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Great Orme |
The
Great Orme is Llandudno's own Country Park with a profusion of fascinating
and often rare wildlife, including over 21 species of butterflies, 100 different
species of birds and even Kashmir goats! An area of outstanding natural beauty,
some areas which have remained undisturbed by man's activities since the last
Ice Age support a variety of rare wild flowers.
Panoramic views abound as far as Blackpool and the Isle of Man on a clear day to
the north and the Menia Straits, Anglesey and the mountains of Snowdonia to
the south.
The
summit can be reached by car or on foot but by far the most scenic way to travel
to the top of this 629 foot high headland is by The Great Orme Tramway or
for the more adventurous the Cabin Lift cable car.
The Marine Drive circumnavigates the Great Orme offering spectacular
cliff views along it's 5 mile route. If you don't fancy the drive yourself a
coach trip which runs from St. Edward Square will allow you to take in the views
in the comfort of authentic 1930's charabancs.
Discover 4000 years of history at Llandudno's very own Bronze Age Copper Mine where you can explore the mysterious underground passages leading to an impressive Bronze Age cavern. An audio visual presentation unfolds the life and times of "Bronze Age Llandudno Man". A true wonder of the ancient world!
Great Orme Tramway
Victoria Station, Church Walks,
Llandudno
Open March-November
10.00am to 6.00pm
Trams leave on the hour and then every 20 minutes
(every 10 minutes on busy days)
Great Orme Bus Tours
Operate from
Prince Edward Square (near Cenotaph).
Run every day from 30th March- October
Tours leave at 10.15am, 11.30am, 1.15pm and 2.45pm
Booking advisable in high season.
Great Orme Bronze Age Copper
Mines
Open February to end October
10.00am to 5.00pm
http://www.greatorme.freeserve.co.uk