A stroll round one of the last remaining Dune eco systems in
North Wales. Home to several species of wading birds, rabbits,
migrant passage birds, and the recently reintroduced Natterjack
Toad. From the top of the dunes you have a view of the North Hoyle
Wind Turbines; you can also look over the Dee Estuary towards the
Wirral. At low tide it seems like you can walk across, but please
don’t try it as there is a deep water channel for the ferry and
boats using Mostyn Dock.</>p
Suggested car parking at N53°21.148 W003°19.024, I would not
advise crossing the sea wall at the bottom of Station rd , as this
area is prone to flooding and gets very muddy. There might not be a
generous 4*4 to pull you out.
Near the car park is TPO177 a GPS Passive Station for those who
are interested. As it’s a stud why not have a look for it! You can
get a link to the OS sketch map, showing the location, from
G:UK.COM.
The Warren, is part of Talacre Dunes SSSI , and in WWII was home
to evacuees from Liverpool, and you can still see remains of the
buildings, and which also form part of your hunt. On the beach at
low tide you can see the remains of the anti glider stakes and
what’s left of several Norcon concrete bunkers. A partially
complete Norcon can be found at N53°21.219 W003°20.479, take a pat
on the back for spotting what is wrong with it.
The cache comprises of two micros leading to a final cache, a
small ammo box. As already stated they are all hidden in the
remains of the homes of the Liverpool evacuees, and should be easy
to find, hence only a clue for Micro no 2.
As the ground is sandy and can be muddy in places when wet, this
is not suitable for the disabled, and is not buggy friendly, but is
children and dog friendly.
Warning Bathing is not allowed in the sea at this part of the
beach, due to severe Rip Tides. Please stay safe and obey the Red
Flags!
As the area is a SSSI, I have the permission of BHPBilliton, the
land owner. The locations for the caches have been approved by The
Countryside council of Wales also.BHPB have a Dunes conservation
scheme in place and certain areas are fenced off, please do not
enter these areas searching for the caches, as to do so will result
in removal of permission for this cache.
They have an excellent visitors centre, with information on the
the conservation work in the dunes and the Oiland Gas industry.
Phone no to book a visit to the centre to be confirmed.
Car park to Car park, can be done in about an hour,if you push
it, but I hope you will take time to stroll around the dunes
enjoying the peace! You can find out where the name of the cache
came from at http://mysite.freeserve.com/WarrenDeeWindFarm.
