Great Orme - Wikipedia
The Great Orme (Welsh: Y Gogarth) is a limestone headland on the north coast of Wales, north-west of the town of Llandudno. Referred to as Cyngreawdr Fynydd by the 12th-century poet Gwalchmai ap Meilyr, [1] its English name derives from the Old Norse word for sea serpent. [2]
Great Orme - National Trust
4 天之前 · Rich in wildlife, archaeology, and geology, the Great Orme is an impressive headland that offers stunning views of the North Wales coast. The rock is carboniferous limestone, formed around 350 million years ago from dead sea organisms, which has created a unique habitat dominated by calcareous (limestone) grasslands and heathlands.
Great Orme Country Park - VisitWales
Whether your interests lie in history, bird watching and natural history or simply walking or enjoying spectacular views, the Great Orme has something to offer everyone. The Great Orme is 2 miles long, 1 mile wide and rises 207 metres (679 feet) from the sea.
The Great Orme - Llandudno.com
The Great Orme is a place of infinite mystery and the cause of much speculation amongst historians and archaeologists who come to study the area. Even those who know the old rock well, are intrigued by her shadowy beginnings and long to discover her ancient secrets.
Great Orme
The Great Orme’s dynamic beauty, rich history and natural splendour are well worth the journey. Take time to explore the Great Orme and its amazing Bronze Age copper mines, Iron Age fort, Stone Age remains or the 6th century St. Tudno’s Church. On your journey, look out for the wild Kashmir Goats or the rare Silver Studded Blue Butterflies.
The Great Orme In Wales: A Complete Guide - Charlie Pauly
2024年9月16日 · The Great Orme is a limestone headland that rises straight out of the sea on the north coast of Wales, close to the town of Llandudno. Here is a complete guide. How To Get To The Great Orme
On the Great Orme, the formation is extensively dolomitised. The Llanarmon Limestone Formation records the intoduction of carbonate depositional environments across North Wales during a major and
The Great Orme - Pen-y-Gogarth - Llandudno, North Wales UK
There are several carparks, many ever changing coastal views and miles of public footpaths by which to explore the Great Orme. Below, is the famous GREAT ORME CABLE TRAMWAY and over forty of the remarkable Kashmiri Goats photographed together near the halfway tram station.
Great Orme - Seenorthwales
Nestled along the rugged coastline of North Wales, the Great Orme stands as a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and the rich tapestry of human history. This limestone headland, jutting majestically into the Irish Sea, has captivated …
Great Orme | Attractions - Lonely Planet
From sea level it's difficult to gauge the sheer scale of the limestone chunk known as the Great Orme (Y Gogarth), yet it's 2 miles in circumference and 207m in height. Named after a Norse word for 'worm' or 'sea serpent', this gentle giant looms benevolently over Llandudno.