Check out Laxey and our lovely Northern Plains

Duration

7.5 hours

About

From Victorian Douglas we will head north along the coast road, stopping at Laxey an old mining town that is home to one of the most spectacular water wheels in the world.

A short stop at the Laxey Woolen Mills where the weaver makes Manx Tartan and other tweeds on looms that are powered by man.

Leaving Laxey, we travel to the Neolithic grave site, known as King Orry’s grave which dates back 5000 years and shows us how ancient man performed his ceremonies for the dead and built ancient monuments of which there are several on the island.


 A visit to the site of the first monastery at Maughold on the island founded in 550 and the site of many of our ancient crosses that were carved by Celts and Vikings is a must as it shows our diverse and interesting social history.

A short visit through the town of Ramsey takes us north to the Point of Ayre and the flat glacial plains of the island taking in the small churches and villages along the way.

After a lunch break in Ramsey, it is time now to travel over the mountain road, taking in the famous TT course as we head to Peel.

Peel, with its ancient castle, cathedral, marina and old fishing cottages is a delightful place to stop before heading for St Johns and Tynwald Hill: a four-tiered hill which is of the Island's most distinctive landmarks.


 Guests will be picked up on a location of their choice, or cruise ship and returned to a location of their choice.

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Itinerary:

09:00 Collect from hotel or selected place of meeting. Views of Douglas from Douglas Head



09:15 Travel to Laxey



09:40 Visit to the Laxey Wheel 



10:10 Laxey Woolen Mills



10:50 Leave for King Orry's Grave



11:20 Maughold Church Yard - Ancient crosses and scenic views



11:50 Leave Maughold for Ramsey



12:10 Pass through Ramsey and travel north to the Point of Ayre and Jurby



13:30 Lunch in Ramsey



14:30 Leave for Peel



15:00 Arrive Peel



15:45 Depart Peel for St Johns



16:00 Tynwald Hill and St Johns - parliament



16:30 Return to Douglas and return to hotel or choice of drop off

Transportation

There are often road closures during the summer month for cycle, motorbike and car races, but as the island is small there are networks of smaller roads, so delays may happen, but should not be too great.

Travel by steam train to Castletown return by car for up to four persons.

We will start our tour by private car. A 2017 modern, clean and air-conditioned car. Seats up to four passengers. Three passengers with comfort.

What's Included

• Guiding Services
• Private Transportation
• Other: Your own private guide for a tour which includes the cost of the Steam Train to Castletown.
• Transportation by vehicle and entry to Heritage sights

What to bring

• Please remember suitable clothing, comfy shoes and a drink.

Estimated Local Cash Needed

• 35 British Pounds for lunch, any souvenirs and steam train ticket