Around the Great Orme
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This walk will take you on a circle anti-clockwise around the Great Orme. You'll see some great sea views, intially back towards Llandudno bay with good views onto the famous pier, and the massive windfarm out to sea. Later we will be looking to the NW in the direction of the Isle of Man and towards the end back over Conwy Bay towards the Menai Straits and in clear weather many of the peaks of the Carneddau mountains, and indeed the summit of Sundays walk.. We will also discover some of the mining history of The Gt Orme, 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 will be a mixture of tarmac loose stone trails and grass land paths. Be prepared for cold winds depending on the forecast.
Afterwards there is a social taking place in the evening, if your'e planning to go you can also book on that here https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/north-wales-spring-social-230415-0
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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 snack or packed lunch with you. We do pass a cafe half way with a great sea view and the website says it will be open. We shall stop there a while for hot drinks etc