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Llandudno · Conwy / North Wales · UK
Wales’s premier dry ski centre atop the Great Orme, featuring a 250m Perma-snow slope, panoramic Irish Sea views, and a 750m Cresta toboggan run.
Carving turns with panoramic views across the Irish Sea defines the experience at this Great Orme landmark in North Wales. The centre's 250-metre main run uses Perma-snow matting—a synthetic surface designed to reduce friction and eliminate the abrasive bite of traditional wire bristles. Alongside the main ski and snowboard lanes, the facility operates a sweeping 750-metre stainless steel Cresta toboggan chute that snakes along the coastal hillside.
Main slope
250 m
Surface type
Perma-snow synthetic low-friction matting with automated water misting nozzles
Floodlit
Yes
Typical session
120 min
Main slope width
30 m
Beginner slope length
50 m
Number of slopes
2
Lift type
Overhead Poma Button Tow Lift and beginner surface tow
Main lifts
1
Beginner lifts
1
Misting system
Yes
Floodlit
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Best time to visit
Wednesday and Thursday early afternoons (12:00 to 15:00) offer wide open runs and minimal lift wait times.
Moderate 14% to 18% continuous slope angle descending towards the Irish Sea coastline, offering steady blue-grade cruising and carving arcs.
Beginner
8
Freestyle
7
Surface quality
8
Crowd level
6
Mountain transfer
8
Tots Ski Discovery (Ages 4-7)
Junior Alpine Coaching Stages
Adult Beginner Ski & Board Tiers
3-Lesson Development Bundles
Private 1-on-1 Tuition
Pricing is in Pounds Sterling (£) and reflects standard 2026 scheduling. Open practice rates include equipment rental (skis/snowboard, boots, helmet). Recreational practice requires linked turns and lift use.
Rentals
Free Ride
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Follow the signs from Llandudno promenade up Happy Valley Road onto the Great Orme. The Llandudno Cable Car and Great Orme Tramway run nearby in season. Free on-site parking is provided outside the lodge.
Sunny weekend afternoons and North Wales school holiday periods bring high tourist footfall for tobogganing and tubing.