Weekend in the Isle of Man
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Jurby has some microlight activity but is otherwise devoid of traffic. Like my earlier Andreas airfield plate here is the last data I had on it:
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The construction in the corner of Nigelisom's picture is a new prison and that leads me to suspect Jurby will never be available for any future traffic.
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The construction in the corner of Nigelisom's picture is a new prison and that leads me to suspect Jurby will never be available for any future traffic.
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Nigel
Glad to here you made it back ok, was wondering on Monday how you were fairing, was very happy to drive on my trip to devon on Monday as at some points the cloud was on the ground. Nice pics.
Talk soon
D
Glad to here you made it back ok, was wondering on Monday how you were fairing, was very happy to drive on my trip to devon on Monday as at some points the cloud was on the ground. Nice pics.
Talk soon
D
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Folks, If you were visiting the island just for a day trip, what would you do while you were there? Can anyone recommend somewhere good for lunch? Any special "must see" visits or sights? Nice beaches, walks etc?
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A lap of the TT course is essential and will give a good overview of the changing scenery round the island, Peel is nice, the beaches/nature reserve up on the north-west coast is worth a look if you like that kind of thing, Douglas is the main town loads of seaside town type 'attractions' including horse drawn trams. The Laxey wheel is worth a look if you like old industrial, and I like the Sulby Glen for scenery/peace and quiet. A boat trip is nice from the south of the Island (water is incredibly clear) and of course a sightseeing flight round the island (watch out for the class D).
Any number of places to eat and drink, you pays your money and takes your choice (Manx Flyers club house food is good if you wind up there).
Nice place, changeable weather (if it is bad at one end of the Island go to the other, it will probably be better), slowish and gentle pace of life with fairly laid back people. No speed limits outside the towns but DON'T speed in the limitted bits they have a low tollerance in their towns (and fair enough I say).
Hope you enjoy it.
Nigel
Any number of places to eat and drink, you pays your money and takes your choice (Manx Flyers club house food is good if you wind up there).
Nice place, changeable weather (if it is bad at one end of the Island go to the other, it will probably be better), slowish and gentle pace of life with fairly laid back people. No speed limits outside the towns but DON'T speed in the limitted bits they have a low tollerance in their towns (and fair enough I say).
Hope you enjoy it.
Nigel
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Castle Rushen is relatively close to the airport. Still a taxi ride, but not to far, and makes a plesant diversion.
The Snaefell railroad I'm told is unmissable, but unfortunately wasn't open when I was there. Apparently it only opens during the summer months.
dp
The Snaefell railroad I'm told is unmissable, but unfortunately wasn't open when I was there. Apparently it only opens during the summer months.
dp
