Holywell

Holywell

This zone operates in and around the historic market town of Holywell and its surrounding villages. The town’s name is literally holy well, and takes its name from St Winefriede’s Well, which is a Grade 1 listed building and is claimed to be the oldest visited pilgrimage site in Great Britain. A popular walking location, the North Wales Pilgrims Way begins at Basingwerk Abbey, near to the town.

Things to do

• Take a trip to St Winefriede’s Well - said to be the oldest visited pilgrimage site in Great Britain. The water is said to be healing to miraculous cures.
• Visit the historic ruins of Basingwerk Abbey, founded in the 12th century.
• Explore the fantastic scenery as you follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims along the North Wales Pilgrims Way.

Onward connections 

• Connect to local bus services towards Chester.

Fares

• Adult all-day single - £2.50

1bws tickets are also valid on this service and can be purchased for £6.50.

Concessionary bus pass holders travel free with fflecsi.

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