The Little Orme and on to Rhos-on-Sea 18th February 2026

Setting off to the Little Orme.

Only sheep in the field today, the donkeys must be on holiday!

At the trig point on Little Orme Head.

Llandudno Bay and the Great Orme from the Little Orme.

Distant views of the northern Carneddau.

Penrhyn Bay from the Little Orme.

Looking at the Grey seals in Porth Dyniewaid ( Angel Bay).

Grey seals in Porth Dyniewaid on our first visit.

One Grey seal in the sea at Porth Dyniewaid.

Walking on the beach at Penrhyn Bay.

The waves crashing on the shore in Penrhyn Bay.

A Common welk egg sack washed upon the pebbles in Penrhyn Bay.

A Turnstone roosting on the rocks in Penrhyn Bay.

Discarded Christmas trees get everywhere!

Heading back to the Little Orme after lunch.

Grey seals on the Port Dyniewaid beach in the afternoon.

Grey seals playing at the water edge.

Grey seals again.

Heading to Craig-y-don on the path past the Craigside Inn.

One of several roosting Eurasian curlews in the field opposite Craig-y-don paddling pool.

Distance: 7.3 miles.
Climb: 1214’. Wind assisted GPS reading) . Would be nearer 700' on a calm day!
Time: 4 hour 28 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.5 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.6 m.p.h.
Temperature: 4.2 – 6.8 Celsius.
Beaufort Wind Force: 2-5. Maximum 21.9 m.p.h. Fresh breeze, but mainly a Gentle to Moderate breeze.
Group: Martyn, Mike, Nigel and Ed.
The weather forecast for today wasn’t very good, but Ed was on holiday in Llandudno so we were committed to walk whatever the weather. Thankfully it was better than expected, although it was very windy, felt cold and it didn’t rain.
Distant views from Little Orme Head were not very clear, walking in the Carneddau today wouldn’t have been a good choice.

It was good to se that the PC at Craig-y-don had been refurbished, but futer visits would cost 50p!
Despite the high tide being around 11-15, around 17 Grey seals were on the beach in Porth Dyniewaid (Angel Bay) on our first visit in the morning, with a few more on our return visit in the afternoon.
Lunch was taken at Rhos-on-Sea, where we took advantage of the shelters next to the paddling pool and play area.
As I was quite some time since Ed last joined on a walk, fortified fruit cake was provided to mark the6 occasion.
Not as many birds around today, but the birds seen or heard today included: European robin, Common blackbird, Oystercatcher, Eurasian curlew, Turnstone, Herring gull, Black headed gull, Jackdaw, Carrion crow, Great cormorant, House sparrow, Woodpigeon, Black billed magpie and Great crested grebe.
Overall, an enjoyable walk as we caught up with the latest news from Ed.
As Nigel needed to pick up his car from the garage, we didn’t stop for a drink at the Albion in Conwy but headed homeward. We did however, call in at the Blue Bell Inn, Halkyn, for a quick pint of Lees bitter that was much appreciated!