Verborgen parels in Llandudno

Hidden Gems of the Great Orme

Explore the secluded corners of the Great Orme limestone headland. This collection spans from the Iron Age ramparts of Pen-y-Dinas to the terraced Victorian landscaping of Haulfre Gardens. The slopes are honeycombed with natural caves, such as the Kendrick's Cave complex, where significant Palaeolithic artifacts and prehistoric burials were discovered. These sites offer a glimpse into Llandudno's ancient human history and unique coastal geology away from the main tourist promenade.

Pen-y-Dinas Hillfort

Iron Age hillfort featuring visible earthwork ramparts and the Logan Stone, a natural rocking stone used in Druidic folklore.

Haulfre Gardens

Terraced Victorian gardens on the southern slopes of the Great Orme, featuring exotic plants and views of the Conwy Estuary.

Kendrick's Cave Lower

Archaeological site where a decorated horse jawbone from the Upper Palaeolithic period was discovered in 1880.

Kendrick's Cave Upper West

Part of a prehistoric cave complex used for ritual burials and shelter during the Neolithic and Bronze Ages.

Kendrick's Cave Upper East

One of several fissures in the limestone cliffs excavated in the 19th century, revealing prehistoric human remains and animal bones.

Elephant Cave

A natural limestone cave on the western cliffs named for a rock formation that resembles an elephant's trunk.

Dutchman's Cave

A coastal sea cave on the northern cliffs, historically linked to maritime smuggling and accessible primarily by boat or at low tide.

Pigeon's Cave

Coastal cave on the northern shoreline of the Great Orme, formerly used by local fishermen and nesting birds.

Skeleton Cave

Cave located on the western slopes where 19th-century excavations uncovered ancient human skeletal remains and prehistoric tools.

Corkscrew Cave

Narrow limestone cave passage located near the southern cliffs, named for its twisting interior structure.

Porth yr Helig Cave

A natural sea cave located on the northern coast of the headland, accessible via the rocky shoreline during low tide.

Ogof Toddion

Limestone cave on the eastern side of the headland, noted for its archaeological potential and geological formations.