Category: Attractions

Running in Llandudno – a quick Runaround!

Llandudno, a seaside resort town in North Wales, offers stunning views of the Great Orme and the Irish Sea. It’s also a great place for runners to lace up their sneakers and hit the pavement. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting, Llandudno has something for everyone.

One of the most popular running routes in Llandudno is the Promenade. The flat and wide pathway stretches along the beachfront and offers uninterrupted views of the sea. It’s an ideal location for a leisurely jog or a quick sprint.

Another popular route is the Great Orme. The Great Orme is a limestone headland that rises 207 meters above sea level. It provides a challenging run for more experienced runners. The route offers panoramic views of the town, the coast, and the surrounding countryside.

For those who enjoy trail running, there are several options in the area. The Llandudno to Conwy cycle path is a well-maintained trail that offers a mix of terrain, from grassy meadows to rocky paths. The trail runs parallel to the coast and provides breathtaking views of the sea.

If you’re looking for a longer run, you can try the Conwy Mountain Trail. The trail is a 9.5km loop that takes you through fields, forests, and up to the summit of Conwy Mountain. The trail offers challenging terrain and spectacular views of Snowdonia National Park.

For those who prefer a more social running experience, there are several running groups in Llandudno. These groups offer a supportive and motivating environment for runners of all levels. They provide opportunities to meet new people, share tips and advice, and explore new routes.

Llandudno also hosts several running events throughout the year. The Llandudno Easter 5k and the Llandudno Christmas 5k are popular events that attract runners from across the region. The events offer a chance to compete, test your fitness, and have fun with other runners.

In conclusion, Llandudno offers a range of options for runners of all abilities. Whether you prefer a leisurely jog along the Promenade or a challenging trail run up the Great Orme, there’s something for everyone. The stunning views, supportive community, and variety of routes make Llandudno a perfect destination for runners. So, grab your running shoes and hit the road – or trail, or beach!



Very well done video of Llandudno

It’s been a while since I’ve been able to get to my favourite resort but am hoping to sometime in 2011. For this reason I’ve not been able to update this blog much with stories of my adventures, but I thought I’d share a view videos of Llandudno that I’ve found in various places – for example this very well done video which shows a lot of the sights of Llandudno on a gorgeous sunny day – just how it’s meant to be experienced (though I’ve experienced every extreme of weather on my travels there!) Enjoy this video and I hope to post more soon!

LLandudno Pier & Great Orme From Gorgeous Gussie!

Well, the clocks have gone back and winter is upon us, so what better time than to dig out old videos of Llandudno from one of the nicest days of 2008?! This was the last day I was able to spend in Llandudno this year, back in June, due to a variety of things, but what a packed day it was – shattered rib and all!

This video shows Llandudno Pier receding and then pans over the Great Orme from out at sea, from the pleasure boat Gorgeous Gussie. I love these little boat rides, and this video is a nice little memento I thought I’d share – you can even hear the tour guide begin to give his spiel on the Great Orme before the video cuts off (I had a new little digital camera and wasn’t sure how much video it could hold, or would have taken longer videos!)

Sorry the video has been lost to the mists of techological time!

A Ride in The Llandudno Cablecar!

Although I had visited Llandudno a number of times before, it wasn’t until my June 2008 trip that I finally got around to taking a ride on the Cable Car! The little gondolas of different colours had always presented a wonderful sight during my wanderings on the Orme, the little cars gliding in the distance, and the stations at the foot in Happy Valley, and at the top beside the Summit Complex, were full of the whirrings of interesting machinery! Anyway, it was my last Sunday in Llandudno for what could turn out to be a while, so I was packing as much in as possible – a wander around the Orme was in order (complete with a Cappucino at the Captain’s table) but I wanted to get there in time for my coffee – and in style! So I decided to take the cable car. This might not have been such a good idea consdering I had just hurt my ribs so badly jumping into the speedboat (they are still not pain free even now, but are much better than they were!)

llandudno cable car great orme cablecar

It’s a good job I’m not afraid of heights, or I could have been heading for trouble! In any case, I had my little camera ready, so have provided a video of the journey! At the very beginning it was very clanky and noisy as the car was pushed out onto the line, but almost immediately the ride settled into an eery, gliding silence. There was quite a wind up, which meant the camera didn’t capture the silence but a load of wind noise, so I added some music to save my readers’ ears! All in all it was very enjoyable, gliding up above the Orme with fantastic views of Conwy, Llandudno and the Snowdonia Mountains, thankfully it was a clear, bright day! I had fun waving to some children in a gondola which passed, and every time the car passed one of the poles, the sound of the machinery was pretty scary, but I did reach the summit safely, and was glad to get my feet back on terra firma.

I got to the Captain’s table and enjoyed a coffee, before having a wander around the Orme and then making my way back down into Llandudno via Happy Valley. The Llandudno cablecar ride is another memory of the resort which I will treasure – and who knows, next time I may try going down in the Cablecar instead of up. For what goes up… 😉