Guide to Llanddulas and area

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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

Cosy pub in the village of Llanddulas serving pub grub.
Valentine Inn
9 Mill St
Cosy pub in the village of Llanddulas serving pub grub.
Tides Cafe Bistro, Llanddulas Beach - a five minute stroll from us.
Tides
Beach House Road
Tides Cafe Bistro, Llanddulas Beach - a five minute stroll from us.
Llanddulas Village. Great Indian food served in a contemporary setting.
Little Indian Chef
Abergele Road
Llanddulas Village. Great Indian food served in a contemporary setting.
22 Market St, Abergele LL22 7AA
Sakura Cantonese Cuisine
22 Market Street
22 Market St, Abergele LL22 7AA
Bridge St, Abergele LL22 7HA
Pen-y-Bont Inn
Bridge Street
Bridge St, Abergele LL22 7HA
Pen-y-Bryn Road, Upper Colwyn Bay, LL29 6DD
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Pen-y-Bryn
Ancaster Square
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Pen-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 Road
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Pen-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.
32 residents recomanen
Castell i jardins de Gwrych
Tan-Y-Gopa Road
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Made 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
171 residents recomanen
Conwy
171 residents recomanen
The historic town of Conwy with its impressive castle and pretty harbour area
An impressive castle with a fascinating history
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Castell de Penrhyn
126 residents recomanen
An impressive castle with a fascinating history
The splendid Victorian seaside town is about seven miles away.
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.
251 residents recomanen
Betws-y-Coed
251 residents recomanen
Picturesque Welsh town with souvenir shopping, impressive river crossing and walking routes. Very popular tourist destination.
Lovingly restored historic garden with tea room
36 residents recomanen
Jardins Secrets de Plas Cadnant
Cadnant Road
36 residents recomanen
Lovingly restored historic garden with tea room
194 residents recomanen
National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant Road
194 residents recomanen
Ride the historic cable-drawn tram to the Great Orme Summit
56 residents recomanen
Tramvia del Great Orme
Church Walks
56 residents recomanen
Ride 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.
24 residents recomanen
A thrilling way to visit the summit of Great Orme
A less-energetic way than walking of reaching Snowdon’s summit.
195 residents recomanen
Estació del Ferrocarril de la Muntanya Snowdon
195 residents recomanen
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
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Visit the giant turbines in the power generating hall - two miles inside Electric Mountain!
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Castell de Caernarfon
Castle Ditch
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Entertainment

The area’s main theatre hosts tours of top West End shows
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Venue Cymru
Penrhyn Crescent
50 residents recomanen
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Theatr Colwyn
Abergele Road
15 residents recomanen
12 residents recomanen
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl
East Parade
12 residents recomanen
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Cineworld Llandudno
Junction Way
37 residents recomanen
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
Cayley Promenade

For The Energetic ....

Penrhyn Quarry - home to the fastest zip line in the world! Fly 500m above the bright blue quarry lake.
475 residents recomanen
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
475 residents recomanen
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
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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 ....
67 residents recomanen
Glasfryn Parc
67 residents recomanen
Here, you can take part in go-karting, canoeing, archery, ten-pin bowling ....
White Water Rafting in Llangollen
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Whitewater Active
9 Bridge St
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White Water Rafting in Llangollen
Who needs the ocean when we create the best surfing waves around .....?
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Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway Road
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Who needs the ocean when we create the best surfing waves around .....?
Access to the North Wales Coastal Cycle Route is very close by ....
Cycle Route 5 Colwyn Bay
85 Promenade
Access to the North Wales Coastal Cycle Route is very close by ....