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Great Orme

Wales  >  United Kingdom

The Great Orme is a limestone headland on the north coast of Wales. The sea cliffs, limestone grassland, heathland and woodland support a big variety of birds.

Added* by Marc Hughes
Most recent update 28 mars 2021

Description

The Great Orme headland is a massive chunk of limestone that rises 207m straight out of the sea. The sea cliffs, limestone grassland, heathland and woodland support a big variety of birds. The cliffs are host to colonies of seabirds (such as Lomvi, Krykkje, Alke). The Great Orme is also home to many resident and migrant land birds including Ravn, Kirkeugle and Vandrefalk. Occasionally Alpekråke is spotted. Also lots of seabirds on the sea. Like Sildemåke, Svartbak, Gråmåke, Havsule, Teist, Toppskarv and Svartand.

Details

Access

There are lots of different walks up and around the Great Orme summit in Llandudno. The Great Orme Nature Trail is a circular walk around the headland, starting and finishing at the summit. The trail is clearly marked. The long route is 6.5 km, the short route 5.5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Grassland , Plateau

Conditions

Hilly , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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