Ewloe Castle was built by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd around 1257 to assert Welsh sovereignty over the area.
The park contains a unique 'D-shaped' keep, a architectural feature characteristic of native Welsh castle design.
The Wepre Brook creates a series of small cascades and a notable waterfall within the wooded ravine.
The park is home to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its diverse woodland and stream ecology.
Remnants of ancient coal mining activity can still be found within the park boundaries.
The woodland includes mature oak and beech trees, some of which are hundreds of years old.
Wepre Park is a 160-acre public green space in Connah's Quay featuring the 13th-century Ewloe Castle ruins. The park's terrain includes ancient woodland, a waterfall, and a stream flowing through a deep valley. The ruins are situated on a high promontory overlooking the confluence of the Wepre and Alltami brooks. Visitors can access a network of woodland trails that connect the visitor center to the castle and the surrounding heritage site. The site is managed by Flintshire County Council and serves as a local nature reserve.
The elevated viewing point looking down over the Ewloe Castle stone ruins framed by the valley trees.
Wear waterproof hiking boots, as the valley floor trails are often muddy and slippery.
The walk from the visitor center to the castle involves significant elevation changes and steep climbs.
Check the park map at the visitor center entrance to identify the various trail loops.
Do not attempt the hike to the castle ruins if you have limited mobility, as the terrain is uneven and steep.
The park is open year-round, though visitor center facilities may have restricted access on public holidays.
Keep dogs under control, especially near livestock or sensitive wildlife areas; practice 'leave no trace' principles.
