welcomes dogs if you want a stop afterwards.

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park Car Park, Greenfield, Holywell, Flintshire CH8 7GR

53.2831, -3.2162