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Peel Castle
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“Peel Castle is a castle in Peel in the Isle of Man, originally constructed by Norwegians. The castle stands on St Patrick's Isle, which is connected to the town by a causeway. It is now owned by Manx National Heritage and is open to visitors during the summer.”
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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…

Dominates St Patrick's Isle, connected by causeway.

20 things in this story
  • Peel CastleAttractionDominates St Patrick's Isle, connected by causeway.
  • Fish BarRestaurantHarbour stall serving locally caught scallops.
  • Corrin’s FollySightCorrin's Folly, stands on the top of Peel Hill overlooking the town of Peel and out across the Irish Sea as a tower…
  • KnockaloeGardenSite of a large first world war internment camp.
  • Elsewhere
  • 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.
  • Wine DownRestaurantDouglas, Isle of ManBar in Douglas sampling locally brewed beer.
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