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Llandudno Cable Car

Free admission

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)
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

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

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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.
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?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LL30 2ND. It sits within the Bangor Aberconwy parliamentary constituency.