Tower of Refuge, Douglas, Open daily, free entry - not very accessible

Details

Accessibility:

It's better to view this tower from a distance due to its inaccessibility. At certain times of the year during low tide you're able to reach the tower on foot; however please be aware this is very dangerous and not advised. You can get a good view of the building either from Douglas Bay or at low tide, walking across the beach/seafront. The Isle Of Man Steam Packet ferry boats which run to and from the sea ferry terminal/visitor centre at Douglas pass by the tower, and this is how these photographs were taken. 

You can park at Douglas Promenade and then there is a 30 minute walk to the sea front form there, this is where you will get the best view.  

Brief Description:

The Tower of Refuge in Douglas was completed in 1832 and is also known as Conister Rock or St Mary's Isle.

Address:

167 Loch Promenade, Douglas IM1 2AY, Isle of Man

Website:

http://www.iomguide.com/towerrefuge.php 

Directions:

From Douglas Promenade car park follow the road East until you come to Murray's Road via Thorny Road. Keep walking down Murray Road until you come to Broadway which links onto Douglas Bay. From there you can see the Tower of Refuge.

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Opening Times:

 Daily - All year round. 

Transport:

Other than a few annual low tides this tower is not accessible; however you can get the best view from Douglas Bay. 

Contact Isle of Man Public Transport, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT

Telephone: +44 1624 662525 (Infoline)  https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/

Amenities:

There is a car park available for use at Douglas Promenade and it takes 30 minutes to walk to the harbour form there. If you follow Thorny Road onto Murrays Road this will take you to Broadway.