BSC25: Llandudno and the Great Orme (Sat)
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This is one of the events organised as part of Big Spring Camp 2025.
An 8 mile walk along Conwy Sands and The North Wales Coastal Path, exploring Great Ormes Head and visiting Victorian Llandudno. This walk involves a short drive to the start.
This is an easy going walk combined with some light hearted tourism and is a contrast from the seriousness of the mountains.
Expect some fantastic coastal views looking back towards Snowdonia and out towards The Isle of Man. We start off along the shore line overlooking the vast expanse of Conwy Sands and Conwy Bay.
We will then go around the circumference and climb up onto the summit of The Great Orme - a headland jutting out into The Irish Sea. The geology, wildlife, archaeology and landscape of the Great Orme (Pen-y-Gogarth) on the Creuddyn Peninsula is of such importance that much of the headland has been designated a Special Area of Conservation, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Heritage Coast.
We will visit the Visitor Centre where you can buy refreshments and souvenirs. We will see the Victorian Electric Tramway and possibly the wild Kashmiri Goats. We will make our way to the famous Victorian resort of Llandudno passing the ski slope, Happy Valley and the pier.
There will be an opportunity to buy Fish and Chips or possibly get a drink before heading back to the camp site.
All photos taken by Andrew.
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
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 are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
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
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
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
Refreshments are available at the sumit station and in Llandudno, but you are also welcome to bring a packed lunch. Bring plenty of water, especially if it is a hot day.