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Llandudno West Shore Beach – Happy Valley Botanical Gardens loop from Great Orme

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Llandudno West Shore Beach – Happy Valley Botanical Gardens loop from Great Orme

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Llandudno West Shore Beach – Happy Valley Botanical Gardens loop from Great Orme

02:47

9.89km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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1.42 km

Llandudno West Shore Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice place for a stroll along the beach, can get busy, but you can watch the kite surfers, the seagulls and see when Lewis Carrol came up with the famous story of Alice in Wonderland.

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2.86 km

Great Orme Tramway

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streetcar takes you to the top of Great Orme for great views of the area.

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3.77 km

Happy Valley Botanical Gardens

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Like almost all British gardens/parks, they are laid out with unbelievable variety and a feeling for detail

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4.89 km

Seal Beach at Great Orme

Highlight • Natural

Seals can often be spotted on the beach below the road

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7.29 km

Perched high on the dramatic cliff edge along Marine Drive, the Rest and Be Thankful Café is the ultimate halfway reward when you’re exploring the headland.The Location: Sitting right at one of the highest points of the 4.5-mile toll road, it commands jaw-dropping, uninterrupted views out across the open expanse of the Irish Sea. It’s a prime spot for watching the light shift over the water or catching a fiery coastal sunset.The Vibe: It has a wonderfully welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere. Famously dog-friendly, it’s a haven for walkers, cyclists, and drivers alike where you can track in with a muddy pup or wind-swept hair without a second thought. The Menu: True to its pitstop nature, it serves up hearty comforts to combat the sea breeze—think steaming mugs of hot chocolate, hot tea, coffees, and a selection of comforting bakes, cakes, and light bites. Whether you've tackled the loop on two feet, two wheels, or by car, stepping inside for a brew while looking out over those massive clifftop drops makes the name feel entirely earned.

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7.83 km

View of the Great Orme Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Towering straight out of the crashing waves, the sheer limestone cliffs of the Great Orme are a masterclass in raw, dramatic geology.

The Vertical Drop: Standing at the edge of the summit or walking the cliff-top paths, looking down is a vertigo-inducing experience. The pale, weathered limestone plunges hundreds of feet straight into the foaming Irish Sea below.

Geological Layers: The cliff faces are a striking open book of ancient history. Formed from fossilized coral reefs millions of years ago, the rock is etched with horizontal strata, jagged fissures, and massive vertical cracks carved out by relentless wind and tide.

Wildlife Action: The ledges and crags aren't just bare rock—they are teeming with life. You can look down on bustling colonies of seabirds like guillemots, fulmars, and razorbills wheeling past the stone face. If you're lucky, you might even spot a fearless herd of the Great Orme's famous Kashmiri goats nonchalantly picking their way across seemingly impossible, vertical cliff ledges.

The Marine Drive Angle: Viewing the cliffs from down on Marine Drive gives you the reverse perspective. Looking straight up, the massive white walls tower over you like ancient castle ramparts, glowing brilliantly against the deep blue of the water and the sky.

Whether buffeted by sea spray or catching the golden hour light, these cliffs offer a raw, untamed edge to the North Wales coast that demands a respectful look over the edge.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.12 km

1.47 km

1.17 km

132 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

776 m

584 m

182 m

161 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 20 August

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13°C

19 %

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Llandudno West Shore Beach – Happy Valley Botanical Gardens loop from Great Orme

Llandudno West Shore Beach

Great Orme Tramway

Happy Valley Botanical Gardens

Seal Beach at Great Orme

R&B Café

View of the Great Orme Cliffs

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