Getaway to slow down, for the views and the quiet moments. To appreciate time for you and days that aren’t dictated by work, family or a busy calendar.
If you’re in need of a relaxing break where you can simply go at your own pace, visit Llandudno this spring. Here, grand views are the gift of gentle walks; you needn’t hike for hours to a summit to enjoy far-reaching sea vistas or take in the rugged North Wales coastline.
Our traditional Llandudno hotel welcomes you to spend a few days beside the sea: breathing in the fresh air, listening to the gulls and enjoying gentle strolls along the Promenade.
Life is busy enough without booking up your relaxing break with back-to-back events and attractions. Sometimes you just need to go at your own pace and see where it takes you.
The Promenade & Pier
Step outside and you’re there. Away from the everyday, the chores and the admin. Our seafront location transports you to a happy place in the present where you can simply stroll and see where your feet take you.
Head left, along the Promenade, a gentle, flat walk. From the Little Orme to the Pier, it’s approximately 1.4 miles. Head out along Llandudno Pier. Stop at the fairground-style stalls and attractions along the way, and for a coffee at the end. But be sure to turn back and take in the grand views of the shoreline from the end of the pier, with the breath-taking Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park’s mountains as the picturesque backdrop.
The Little Orme & Angel Bay
You can head right out of our seafront hotel and walk towards the Little Orme; follow signs for the North Wales Path (NWP) which will take you to the Little Orme, rising to 141 metres (462ft) in height it’s a peaceful haven for wildlife with stunning views as far as Rhyl to the East and Anglesey to the West. From there, if you have more energy to spare, follow the path to Angel Bay where you may be lucky enough to spot Grey Seals basking in the spring sunshine.
The Great Orme
The Great Orme is just one of the many reasons Llandudno is so popular; the grand limestone headland draws many walkers and nature-lovers year-round. Being a protected nature-reserve and designated Country Park, it’s bursting with history and is a glorious habitat for rare flora and fauna, including seabirds and butterflies.
There are several walks on and around the Great Orme, from longer nature trails to shorter historical trails.
To get to the top, you can follow the Summit Trail sign, then once there, choose to follow one of the headland walks atop which is a great opportunity to spot native wildlife, including the herd of Kashmiri Goats that’s been roaming the slopes for over 200 years!
Llandudno Town
Explore our wonderful Victorian seaside resort town on foot. Past Happy Valley gardens and into town; peruse our antique shops and independent boutiques and admire our unique Victorian architecture as you wander.
There’s even an easy 3-mile self-guided audio trail you can follow.
Nant y Gamar hill
Take a 15-minute walk from our hotel along the bay to the start this trail at the end of Nant y Gamar Road in the Craig-y-Don area of Llandudno. The scenic walk takes you up and around Nant-y-Gamar hill for panoramic views across Llandudno Bay, Anglesey and Eryri (Snowdonia).
We also have a great guide for Llandudno area walks.
Or use OS Map Explorer OL17 from the Ordnance Survey website. Buy before you visit and find lots of local walking paths.
If you’re hoping to venture further afield, a pleasant 30-minute drive from our Llandudno hotel will take you to discover the spectacular 120ft Aber Falls waterfall. Accessible via a waymarked 1.2-mile woodland and valley trail from the Aber Falls Car Park.
Take it easy and give a few hours to this lovely walk. Pack a picnic and make your way through patches of woodland, stopping along the way to admire the views of the surrounding mountains.
A visit to North Wales ought to reinspire, renew and reinvigorate the soul. If all you wish to do is wander and roam, dine in our award-winning Chantrey’s Restaurant and float away afternoons in the swimming pool, then you do you.
Perhaps you’re visiting for an Easter break with the family or a getaway for two, we’re celebrating time away by giving you 15% off when you stay for 4 nights or more.
Our Llandudno hotel is here to be your home from home, with views to capture right from the doorstep or the window of your luxury room. So, next time you visit, make sure it’s at your pace and jam-packed with nothing but peaceful moments and plenty of unforgettable vistas.