Private tour in Douglas Phil C

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 178 USD
Per person cost
  • 27 USD
Explanation
£20 train fare includes Douglas-Laxey-Snaefell summit return

Snaefell Mountain by heritage railway

Tour #286909
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
Per person cost
  • 27 USD
Explanation
£20 train fare includes Douglas-Laxey-Snaefell summit return

up to 10 people

6 hours

Public transportation

Party Size:

1

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Overview of your Douglas tour:

Catch the Manx Electric Railway (MER) from Douglas along the coast to Laxey, where we change on to the Snaefell Mountain Railway (SMR) for the breathtaking spiralling 30-minute climb to the 2036' summit of Snaefell, the island's highest peak. If it's a clear day, we take in views of much of the island, as well as surrounding nations, and enjoy refreshments in the cafe. Our descent on foot passes the TT course at the Bungalow (1300'), crossing to old Snaefell mine and along the miners' trail to the remote and scenic village of Agneash, then down to Laxey station - 5 miles in total. (Alternatively, if feeling in good shape we can climb the mountain and ride down!) Our final leg takes us back to Douglas on the MER. I never tire of climbing Snaefell!

Your Douglas tour itinerary

- Manx Electric Railway from Douglas to Laxey (30 mins); wonderful coastal scenery. - Change tramcars at Laxey station to Snaefell Mountain Railway - Ascend on SMR to summit of Snaefell (30 mins) with superb hill views. - After refreshments and viewing at top, a 5 mile walk descending via Agneash village back to Laxey. - MER from Laxey back to Douglas (30 mins). - NB. Tour only operates April - October; trams do not run in winter months.

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Transportation Details
Type: Public Transportation

- 3 rides on heritage tramcars (2 x MER + SMR). - 5 mile walk descending from Snaefell summit back to Laxey. First half of descent on uneven and fairly steep terrain - walking boots strongly recommended. Second half of walk along tracks or quiet road.

What's included
  • Other: - all tram fares, ie MER return Douglas-Laxey, and single SMR from Laxey to Snaefell summit. - my time and service as your private guide.
  • Private Guide
  • Public Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Please bring along a picnic lunch and plenty of water. Stout footwear also recommended for Snaefell-Laxey walk.
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: 'Derby Castle' terminus station at the northern end of Douglas promenade. Or I can meet you at your accommodation.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Nature Wildlife And Safaris

Day Trip

Hiking

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
High
5

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    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    6 hours

    Transportation:

    Public transportation

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