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Welsh Adventures; Great Orme at Llandudno, North Wales

15th July 2016 by Candace 21 Comments

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to have a weekend away in North Wales and took a trip to the summit of the Great Orme overlooking Llandudno.  Having lived in Wales for 3 years until recently and having always taken holidays there my whole life I was pleased to go back and visit somewhere I really love.  I have been lucky enough to have visited this area of North Wales before and always find the scenery so stunning.

We stayed over night in Conwy and traveled a few miles the next day over the estuary to Llandudno.  Llandudno is a quaint traditional seaside town (the largest resort in Wales) with a stunning Victorian pier which at 2,295 ft long is the longest in Wales.  There is also a promenade along the sea front that goes on forever and ever.  Even today there are still traditional seaside attractions such as donkey rides along the beach and Punch and Judy shows plus more modern activities such as speed boat rides.

Overlooking Llandudno is the Great Orme at one end of the beach and at the other is Little Orme.  Both are carboniferous headlands which stand at each end of the bay.  They are stunning outcrops with fantastic views from the top.  There are 3 different ways in which to get to the summit of the Great Orme; road, tramway or cable car.  What I was surprised about was the cost of the cable car.  I had visions of it being quite expensive when in fact a return trip for an adult was only £9 and for a child it is £7 (2016 prices).

Conwy Estuary

Once you have reached the summit of the Great Orme there are certainly some stunning views to be had.  On one side of the summit you can see down in to the Conwy Estuary.  I have always loved looking at the stunning scenery in this part of the world and on sunny days could sit for hours staring a views like this.  I will admit I still like the views when the weather isn’t so great but its no fun sitting outside in the rain!

From the summit of the Great Orme you can’t actually see down to the sea front in Llandudno but this in no way detracts from the area.  What you do get from the summit is views of the wind farm out at sea.  I know these type of installations are controversial as people think they detract from the view but in my opinion the ones in Llandudno have been sympathetic to their surroundings and lets face it we need to look at alternative ways of producing energy.

North Wales

You have stunning views over parts of Llandudno as well as local villages and the surrounding countryside.  At the summit there is a cafe and restaurant which are reasonably priced plus a gift shop.  In addition there is crazy golf and a children’s playground.  There is access to many cliff top paths all across the Great Orme plus plenty of space to just sit, have a picnic and enjoy the views.

Great Orme

A fabulous day out for all ages with stunning views of North Wales.

Do you have a favourite part of the world you like to visit?  Do you prefer to visit places where you live or travel far and wide?

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    28th July 2016 at 10:30 AM

    Such stunning scenery. This is a part of the world I’ve never visited

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  2. Nick says

    28th July 2016 at 4:58 PM

    Such beautiful views. You’ve captured these so well with your photographs

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  3. Catherine Green says

    29th July 2016 at 11:10 AM

    This is definitely one of my favourite parts of the world! Lovely photos 🙂

    https://spookymrsgreen.com/2015/04/23/the-beauty-of-north-wales/

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  4. Elizabeth says

    10th August 2016 at 9:15 AM

    What a beautiful place! I love exploring big open spaces like this.
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  5. Jordanne | Thelifeofaglasgowgirl says

    10th August 2016 at 1:38 PM

    I love your pictures! They have me listing over this place for sure. I would love to explore here. The top of the summit of the Great Orme and looking down to the Conwy Estuary. So stunning.

    Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk

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  6. Anosa says

    10th August 2016 at 5:41 PM

    I must same I am one who prefers to travel wide and far but I have some places locally that I love to visit.
    I have been to North Wales before and I was so in love with the coastal views. Not been to this part though, it is stunning
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  7. Tooting Mama says

    10th August 2016 at 7:57 PM

    Great photography, amazing scenery. I do love Wales, I haven’t really been to the North, but what I have seen I haven’t been disappointed.

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  8. Yvonne says

    10th August 2016 at 10:04 PM

    This looks gorgeous! That cable car photo is amazing! Never been to North Wales, I need to change that! x

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  9. Fashion and Style Police says

    11th August 2016 at 8:00 AM

    Wow this looks great. The views are stunning. Would love to visit.

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  10. Jayne (@SMABLblog) says

    11th August 2016 at 11:07 AM

    How lovely! There are such stunning views in Wales.
    We will have to check this out whilst over here 🙂 x

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  11. Ana De- Jesus says

    11th August 2016 at 11:21 AM

    I have only been to the outskirts of Wales before but North Wales looks beautiful and is somewhere I can imagine would make a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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  12. Newcastle Family Life says

    13th August 2016 at 11:59 AM

    It looks beautiful, I have never visited Wales before. Those cable cars look such fun xx
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  13. Rebecca | AAUBlog says

    14th August 2016 at 11:23 PM

    I haven’t been here since i was little – have such fond memories of it, though. So stunning x
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    • Candace says

      15th August 2016 at 11:38 PM

      Some stunning views from the summit

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  14. Lauren Belle du Brighton says

    15th August 2016 at 3:48 AM

    I love places where you can see for miles! I also love a cable car! I think wind farms are a good thing too, and don’t mind them wherever I spot them!
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  15. Laura says

    19th August 2016 at 1:57 PM

    I have wanted to go to great Orme for a while now and this is really inspiring me – I love the mini cable car – bet the views are amazing

    Laura x

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  16. Chiswick Mum says

    25th August 2016 at 12:27 PM

    Lovely post and fantastic photoos… I love finding ideas for new places to visit…

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  17. Zena's Suitcase says

    29th October 2016 at 2:26 PM

    I have been to Llandudno but I’ve never made it to the Great Orme. Those views are incredible so next visit, it’s got to be the first place I go I think. You got really lucky with the weather
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  18. Lorna says

    25th May 2017 at 9:53 AM

    Wales is the one part of the UK I haven’t ventured yet, but I want to. How is the wheelchair access? I can go overland, but it’s interesting. I love Prague, Florence, Dublin. And of course Edinburgh and Skye!

    Lorna

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  19. AnHistorian says

    25th May 2017 at 12:18 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful! When I travel, I typically go where I am interested in the history- henceforth why I lived in Ireland for a year I didn’t make it to Wales when I lived next door but it’s on my list- what are your top 3 Wales recommendations?

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  20. abbeylouisarose says

    4th June 2017 at 11:47 AM

    Wow, the scenery truly is beautiful here! I have never visited Wales but I’d really like to, it seems like such a lovely place! I’m glad you enjoyed your day out!

    Abbey
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