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Great Orme Quarry – Great Orme Summit loop from Llandudno

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Great Orme Quarry – Great Orme Summit loop from Llandudno

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Great Orme Quarry – Great Orme Summit loop from Llandudno

03:35

12.8km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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1.62 km

Llandudno Pier

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The Grade II listed pier is 700m long, which is the longest pier in Wales and the 5th longest in England & Wales.

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3.62 km

Seal Beach at Great Orme

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Seals can often be spotted on the beach below the road

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6.02 km

R&B Café

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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 …

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6.52 km

Picnic Area

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Great little area for a picnic which offers a bit of shelter.

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8.32 km

Great Orme Quarry

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Fossils are said to be found here

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8.58 km

Great Orme Summit

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The Great Orme is a beautiful little spot and makes for a great walk from the town below up to the headland. Great views across towards Anglesey and the foothills of the Carneddau range.

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10.2 km

View of Llandudno and Pier from Mynydd Isaf

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Here, on the way up to Mynydd Isaf on the footpath through Happy Valley, you will hit a series of steep steps that take you to the upper reaches of …

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10.6 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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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

4.83 km

1.27 km

714 m

215 m

Surfaces

8.07 km

2.65 km

1.01 km

661 m

316 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

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Comments

May 28, 2023,Great Orme Quarry loop from Llandudno

Weathers been so good, I stayed an extra day in Wales. I moved up to Llandudno and had a walk around The Great Orme. It was bank holiday weekend, so super busy.

June 19, 2024,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧 Halbinsel „The Great Orme“ 😘

Beautiful scenic walk on the Orme peninsula in front of Llandudno. First we climbed the Orme (207m). The mountain is fully developed for tourism. In addition to the road, there is also a cable car, a cable car and a bus service up there. Accordingly, there is a lot going on up here. Souvenir shops and a fast food "restaurant" …

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Great Orme Quarry – Great Orme Summit loop from Llandudno

Llandudno Pier

Seal Beach at Great Orme

R&B Café

Picnic Area

Great Orme Quarry

Great Orme Summit

View of Llandudno and Pier from Mynydd Isaf

Happy Valley Botanical Gardens

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