Looking along the pier towards the outer end.

The pier was built in just over a year, was opened in 1878, and is unusual in that it does not have the normal straight deck but turns at an angle part the way along.

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The Great Orme limestone cliffs from the pier.

There are some people visible walking on what appears to be a ledge. That is the marine Drive - a toll road which goes all the way round the Great Orme. Paying the toll also means, I believe, that you can park at the Great Orme summit car park free.

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This view is from the enlarged deck at the outer end of the pier looking back towards the town. There is a small cafeteria on this part of the pier.

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