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Llandudno North Shore Beach

Conwy, Wales


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Llandudno North Shore Beach is a popular seaside resort located on the North Wales coastline, offering a range of entertainments and attractions.

Llandudno is an established seaside resort with the North Shore being its principal beach. The beach is sheltered with a long Victorian pier and wide promenade. Situated on the North Wales coastline, the bay faces north east, between the Great Orme and the Little Orme headlands. The beach is long and sandy, with a stony pebble foreshore, which extends over 2 kilometres. A concrete promenade runs the length of the beach to the rear.

The beach is sheltered by two headlands - Great Orme and Little Orme. There are some sandy sections, which are easily accessible via slipway, but it is mainly pebbles towards high tide. The beachfront is home to a wide promenade with a long elegant Victorian pier at the western end of the beach. This traditional resort offers donkey rides, ice creams, live music from the bandstand, and Punch and Judy shows. It’s also possible to hire deckchairs. At the east end of the prom there’s a paddling pool and play area, as well as snack outlets. Opposite the North Parade is the Llandudno Land Train, and it’s also possible to take sea fishing or sightseeing boat trips.

The sea area offshore is designated as the Menai Strait and Conwy Special Area of Conservation, whilst the Great Orme is also designated as a Special Area of Conservation. However, this beach is not suitable for sea bathing due to the presence of rocks covered with algae and jellyfish at certain times of year. Windsurfing and sailing are popular activities on the beach.

There is disabled access to the beach, with cafes, shops, and toilet facilities in town. From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are not allowed anywhere on the main beach or any staircase or slope leading to the beach, and this is strictly enforced.

Llandudno North Shore Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Sunday 20 July

Tonight
Chance of rain 49%
Min temp. 16°C
(feels like 14°C)
Wind 11mph
Tomorrow (Monday)
Chance of rain 54%
Max temp. 19°C
(feels like 17°C)
Wind 7mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Llandudno North Shore Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:05 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:02 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   16.5°C  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Toilets Shops Slipway
  • Popular Activities

    Donkey rides Sailing Sunbathing Water sports Wind surfing
  • Features

    Amusements Country park Pier Promenade
  • Parking

    Parking is available - a charge mostly applies.

  • Dogs

    Dog restrictions apply but there is a special dog exercise area.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Awards

    Marine Conservation Society Recommended

  • Water Quality

    Good water quality

    Good water quality

Recommended holiday cottages near Llandudno North Shore Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Promenade (0.2 miles)
Home Front Museum (0.3 miles)
Boutique Tours of North Wales (0.4 miles)
Alpine Coaches - Great Orme Tour (0.7 miles)
Great Orme Family Golf (0.7 miles)
Great Orme Copper Mine (0.9 miles)
Great Orme (1.3 miles)
Little Orme (1.5 miles)
Plas Mawr (3 miles)

Places to eat near Llandudno North Shore Beach

Providero Tea & Coffee House (440 yards)
Lawton's Cafe Grill (410 yards)
Chish'n'Fips (360 yards)
Carlo's Restaurant (370 yards)
Bistro Bach (320 yards)
Tops Chinese Restaurant (290 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Llandudno

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SH784824

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Conwy

Parish: Llandudno

Nearest postcode: LL30 2LF

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