The Manx Grand Prix: History and a Visitor's Guide
The Manx Grand Prix's history since 1923, how it differs from the Isle of Man TT, and what to know about watching it and finding a bed in August.
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Peel Castle: History, Legends and Where to Find It
The history of Peel Castle on the Isle of Man: who built it, the round tower and cathedral inside its walls, and the legend of the Moddey Dhoo.
Isle of Man Restaurants: Where to Eat, Town by Town
Where to eat on the Isle of Man, town by town: verified restaurants, pubs and cafés in Douglas, Peel, Castletown and Ramsey, checked on their own websites.
The Calf of Man: Who Lives There, and How to See It
Does anyone live on the Calf of Man? Only seasonal wardens. Its history, seabirds, seals and lighthouses, and how to reach it by boat from Port Erin.
The Great Laxey Wheel: History, Facts and How It Works
How the Great Laxey Wheel works, who built it and why it exists: the history of the largest working waterwheel in the world, on the Isle of Man.
Walking the Isle of Man Coastal Path: Days, Miles, Stages
How long does it take to walk around the Isle of Man? About 95 miles on the Raad ny Foillan, five days fast or seven at a sane pace. Stage-by-stage plan.
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