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GREAT ORME'S HEAD

183 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome183 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦48+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Shore Lark
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

9 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Shore Lark, Shag +45 more · last seen 2026; Nature reserve

Free

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets, picnic area

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve; Birds — Jackdaw, Shore Lark, Shag +45 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
North Wales PathWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRegional walking route
Wales Coast Path (North Wales) main routeWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
Lover's Walkpublic footpath · 307 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 307 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
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Cycling

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Route 5Cycling route

NCN 5 Welsh section

Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 5Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Alternative RouteCycling route35 m
Named routeRef 5Length 35 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 5Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route943 m
Named routeRef 5Length 943 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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