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Snaefell

Laxey
Ranked #16 of 31 attractions in Isle of Man
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Mountains
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Worcester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Great views,good food.go and see it for yourself.go on the railway up the mountain. More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

This is the second time I have travelled up to the top of Snaefell from Laxey. Great views on a clear day and the restaurant facilities at the top have recently been modernised. Good views over the Laxey Wheel and a pause for photographs on the way to the top! More

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West Midlands
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I was too late to ride the train so I walked up a steep path from "bungalow", to the summit. The track starts next to the railway station. It's quite a good track with very little mud or water, and slate and rock to walk on in places. It does get very steep towards the top but it is not... More

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York, UK
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The trains are slow and rickety. However, the views from the top are superb and the food in the cafe is pretty good as well. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

i think this cafe must be very eco-friendly as they obviously recycle the washing up water to make the hot chocolate and also can make one tea bag last all day. More

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Douglas, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

they say you can see 7 kingdoms from the top of the highest place in the Isle of Man. Just scrapes in to be a mountain at 2034 feet. Views of Ireland, Scotland, Lake district, Anglesey, Wales, Isle of Man, & Heaven above ! Go up on the electric mountain tram railway from Laxey. Cafe at the summit. More

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Isle of Man, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

You can take the electric tram either from laxey or from the Bungalow halt to the summit of the Islands only mountain on the Victorian electric tram.There is a cafe at the top and on a good day the views are just wonderful More

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Reading Berkshire UK
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

My first visit was in 1947 with my parents to see the Annual TT Motorcycle Races. In 2012 I will have been "coming over" for 65 years...The Island is a beautiful rock 33 x 17 miles and in June the population more than doubles as fans from all over the world make the pilgrimage to ride, participate and spectate during... More

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Isle of Man, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

From the top of Snaefell on a good day you can see all the kingdoms. If you dont feel like walking to the top you can take Snaefell mountain railway from Laxey. More

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iom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2011
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We decided to surprise H2B's father and book to go on the 'Sunset dinner' event at the top of snaefell. It was well worth it, cafe has been refurbished wonderfully, spacious and clean.. The food was lovely and the service spot on. The evening weather started well with good views, unfortunately by the time we were coming to leave it... More

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