Halkyn Mountain is an Urban Common, which means you can walk freely across it. Full of industrial heritage, it forms the backbone of Flintshire, offering many recreational opportunities, including walking and bird watching, and providing breathtaking views to the Wirral and Cheshire.

Halkyn Mountain has been mined for its rich veins of lead ore since Roman times. The Romans smelted their ore at Flint, where the pigs of lead were produced. 



The 17th century brought much activity, with new veins discovered and many skilled miners moving into the area, particularly from Derbyshire.   Many families still bear the surnames of these Derbyshire ancestors. Hamlets grew up during this time, including Rhes-y-car, Moel-y-Crio and Windmill.  

Mining ended in the 1970s but limestone is still quarried on the Mountain.   There are weekly walks organised by the Blue Bell Inn and Walkabout Flintshire - call the co-ordinator on .