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Great Orme Quarry – Great Orme Summit loop from Great Orme

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Great Orme Quarry – Great Orme Summit loop from Great Orme

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(6)

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Great Orme Quarry – Great Orme Summit loop from Great Orme

01:10

4.19km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

521 m

Sea and Swords Information Sign

Highlight • Rest Area

Information sign about the local area.

Tip by

2

621 m

Ffynnon Letty Fadoc Roman Well

Highlight • Historical Site

Hmm, interesting. An old Roman Well that you just stumble upon whilst following the main track.

Tip by

3

1.11 km

View of the Great Orme Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

The coastal views from the Great Orme are genuinely world-class, wrapping around a massive limestone headland that plunges dramatically straight down into the Irish Sea. The Marine Drive Perspective: Hugging …

Tip by

4

3.18 km

Great Orme Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fossils are said to be found here

Tip by

5

3.41 km

Great Orme Tramway

Highlight • Structure

The Great Orme Tramway is Britain’s only funicular, or cable-hauled, tramway that travels on public roads. Delighting visitors since it opened in 1902.

Tip by

6

3.57 km

Great Orme Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Great Orme is a beautiful little spot and makes for a great walk from the town below up to the headland. Great views across towards Anglesey and the foothills of the Carneddau range.

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B

4.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.57 km

1.43 km

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.74 km

1.19 km

1.05 km

148 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

16°C

12°C

82 %

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