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Garwick Beach

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“Garwick Beach, located in the valley of Baldrine, can be found at the foot of Garwick Glen, one of the most picturesque Glens on Island.”
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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…

Woodland-backed pebbled cove.

20 things in this story
  • Manx MuseumMuseumDisplays a photograph of Douglas Bay from 135 years ago.
  • Douglas BaySightCrescent-shaped beach, once crowded with tourists.
  • Tower of RefugeSightSits on a tiny islet, illuminated by sunlight.
  • horse-drawn tramwaySight150-year-old service running along the seafront.
  • Groudle GlenSightFairytale setting with a watermill wheel.
  • Garwick BeachSightWoodland-backed pebbled cove.
  • Raad ny FoillanTrail100-mile coastal path circling the island.
  • Ballannette nature reserveSightWoodland area with lakes where geese bob.
  • St Adamnan’s churchSightRuins with Celtic crosses dated from 7th-10th centuries.
  • Halvard hotelHotel20-room boutique property in the heart of town.
  • steam railwaySightVictorian legacy service connecting towns.
  • Wine DownRestaurantBar in Douglas sampling locally brewed beer.
  • Elsewhere
  • 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.
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More sights in DouglasDouglas BayTower of Refugehorse-drawn tramwayGroudle GlenBallannette nature reserveSt Adamnan’s church
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