Llandudno and the Great Orme
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Join Ian on this 10 mile seaside walk in North Wales in the historic resort of Llandudno.
From the town the walk takes us up onto the Great Orme headland, from here you'll see some great sea views out across Llandudno bay and views onto the famous pier, and the windfarms out in the Irish sea.
Views across to the Isle of Anglesey & the Menai Straits and in clear weather many of the peaks of the Carneddau mountains, and the summit of Snowdon.
We will also discover some of the mining history of The Great Orme itself and pass by the terminus of the tramway and cable car. It is a fascninating coastal walk, and one that gives some hill climbs too.
The terrain we’ll be walking on will be a mixture of tarmac, loose stone trails and grass land paths. Be prepared for cold winds depending on the forecast.
After the walk you may wish to grab a fish & chip supper from the many chippies in Llandudno. Perhaps a drink in one of the pubs too if you don’t need to rush off home.
This is a dog friendly walk; so well-behaved dogs are welcome. Must be on lead once we reach the Great Orme headland due to livestock present
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres in hot weather
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers should be OK on this walk unless it is wet
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry NB The Orme is very exposed to the weather.
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: The sun gets morer powerful in April
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Bring a packed lunch/snacks with you. We will pass a cafe where you can maybe grab a breakfast roll/hot drink. Once we head onto the Great Orme we won’t be near any shops etc until we return at the end of the walk.
After the walk they’ll be an option to visit a local pub or a fish & chip supper.