The Great Orme

[mull]

Thanks for that, just thought the passing place was further down the hill towards the traffic lights.

All fine up here on Mull. Weather was stormy between Christmas and New Year but has been very calm over the last 2 days.

Been up over Tormore outside the village and views from the top have been exceptional, visibility crystal clear, and no wind ,so quiet you felt you could touch the silence.
Views to snow covered Paps of Jura (south east) , Colonsay and Islay ( south ), Dubh Artch and Skerryvore Rock Lighthouses ( south west ), Tiree and Coll (West ) and Snow covered mountains on Rhum and Cuillins on Skye ( north).

Cloud coming in from the west this morning. Will it bring snow before nightfall ?

[SteveH]

Rescuers defend failed five-hour operation to save goat stranded 150ft on cliff
The incident on the Great Orme in Llandudno saw a rescuer winched 40ft down the cliff to try and save the animal

Rescuers have defended the decision launching a five-hour operation to try and save a goat found stranded on a cliff 150 foot above the ground.

HM coastguard and the RSPCA joined forces to try and rescue the baby goat on Tuesday after nearby residents saw it had become stuck on the a cliff on the Great Orme in Llandudno.

It is believed that the kid had been stuck on a section of the Orme for around 24 hours before emergency services launched the rescue mission.

At one point, a rescuer was winched 40ft down the cliff in an attempt to save the goat with a net.

Tragically, the goat fell to its death down the cliff during the rescue attemp and the animal's carcass was later recovered by the teams.

During and following the incident, people took to social media to praise the "brave" actions of the coastguard and RSPCA rescuers who put their "own safety at risk" in an attempt to save the goat's life.

However, others questioned why rescuers had devoted time and effort to try and save an animal at a time when resources are already stretched during the pandemic.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rescuers-defend-failed-five-hour-19854283

PS The title of the photo says sheep2 and it does look more like a lamb than a kid ?

[SteveH]

Signs of the lesser brained mor ons found on the Orme, more sightings are expected, especially during sunny weather.........

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/use-bin-its-not-difficult-20895476?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

THE Great Orme Tramway has reopened to visitors.

The popular tourist attraction is back in action with carriages running from Victoria Station every 20 minutes.

In a social media statement the Great Orme Tramway said: "2020 was the only year that the Tramway hasn’t run since it opened in 1902! The unique way that the Tramway operates meant that navigating the changing COVID restrictions was a challenge to say the least!

"We’re delighted to have figured out a way of operating safely within the new guidelines, but it means there are a few changes to the way things work."

Passenger numbers are limited to 24, half the capacity of each carriage, to ensure social distancing and face masks must be worn on-board.

There is no pre-booking service and tickets must be purchased from Victoria Station.

[SteveH]

TEMPORARY fencing has been put up on Llandudno's Great Orme in preparation for goat welfare checks.                ref Pioneer

The goats attracted world-wide fame after taking over the streets in Llandudno during lockdown.

Fears for their safety were highlighted earlier this year after a 'baby boom'.

In March, the Pioneer reported that the country park was unable to do its contraceptive programme last summer. As a result, there has been an abundance of kids born and now there are more goats than normal.

A spokesperson from Conwy County Borough Council said: "The council works alongside with other organisations with an interest in the Great Orme goats’ welfare, including Mostyn Estates, Llandudno Town Council, RSPCA Aberconwy branch and Natural Resources Wales."

[Quiggs]

Some goats were down a few days ago on GLODAETH AVENUE

[Nemesis]

They are back down in Abbey Road as well.

[SteveH]

WELFARE checks have been conducted on the Llandudno Great Orme goats. ref Pioneer
A total of 19 nannies have been vaccinated with a birth control hormone, some goats have been relocated to conservation grazing projects, 12 nannies have been relocated to a Bristol conservation project, four billies to the Avon Gorge with Bristol City Council and 13 nannies and one Billy have been relocated to the Bournemouth cliffs in partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

The Kashmiri goats attracted world-wide fame after taking over the streets in Llandudno during lockdown. Fears for their safety were highlighted earlier this year after a 'baby boom'; the country park was unable to do its contraceptive programme last summer and as a result, there has been an abundance of kids born.

The council acts in the interests of the goats’ welfare but they are not responsible for damage they may cause on private property.

PS
'We've GOAT to keep the population under control,' says Llandudno Town Council
Llandudno has too many goats to feed, said town councillors concerned the animals are wandering further and further from the Great Orme in search of food.

At a Llandudno Town Council meeting last night (Tuesday), councillors acknowledged the Great Orme goats were loved by residents and visitors but said their roving was causing problems.

The issue was raised when Conwy County Council requested £3,000 towards the cost of injecting the goats with a contraceptive to control their numbers. Councillors heard how this cost had risen to £22,000 a year.

It was also discussed at the community services and tourist committee how the goats are wandering into gardens around Nant y Gamar Road/Hill in Craig y Don, lumping one resident with a £2,000 bill to erect fencing to keep them

cont https://llandudno.nub.news/n/39too-many-goats-and-not-enough-food39-says-llandudno-town-council?fbclid=IwAR11MXuSs8fO09xfLHnHfqTiH4M5bIoF20Ydm0CG2vUvJM2bJ0z_tYR7P3I

[SteveH]

This is why some of Llandudno's Great Orme goats have been relocated......... some FB comments suggesting they have been taken without permission, and some saying they were sold, and who got the money, good old FB.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19445119.llandudnos-great-orme-goats-relocated/

[Dave]

If you are referring to the local FB group , there are indeed some really ill informed comments from those who haven't a clue about conservation, animal husbandry or what damage the goats are responsible for because they haven't had to suffer first hand.
The latest numbers had been estimated at 170 animals in total, up from around the 100 mark just a few years ago. Something had to give.

[Nemesis]

If you are referring to the local FB group , there are indeed some really ill informed comments from those who haven't a clue about conservation, animal husbandry or what damage the goats are responsible for because they haven't had to suffer first hand.
The latest numbers had been estimated at 170 animals in total, up from around the 100 mark just a few years ago. Something had to give.

I try not to comment on there , there are so many silly people who think that the goats are 'cute' and wonderful. They haven't had to deal with the mess and damage they cause !

[SteveH]

Some friends took a bus ride, around the Orme on this bus, is this new, or replacing another vehicle ?

[Blongb]

Some friends took a bus ride, around the Orme on this bus, is this new, or replacing another vehicle ?

It's an extra service, which started last year Steve, to give the passengers that great open air experience, weather permitting.   

[SteveH]

Some friends took a bus ride, around the Orme on this bus, is this new, or replacing another vehicle ?

It's an extra service, which started last year Steve, to give the passengers that great open air experience, weather permitting. 

Thanks for that, do you know how many companies are operating trips  these days ? and is the double decker still around, I heard rumours of a sale ?

[SteveH]

John Lawson-Reay column: The remarkable Great Orme
6 September 2021

Llandudno's Great Orme is quite remarkable - it is a mountain next door to a holiday resort; which has been a special attraction for the town since the early days of the Victorian watering place.

At first it was a Shank's Pony expedition if visitors wished to view the magnificent scenery of the Snowdonia mountains, and to visit the Semaphore Station on the summit. 

Meanwhile, the narrow Cust's Path built in 1856 around the massif, was so scary that Prime Minister Gladstone, on a visit to Dean Liddell, had to be blindfolded and led along a particularly precipitous section by the Dean and his family which included Alice of Wonderland fame (afterwards iron railings were installed at this point!)

cont  https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/john-lawson-reay-column-the-remarkable-great-orme/