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Laxey Destination Guide

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Explore Laxey Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Laxey is an Isle of Man east coast village at a midpoint between Ramsey to the north and Douglas in the south.

Laxey is known as a tourist destination due to its waterwheel and vintage railways, Laxey has a stop on the Manx Electric Railway and you can then switch to the Snaefell Mountain Railway which takes you 6.4 km (4 miles) to the top of Snaefell. The Laxey Wheel is the largest working waterwheel in the world.

It is not just about the heritage, any visit should include Old Laxey to see the excellent beach and harbour.

Laxey Garff Coast Map

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

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Laxey Wheel

The Laxey Wheel (also known as Lady Isabella) is a large waterwheel built into the hillside above the village of Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
King Orrys Grave

King Orry’s Grave

King Orry’s Grave is a Megalithic tomb belonging to King Orry. There are remains of two prehistoric chambered tombs at Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
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Castle of the Heights

Castle of the Heights (Cashtal yn Ard) is a well-preserved chambered tomb situated on a hill overlooking the parish of Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts
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Maughold Celtic Crosses

Maughold Church is one of the oldest churches on the Isle of Man, founded approximately 447 A.D. by Celtic St Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
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Port Cornaa Beach

Port Cornaa Beach is a pebble beach within a small cove at the end of a valley that has Gob Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
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Laxey Bay Beach

Laxey Bay beach is pebble near the promenade and sandy as the tide goes out. The beach stretches from the Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
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Garwick Bay Beach

The sheltered beach at Garwick Bay lies at the end of Garwick Glen, one of the prettiest glens on the Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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Maughold Head Lighthouse

The Maughold Head Lighthouse was built in 1914 and sits on a headland at the southern end of Ramsey Bay. Read more…
Place Tags: Lighthouses
Great Laxey Mines Railway

Great Laxey Mines Railway

The Great Laxey Mines Railway is a restored railway that runs along the surface section of the tramway and includes Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
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The Shed

The Shed is an award-winning Artisan beachside eatery. Located overlooking Laxey Bay, offering a wide range of freshly made locally Read more…
Place Tags: Cafes
Dhoon Glen Beach

Dhoon Glen Beach

The Dhoon Glen Beach is an isolated rocky cove with pebbles and we recommend not to visit the beach in Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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