Llandudno Promenade – Llandudno War Memorial Obelisk loop from Llandudno

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Llandudno Promenade – Llandudno War Memorial Obelisk loop from Llandudno

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Llandudno Promenade – Llandudno War Memorial Obelisk loop from Llandudno

01:28

5.74km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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565 m

Mad Hatter Statue

Highlight • Monument

A lovely statue of the Mad Hatter from Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland". It is speculated that Lewis Carroll drew inspiration for Alice in Wonderland from visits to friends who had a holiday home in Llandudno and the adventures of their daughter Alice in the town. In fact there is an Alice Trail in the town with other things to look out for.

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804 m

Llandudno Promenade

Highlight • Beach

The iconic two-mile Llandudno Promenade hugs North Shore between the Great and Little Orme headlands. Lined with grand Victorian hotels, it features sweeping sea views, a historic pier with classic Punch and Judy shows, a bandstand, and wide, flat walkways perfect for leisurely seaside strolls

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3.81 km

Llandudno Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

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3.82 km

The Bandstand

Highlight • Historical Site

When Llandudno Town Band was formed in 1910, it was decided that a bandstand was needed on the promenade. The hoteliers were not happy to have the noise outside their hotels, so the council procured a mobile bandstand (top picture) on wheels. Nicknamed “The Juggernaut”, it could be dragged by horses to any part of the promenade, and the band could perform anywhere from the Happy Valley to Craig y Don. It was in disrepair by 1925 so the council built a permanent bandstand. It was inaugurated in 1926 and remains in use today.
Llandudno Town Band was a huge success under its first bandmaster, Francis Traversi, and became a principal attraction in Llandudno. The band was one of the few in Britain which kept a full programme going through the First World War, when several band members volunteered for the army.
One member who died in the war was Sidney Edwards, 21, of Cwlach Road. He was apprenticed to a local plumber before enlisting in 1915 in the Welsh Horse Yeomanry. In April 1916 he was part of a detachment sent to quell the Easter Rising in Dublin. He was later transferred to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and sent to the Western Front, where he was killed in action on 29 October 1918, less than a fortnight before the Armistice.

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4.25 km

Llandudno War Memorial Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

This memorial commemorates the residents of Llandudno who were killed or missing in World War I (212 names) and World War II (122 names), and the Iraq War (1 name).

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4.35 km

Llandudno Pier Entrance

Highlight • Structure

Located in the jewel of North Wales, Llandudno’s north shore Victorian promenade, Llandudno Pier stretches out 2,295 feeiit into the Irish Sea, making it Wales’s longest Pier, and the fifth longest in the UK.
Boasting stunning views of Llandudno Bay, the Great Orme, and beyond, it’s no wonder it’s the premier attraction to visit while on holiday in North Wales. On top of the stunning views, we offers a wide range of attractions, concessions, and food stalls. Everything to make a visit to the beautiful pier one to remember.
Relax and enjoy a leisurely walk along the Pier. Explore the friendly shops, stalls, and arcades, all while enjoying the rejuvenating sea air. A state-of-the-art Ferris Wheel, Kids Funfair Rides, Live Music at the oceansbar, or just a slice of cake and a coffee at the Pier Head Cafe, there’s something for everyone… and don’t forget to buy your stick of Llandudno rock at the gift shop.
It has a Fishing Platform that is open daily (weather permitting) from 8am to 8pm. Day fishing permits are available from the Pier Head Cafe.
Llandudno pier is open year-round (Except Christmas day), from 8am until 10:30pm during the summer.

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4.90 km