Monday, 24 August 2015

IoM From Top to Bottom

On two separate days, Phil and I ascended to the top of the Isle of Man and reached the southern-most tip of the island. Both journeys were highly scenic and worth a quick look. Snaefell is a little over 2000 feet and reached by a historic old electric tram like the one shown here. And the view from the top are fabulous.


Well, to start with, here are views of me and the summit area.



If you've got good eyesight you'll see the Mountains of Mourne on the horizon and they're in northern Ireland. In other directions, one can see the mountains of southern Scotland to the north and of Cumbria (the English Lake District) to the east. So the IoM is right in the middle of the Irish Sea.


This main raod straddles the island is part of the IoM TT races due to be held shortly. I even have added a TT t-shirt to my collection.


The Manx people love metals animals and here's another. I guess it's some kind of mythical sheep.


On the way up and down we passed this mining operation amidst the bare hills of Snaefell.


While the rugged south coast brought brilliant coastal views, the second picture here showing the well-named Calf of Man!



And, as you can see, we had nice weather.

AS

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