Guide to Llanddulas and area
History
Llanddulas
The village of Llanddulas, between Abergele and Colwyn Bay on the coast of North Wales, is dominated by the impressive 670 foot high limestone hill, Cefn-yr-Ogof. Quarrying of local limestone was formerly the main industry of the village. Limestone is still quarried in the area today. It is crushed and exported around the world, mainly for road building, from the 200 meter mechanised jetty which extends into the sea adjacent to the A55 Expressway. Llanddulas’s impressive limestone hill boasts several large caves. According to local legend, one of them was the Devil's abode. But fear not. The people of Llanddulas had an exorcism performed at the cave and drove him away! The hilltop woods to the East of Llanddulas, between the village and Gwrych Castle, are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Llanddulas is the birthplace of Lewis Edward Valentine (1893 – 1986) a politician, pastor and Welsh-language activist. He was the first leader of the Welsh political party, Plaid Cymru. The village pub, The Valentine, is named in his honour.
Llanddulas
The village of Llanddulas, between Abergele and Colwyn Bay on the coast of North Wales, is dominated by the impressive 670 foot high limestone hill, Cefn-yr-Ogof. Quarrying of local limestone was formerly the main industry of the village. Limestone is still quarried in the area today. It is crushed and exported around the world, mainly for road building, from the 200 meter mechanised jetty which extends into the sea adjacent to the A55 Expressway. Llanddulas’s impressive limestone hill boasts several large caves. According to local legend, one of them was the Devil's abode. But fear not. The people of Llanddulas had an exorcism performed at the cave and drove him away! The hilltop woods to the East of Llanddulas, between the village and Gwrych Castle, are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Llanddulas is the birthplace of Lewis Edward Valentine (1893 – 1986) a politician, pastor and Welsh-language activist. He was the first leader of the Welsh political party, Plaid Cymru. The village pub, The Valentine, is named in his honour.
Food & Drink
Valentine Inn
9 Mill StCosy pub in the village of Llanddulas serving pub grub.
Tides
Beach House RoadTides Cafe Bistro, Llanddulas Beach - a five minute stroll from us.
Little Indian Chef
Abergele RoadLlanddulas Village. Great Indian food served in a contemporary setting.
Sakura Cantonese Cuisine
22 Market Street22 Market St, Abergele LL22 7AA
Pen-y-Bont Inn
Bridge StreetBridge St, Abergele LL22 7HA
Pen-y-Bryn
Ancaster SquarePen-y-Bryn Road, Upper Colwyn Bay, LL29 6DD
Pen-Y-Bont Rd, Glanwydden, Llandudno Junction LL31 9JP
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The Queens Head
Pen-Y-Bont RoadPen-Y-Bont Rd, Glanwydden, Llandudno Junction LL31 9JP
Sightseeing
Made famous by ITV’s “I’m A Celebrity …”, the historic Gwrych Castle is within walking distance of Llanddulas.
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Gwrych Castle ne Gardens
Tan-Y-Gopa RoadMade famous by ITV’s “I’m A Celebrity …”, the historic Gwrych Castle is within walking distance of Llanddulas.
The historic town of Conwy with its impressive castle and pretty harbour area
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Conwy
The historic town of Conwy with its impressive castle and pretty harbour area
I-Penrhyn Castle
An impressive castle with a fascinating history
Llandudno Bay
The splendid Victorian seaside town is about seven miles away.
Picturesque Welsh town with souvenir shopping, impressive river crossing and walking routes. Very popular tourist destination.
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Betws-y-Coed
Picturesque Welsh town with souvenir shopping, impressive river crossing and walking routes. Very popular tourist destination.
Lovingly restored historic garden with tea room
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Izithunywa Zibonakalisa Izithunywa Zibonakalisa
Cadnant RoadLovingly restored historic garden with tea room
National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant RoadRide the historic cable-drawn tram to the Great Orme Summit
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Great Orme Tramway
Church WalksRide the historic cable-drawn tram to the Great Orme Summit
A thrilling way to visit the summit of Great Orme
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Llandudno Cable Car.
A thrilling way to visit the summit of Great Orme
A less-energetic way than walking of reaching Snowdon’s summit.
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Isteshini Sethreni seSnowdon Mountain
A less-energetic way than walking of reaching Snowdon’s summit.
Visit the giant turbines in the power generating hall - two miles inside Electric Mountain!
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Dinorwig Power Station
Visit the giant turbines in the power generating hall - two miles inside Electric Mountain!
I-Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchEntertainment
The area’s main theatre hosts tours of top West End shows
Venue Cymru
Penrhyn Crescent
Theatr Colwyn
Abergele Road
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl
East Parade
Cineworld Llandudno
Junction Way
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
Cayley PromenadeFor The Energetic ....
Penrhyn Quarry - home to the fastest zip line in the world! Fly 500m above the bright blue quarry lake.
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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Penrhyn Quarry - home to the fastest zip line in the world! Fly 500m above the bright blue quarry lake.
North Wales has some of the best Mountain Biking Courses in the UK
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Penmachno mountain biking
North Wales has some of the best Mountain Biking Courses in the UK
Here, you can take part in go-karting, canoeing, archery, ten-pin bowling ....
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Glasfryn Parc
Here, you can take part in go-karting, canoeing, archery, ten-pin bowling ....
Whitewater Active
9 Bridge StWhite Water Rafting in Llangollen
Who needs the ocean when we create the best surfing waves around .....?
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Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadWho needs the ocean when we create the best surfing waves around .....?
Cycle Route 5 Colwyn Bay
85 PromenadeAccess to the North Wales Coastal Cycle Route is very close by ....