Little Orme Audio Trail

Rhiwledyn view of limestone and Common rock-rose

View of Rhiwledyn with limestone grassland and common rock-rose ©Lin Cummins NWWT

The Limestone Grassland Restoration Project

The Little Orme Audio Trail

Join North Wales Wildlife Trust on our audio trail to discover the coastal gem of the Little Orme, a fascinating protected site that's been shaped by geology, steeped in history, and is now a haven for wildlife.

Once a Neolithic settlement and later reshaped by quarrying in the late 1800s. Starting at our Rhiwledyn nature reserve, in spring and summer enjoy the vibrant display of the limestone grassland, including delicate orchids and fluttering butterflies. Take in the breathtaking views of Llandudno, the Great Orme and out to the Irish Sea. 

To start download the map via the link below. Scan the QR codes along the trail with your phone camera to listen to the audio clips as you go. 

Download your map here 

 

Know to before you go:

Parking: Parking and toilets are available on Llandudno promenade. (To begin the trail, it's a short walk to the entrance of Rhiwledyn Nature Reserve).

What3Words for start of the trail: snow.agenda.truck  

Distance: 2.9Km/1.8Miles

Duration (including audio): Allow 2.5 hours

Terrain and access: The route includes steep climbs and descents, uneven and slippery surfaces, take caution near unprotected cliff and quarry edges. This trail is suitable for fit and experienced walkers. Sturdy walking boots are essential. 

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#welcome

1. Welcome 

Emerging pyramidal orchid on Rhiwledyn Nature Reserve

Emerging pyramidal orchid on Rhiwledyn Nature Reserve © Craig Wade NWWT

Audio 

#the-living-limestone-grasslands

2. The living limestone grasslands

Rhiwledyn view of limestone and Common rock-rose

View of Rhiwledyn with limestone grassland and common rock-rose ©Lin Cummins NWWT

Audio

#hidden-history

3. Hidden history 

Llandudno from the Little Orme c.1920 Craigside Hydro and garage

©Gwasanaeth Archifau Conwy Archive Service- Llandudno from the Little Orme c.1920 Craigside Hydro and garage 

Audio

#alligator-and-elephant

4. The Alligator and the Elephant 

Silver-studded blue (Plebejus argus), New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK - Guy Edwardes/2020VISION

Audio

#industrial-past-the-limestone-rush

5. Industrial past & the limestone rush

Gwasanaeth Archifau Conwy Archive Service, Little Orme Quarry workers.

©Gwasanaeth Archifau Conwy Archive Service- Little Orme quarry workers. 

Audio

#porth-dyniewaid

6. Porth Dyniewaid

A pair of choughs, a type of crow often found in coastal areas, with a pitch black body and bright red beak and legs, centre right of the picture. They are stood on a steep cliff with alternating patches of rock and small grassy areas, and the blue/green shade of the sea is just visible out of focus in the top left corner

Choughs at Rhiwledyn © Henry Cook 

Audio

#tales-from-the-tides

7. Tales from the tides: The mermaid of Penrhyn Bay

Fulmar

Fulmar in Flight ©Mike Snelle

Audio

#an-unexpected-role

8. An unexpected role of a seaside town

Gwasanaeth Archifau Conwy Archive Service, Aerial photo showing old quarry buildings and Trwyn y Fuwch

©Gwasanaeth Archifau Conwy Archive Service- Aerial photo showing old quarry buildings and Trwyn y Fuwch

Can't visit one of these trails in person? Experience the Little Orme audio trail through our virtual tour and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this treasured landscape. 

Porth Dyniewaid Audio Clip

Heritage Lottery Fund & Welsh Government Logo

This project is funded by the Nature Networks Fund.

It is being delivered by the Heritage Fund, on behalf of the Welsh Government.

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