Isle of Man

[Shewie]

I've been told by SWMBO that I'm going to a wedding on the IOM in August. We're going for three days as the ferry costs are a total rip off (£282) so we thought we'd make it worth our while.

What is there to do on the island for three days ?

I'm changing my car in September so I'll be giving that a good thrashing while I'm there.

No speed limits, bliss.

 

[scrogger]

lol why not paddle across in the canoe and spend the ferry money on BEER!!

just a thought!!

 

[Prawnster]

Sea fishing if supposed to be excellent on the island Rich. That's what I'd be doing but I don't think the missus would be too happy.

And remember, don't say 'Rats'. Bad luck apparently.:werd:

 

[nodd]

I know what you mean about the ferry cost, when we go we normally camp, there is loads to see and do as there is such across section of countryside for such a small island.
The heritage museum in Peel(good Kippers and pub) is well worth a visit, so is the Laxey wheel .

 

[nodd]

Rich
Here is the campsite we use if its any help
http://www.touristnetuk.com/NW/isleofman/accommodation/ac-camp/kirkmichael.htm

Neil

 

[nodd]

Rich
One more link for the museum in Peel .
http://www.gov.im/mnh/heritage/museums/manannan.xml

 

[Tengu]

Id love to go but dad (who has the ferry discount) has set his sights on Gurnsey....

 

[Steve13]

Spent many days playing golf on the island, there are 9 championship courses I beleive

Great coastal foraging , loads to see and do

You will enjoy it

 

[drewdunnrespect]

depending on when you are going in augest why not go to cowes and go and watch the sailing and go to the boat show at the most famous and oldest sailing reggattta in the world cowes week. Thats what i would do but rich i am sailing mad

 

[Lurch]

Cowes is on a very different island a long way from the Isle of Man Drew mate!

 

[hiho]

lol........

 

[Shewie]

Spent many days playing golf on the island, there are 9 championship courses I beleive

Great coastal foraging , loads to see and do

You will enjoy it

No golf for me until April, I'm having a sabatical this season. Fell out with the game last Autumn and haven't picked up a club since. I've gone from playing nearly everyday to none at all.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

ooooooooooooooops thought it was the isle of white sorry drew

 

[Scouter]

wave to the fairies !
Even the locals do it.

 

[RedFrame]

Hi Richie,

Cregneash working museum is well worth a visit.

And the Manx Electric Railway from Douglas to Ramsay with a stop off at the Laxey Wheel is an interesting few hours...

Enjoy.

Cheers
Red.

 

[Melonfish]

IOM, great place to visit. used to fly over there regular from liverpool when i worked for an engineering firm (IT related stuffs) just over £100 for day return, less if over 2 days, as low as £80 pp.
am actually considering hitting the island for a wild camp but i'd have to check on the laws over there. one thing that really shocked me was that nobody locks anything. big expensive houses and big expensive cars all lying around unlocked?!
the council estate in me got a tingly sense from that, the common sense saw the fact that there's no where to run if you do commit a crime lol.
nice place, awesome fish.
pete

 

[Shewie]

Hi Richie,

Cregneash working museum is well worth a visit.

And the Manx Electric Railway from Douglas to Ramsay with a stop off at the Laxey Wheel is an interesting few hours...

Enjoy.

Cheers
Red.

Ey up, Simon ?

 

[RedFrame]

Ey up, Simon ?

Aye, figured there's quite a bit of crossover on the forums, so hoped you lot wouldn't mind me comming over here for the odd visit...

Great resource for all things outdoors...

Hope to see you out soon..

Cheers
Red.