Snaefell and surrounding mountains. Always open. Free Admission.
Details
Accessibility:
Due to the location and nature of this area, it is not easily accessible to wheelchair users or those with mobility difficulties. No clear pathways laid, natural untouched ground under foot, rugged mountain landscape, unlevel under foot.
Brief Description:
Snaefell (Meaning Snow mountain) is the only mountain in the Isle of man. It is 621 meters above sea level and has its own railway running from Laxey village to the summit. The railway was built in 1895, and still operates with most of it's original Victorian stock. Snaefell is the only place in the British Isles where you can see England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales from one viewing point.
Further Information:
Address:
Snaefell Mountain, Isle of Man.
Email:
PublicTransport@gov.im
Phone:
Snaefell Café - 01624 673631 Welcome Centre 01624 662525.
Website:
Opening Hours:
Mountain always open.
Directions:
Situated 7.6 miles NW of Laxey. Head SW on Ballacollister Road/Creg Ny Baa Back Road. Turn right onto A18 and continue until reaching your destination, which will be on your left hand side. OS SC398881 .
Transport:
The Manx electric railway runs from Laxey Village to the summit, however this is seasonal and closed during winter months/ adverse weather conditions.
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/
Telephone: +44 1624 662525 (Infoline) https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/
Amenities:
There is a restaurant situated at the summit of the mountain serving hot and cold foods during peek season.
Location
Nearest Venues
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.