National parks · North Wales
Llandudno Cable Car
The Llandudno Cable Car is an attraction in the seaside resort of Llandudno in Conwy County Borough, Wales. The cable car runs along the Great Orme spanning a distance of one mile forty feet (1.622 km
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Llandudno · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Llandudno Cable Car, the nearest railway station is Llandudno, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LL30 2ND, and entry is free.
About
The Llandudno Cable Car is an attraction in the seaside resort of Llandudno in Conwy County Borough, Wales. The cable car runs along the Great Orme spanning a distance of one mile forty feet (1.622 km) exactly. The cable car was opened in summer 1969, and has been operational ever since. The cabins give views of the Irish Sea looking over to Rhyl and the Isle of Man, as well as the Snowdonia National Park. There are currently 20 cabins in service, which leave each station at approximately one-minute intervals. The cabins are painted in red, yellow, orange, light blue and purple. The cable car is now owned by Kinetics Industrial Ltd. The highest point from the ground is around 80 feet (24.38 m). Nine pylons support the cable.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Llandudno Cable Car is an attraction in the seaside resort of Llandudno in Conwy County Borough, Wales. The cable car runs along the Great Orme spanning a distance of one mile forty feet (1.622 km) exactly. The cable car was opened in summer 1969, and has been operational ever since. The cabins give views of the Irish Sea looking over to Rhyl and the Isle of Man, as well as the Snowdonia National Park. There are currently 20 cabins in service, which leave each station at approximately one-minute intervals. The cabins are painted in red, yellow, orange, light blue and purple. The cable car is now owned by Kinetics Industrial Ltd. The highest point from the ground is around 80 feet (24.38 m). Nine pylons support the cable.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3293, -3.8293
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Llandudno
- Postcode
- LL30 2ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Llandudno — 1 km
- Official site
- www.camobscura.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Llandudno Cable Car (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llandudno Cable Car?
- Llandudno Cable Car is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL30 2ND), in the parish of Llandudno.
- What is Llandudno Cable Car?
- The Llandudno Cable Car is an attraction in the seaside resort of Llandudno in Conwy County Borough, Wales. The cable car runs along the Great Orme spanning a distance of one mile forty feet (1.622 km
- How do I get to Llandudno Cable Car?
- The nearest railway station is Llandudno, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL30 2ND.
- Who owns Llandudno Cable Car?
- Llandudno Cable Car is owned by Llandudno Cable Car Ltd.
- Is Llandudno Cable Car free to visit?
- Yes, Llandudno Cable Car is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llandudno Cable Car?
- The nearest railway station is Llandudno, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL30 2ND.