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The GuardianAug 22, 2026

Island hopping through stone-age history in Ireland, Wales and the Isle of Man

Exploring prehistory sites around the Irish Sea – that were old even before the pyramids were built – throws a magical light on our ancestors The guide was adamant. “I’ve picked human teeth out of there and I’m not doing it again.” The small group of tourists looked suitably aghast, except the boy. He was jiggling the wellington boots on his feet and singing to himself. He looked about 14. I se…

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  • SnaefellSighthighest peak on the Isle of Man
  • Manx MuseumMuseumwonderful museum on the Isle of Man
  • Cashtal yn ArdSightisland's most important Neolithic monument, a collapsed passage tomb
  • Elsewhere
  • Newgrange Neolithic siteSightDublin, Irelandonly one you can enter, modern folk leave ashes inside
  • Pentre IfanSightPembrokeshire, United Kingdommagnificent tomb from 3500BC on Pembrokeshire ridge
  • Marlfield HouseHotelWexford, Irelanddog-friendly hotel with superb gardens near Wexford
  • GlendaloughSightCounty Wicklow, Irelandsixth-century seat of Saint Kevin, now a pilgrimage site
  • Trim CastleAttractionCounty Meath, Irelandtwelfth-century castle in County Meath
  • Hill of TaraSightCounty Meath, Irelandsite of ancient standing stone Lia Fáil, crowned pagan kings
  • Mound of the HostagesSightCounty Meath, Irelandchambered tomb ancient when the Great Pyramid was built
  • Bellinter HouseHotelCounty Meath, Irelandexcellent dog-friendly hotel
  • Marcie Regan’sPubTrim, Irelandvibrant, dog-loving pub in Trim
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The GuardianAug 11

In the footsteps of the Victorians on the Isle of Man

Steam trains, horse-drawn trams and glorious coastal paths are all part of the adventure on a new self-guided walking tour of the island On the shores of Douglas Bay, I could barely see the sand. Crammed on to the beach, on every available inch, were tourists bustling for the best spot. Luckily, I wasn’t there at the same time. I was looking at a black and white photograph taken some 135 years…

20 things in this story
  • Manx MuseumMuseumDouglas, Isle of ManDisplays a photograph of Douglas Bay from 135 years ago.
  • Douglas BaySightDouglas, Isle of ManCrescent-shaped beach, once crowded with tourists.
  • Tower of RefugeSightDouglas, Isle of ManSits on a tiny islet, illuminated by sunlight.
  • horse-drawn tramwaySightDouglas, Isle of Man150-year-old service running along the seafront.
  • Groudle GlenSightDouglas, Isle of ManFairytale setting with a watermill wheel.
  • Garwick BeachSightDouglas, Isle of ManWoodland-backed pebbled cove.
  • Raad ny FoillanTrailDouglas, Isle of Man100-mile coastal path circling the island.
  • Ballannette nature reserveSightDouglas, Isle of ManWoodland area with lakes where geese bob.
  • St Adamnan’s churchSightDouglas, Isle of ManRuins with Celtic crosses dated from 7th-10th centuries.
  • Halvard hotelHotelDouglas, Isle of Man20-room boutique property in the heart of town.
  • steam railwaySightDouglas, Isle of ManVictorian legacy service connecting towns.
  • Calf SoundViewpointPort Erin, Isle of ManThe sound - technically a strait - is about 700 yards in width, and contains the small islet of Kitterland, which is…
  • Calf of ManSightPort Erin, Isle of ManSmall island, home to a colony of grey seals.
  • CregneashNeighborhoodPort Erin, Isle of ManLast stronghold of Manx language, oldest open-air folk museum.
  • ChasmsSightPort Erin, Isle of ManCliffs with dramatic sea-carved fissures.
  • Peel CastleAttractionPeel, Isle of ManDominates St Patrick's Isle, connected by causeway.
  • Fish BarRestaurantPeel, Isle of ManHarbour stall serving locally caught scallops.
  • Corrin’s FollySightPeel, Isle of ManCorrin's Folly, stands on the top of Peel Hill overlooking the town of Peel and out across the Irish Sea as a tower…
  • KnockaloeGardenPeel, Isle of ManSite of a large first world war internment camp.
  • Wine DownRestaurantDouglas, Isle of ManBar in Douglas sampling locally brewed beer.
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