Looking towards Maughold Head from Reayrt Chalse (Charlie’s View) at Ballafayle. These two bronze sculptured Ravens are erected high above Ballafayle in memory of the late Sir Charles Kerruish (1917 – 2003). Sir Charles was a well known politician and former Speaker of the House of Keys. What a beautiful and peaceful place this is…
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Wizard of Mann Trail
A lovely walk today on the Wizard of Mann Trail in Ballaglass Glen, found the Fairy House and said hi to the Fairies down there then had a word on the Wizard too 🇮🇲 The Bluebells are not in full bloom yet so another visit to this beautiful glen is a must very soon. Feel…
Ballaterson Farm – Maughold
I just love this Manx farm and the Spring Lambs and Daffodils are a bonus too 🇮🇲 Almost forgot… I adore the 3 Legs of Man on the gable wall as well 🇮🇲 Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my…
Rest and be Thankful – Maughold
Formerly the Slieu Lewaigue Hotel, this hotel was first opened in the 1880’s and demolished by fire in 1896, this lovely property is now in private ownership. It was called the Rest and be Thankful because in the days of coach and horses, the pub going passengers would be let out at the bottom of…
Above Ballafayle and looking towards Maughold Head.
Above Ballafayle and looking towards Maughold Head. These two bronze sculptured Ravens are erected high above Ballafayle in memory of the late Sir Charles Kerruish (1917 – 2003). Sir Charles was a well known politician and former Speaker of the House of Keys. What a beautiful and peaceful place this is to visit. Feel free…
2017 Electric Tram Season Begins
Let the 2017 Electric Tram season begin. Taken yesterday between Glen Mona and Ballellin Halt, with a back drop of North Barrule. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the ‘Leave a Comment’ text in this post above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the…
Maughold Church and Beyond
Maughold Church and beyond to North Barrule. You can see more of my images of Manx Churches and Chapels by Clicking Here. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the ‘Leave a Comment’ text in this post above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the…
Cashtal yn Ard (The Castle of the Heights)
Cashtal yn Ard is one of the best ancient monuments on the Isle of Man. It is one of three Neolithic tombs, dating from about 2000 BC. It is well preserved and one of the largest of its kind in the British Isles. The monument was originally a megalithic chambered Cairn holding five chambers and…
Ballafayle – Maughold
Standing at Ballafayle in Maughold and overlooking the green fields towards Maughold Lighthouse. How could anyone ever tire of this wonderful view? Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Down the Line at Ballajora Halt
Looking down the MER Tram Line at Ballajora Halt in Maughold Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Kirk Maughold Parish Church Keeil
In Maughold Parish churchyard lie the remains of three earlier buildings (keeils) which indicate that there was an important centre of Christianity here which was founded before the end of the 7th Century. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook…
The Gruseleck – Dhoon Corner TT 2015
The Gruseleck have become synonymous with the Dhoon Corner where they have set up camp during the TT festival since 1981. Sadly one of the members Michael Pfeiffer of the Gruseleck passed away last year but a bench has been placed in his memory in the nearby Arboretum by a neighbour of the Dhoon. Feel…