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Great Orme

promontory, Wales, United Kingdom
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Great Orme is a prominent headland, or promontory, located in northwestern Wales, United Kingdom. It overlooks Llandudno Bay on the Irish Sea and is situated between the headlands of Great Orme and Little Orme.12

The summit of Great Orme reaches 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level and shows evidence of prehistoric and Roman occupation. Access to the summit is available via tramway, cable lift, road, and nature trail. The slopes of Great Orme are home to wild goats.1

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  1. Llandudno
  2. promontory
  3. promontories
  4. Snowdonia National Park

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